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Episode 1809

Last broadcast Thursday February 8, 2007

High Lava Plains

Explore Oregon’s geologic wonder, a place like no other on earth.

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Dragonfly Watching

They are one of the most colorful and diverse species in Oregon- having been around longer than the dinosaur. We'll show you where to go to see them and why so many people are fascinated by them.

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For more information:

West Eugene Wetlands Education Center

• Want to join a dragonfly watching tour? Learn more about odenates and wetlands? Visit the West Eugene Wetlands Education Center, a non-profit group that monitors wetland health and offers nature watching tours in the Willamette Valley.
• Online: www.wewetlands.org

Purchase a Beginners Guide

• You can also purchase copies of the book "Dragonfly and Damselfly Watching in the Willamette Valley: A Beginners Guide" directly from West Eugene Wetlands Center. All proceeds support the education and community outreach work of West Eugene Wetlands Education Center and the Willamette Resources and Education Network.
• Online: www.wewetland.org/wren

Mountain Quail

Photo courtesy of Scott Streit

The mountain quail was once extinct on Steens Mountain. Now, thanks to a reintroduction campaign headed by OSU graduate student Jamie Nelson, the mountain quail are being given a second chance. Thanks to livestock restrictions and habitat recovery on Steens the quail have a good chance of recovery, but they’ll have to deal with nest competition with non-native California Quail.

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Stout Mtn. Photo-essay

A rare glimpse at the Salem area's natural diversity.

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