As the last days of August spread themselves out like a quilt tucking in the last few days of summer, the leaves of an old oak rustle in the breeze.
Kathleen O'Brien Blair of the Hanauer Heritage Oak Tree Neighborhood and Homes Association has written a thought-provoking piece about a 300 year old Oregon White Oak in her neighborhood.
"In McMinnville there is a City Ordinance 3380 Section 17.58.030, Critical Root Zone, which the city has on the books. According to that formula, 103 radial feet around the tree are required to be fenced off and left unmolested in order to protect it. 103 feet could save The Hanauer Oak Tree."
Read more about The Hanauer Oak Tree
Enjoy this week's dirt!
From all of us,
Spreading Roots, Spring Forth
Calling for Paddlers, Anglers and Clackamas River Lovers
3rd Annual Down the River Clean Up on the Clackamas
Sunday, September 11th 10:00 a.m.
eNRG Kayaking, the Clackamas River Basin Council, PSU Outdoor Program, the Oregon Kayak and Canoe Club, Next Adventure, Allstar Rafting and others are teaming up for a river clean up for non-motorized boaters. Kayakers, canoeists, rafters and drift boaters are invited to join the fun. Volunteers will clean up a thirteen-mile stretch of the Clackamas River, from Barton Park to Clackamette Park on Sunday, September 11th. We have space in rafts available for those without boats, but space is limited. RSVP required! The event will stage at Carver Boat Ramp at 10 am. Sunday, September 11th and the day will conclude with a celebratory BBQ and raffle back at Carver Park around 4 p.m.
All volunteers need to RSVP. Easy online registration is at www.enrgkayaking.com/rivercleanup Boaters will be assigned to a "pod" that will float together to clean up a mile and a half stretch along the Clackamas riverbank. Each pod will have a garbage scow to carry the trash to the take out. Assignments will be made the day of the event. Those who would like to help, but do not have a boat will be assigned to a raft with a raft captain. Full details available at the event website or by calling Jo Anne or Kristin (see contact information above).
Leave the modern world behind and float back in time down a beautiful stretch of river which is central to the lives of the Karuk people. This three day river trip will provide a glimpse into how indigenous people sustained themselves for thousands of years. Specific topics covered will be: traditional ecological knowledge, indigenous management practices, fire and fish ecology and natural history. Trip price includes boating and cooking equipment, meals, all permits and dry bags for individual gear. Handouts and lecture notes will also be provided. Please call for more information or to register.