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Rock Art Restoration
Many of Oregon's pictograph and petroglyph sites have damaged by by vandalism. At risk is art that has historical and mystical significance. Artist Greg Bettis has made a career of recording and restoring Northwest Native American rock art. He is a passionate advocate for preserving and protecting this resource.
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Townsend's Big-Eared Bats
The bat is one of the most common creatures on earth and yet we still don't know much about it. An Oregon scientist wants to change that. Join us underground and learn a lot more about the Townsend's Big Eared Bat. These bats emerge late in the evening to forage and are swift, highly maneuverable fliers. Prey items include small moths, flies, lacewings, dung beetles, and sawflies.
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Bug Man
Rick Westcott turned his childhood obsession with insects into a career as an entomologist with the Oregon Department of agriculture. Join Dr. Westcott out in the field as well as in his Salem office as he catalogs Oregon's many lesser known residents. A colorful character with extensive knowledge Rick is a joy to listen to and learn from as he gives us a tour of Oregon's state insect collection.
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Field Journal Blog
That Tree Really is Big
by Vince Patton | 03/15/2010
We received an interesting footnote a few days ago to our recent story on the ancient limber pine that just might be the oldest living thing in Oregon.   Gary Dielman of Baker City tells us it might not just be the oldest tree, it appears to be the third largest limber pine in the [...]
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