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Steens Archeology

Archaeologists Emily Mueller and Ethan Epstein share their research at Steens mountain in remote southeastern Oregon. Their study focuses on a camp site used for nearly 2000 years by some of Oregon's first native peoples. Explore the sometimes harsh, but beautiful landscape that helped support them. In addition some unique artifacts are uncovered such as a utilitarian grindstone and stone tools, but also decorative and artistic sea shells.

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Metro's Greenspace Program

What do Elk Rock in milwaukie, East Buttes in gresham, Blue lake in Troutdale, and the narrow greenway service trails through the city all have in common? They were put there on purpose by Metro in an effort to bring nature to the neighborhood. Learn how Metro's Greenspace Program connects people with nature from within the city.

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Reviving the Olympia Oyster Population

Once a thriving species with abundant numbers for fishing, Olympia Oysters have all but disappeared from Netarts Bay. Commercial hatcheries have been employed in reproducing and growing these oysters to a large enough size that they can be released into the bay. Efforts are focused on increasing the population to a large enough size that they might reproduce on their own from within the bay.

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Valley of the Giants Photo-essay

Oregon Field Guide hopes you enjoy this short documentary film by videographer Nick Fisher. Nick's film is meditative and beautiful. His focus is on the streams, plants and tall trees of the forest. Moss covered branches and bubbling water abound. See for yourself why Oregon is such a wonderful place to visit.

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