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Plein Air 2022: Cultivating a Community of Painters

Plein Air 2022: Cultivating a Community of Painters

August 18, 2022 - By Kassy Delgado

Community Engagement Specialist Kassy Delgado meets up with landscape painters taking part in an annual Gorge event and finds community rather than competition.

Teaming Up for Farmworkers With Comunidades

Teaming Up for Farmworkers With Comunidades

June 28, 2022 - By Denise López

This year, Friends supported Comunidades and the Fair Shot for All coalition to successfully enact Oregon House Bill 4002.

Farewell, But Not Goodbye

Farewell, But Not Goodbye

June 1, 2022

As Friends Field Representative Peter Cornelison retires, we bid a fond adieu and introduce our new generation of staff conservation organizers.

Works of Art, Worthy of Devotion

Works of Art, Worthy of Devotion

May 24, 2022 - By Renée Tkach

Gorge Towns to Trails Project Manager Renée Tkach writes about the new, seasonal timed-permit system for visiting the Gorge's waterfall corridor.

Guest Blog: Why I Support Timed-Use Permits on the Historic Highway

Guest Blog: Why I Support Timed-Use Permits on the Historic Highway

May 16, 2022

Emily Reed of the Columbia Gorge Tourism Alliance reflects on the evolution of the Gorge as a recreation destination in arguing in favor of the anti-congestion measure.

Friends Spring Gorge Haiku Challenge 2022

Friends Spring Gorge Haiku Challenge 2022

March 28, 2022 - By Kassy Delgado

On World Water Day, Not All of Us Have Access to Ample, Clean Water

On World Water Day, Not All of Us Have Access to Ample, Clean Water

March 22, 2022 - By Kevin Gorman

By working creatively and collectively, we can help the people of Warm Springs Tribes restore their access to and infrastructure for clean water.

After Two Years, Friends' Guided Outings Return

After Two Years, Friends' Guided Outings Return

March 3, 2022 - By Melissa Gonzalez

Outdoor Programs & Communications Specialist Melissa Gonzalez provides an update about the preparation for guided outings' return after the COVID-19 pandemic shut down the program.

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