People+Plants+Wildlife

A Heart for Art and Coastal Conservation

Posted on November 22, 2021

Eeva Lantela (center), owner of DragonFire Gallery in Cannon Beach, and her dedicated team (including her beloved dog Charlie).   Eeva Lantela loves to bring art, beauty and inspiration to the community through DragonFire Gallery. However, she is also a

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Fall Fungi Abound at the Rainforest Reserve

Posted on November 18, 2021

One of the best parts of fall on the Oregon Coast is the abundance and diversity of the fungi to be found in our hills and mountains. In late October, our staff made a visit to the Rainforest Reserve, which

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Cider Pressing and Self-care: The Recipe for a Gratitude-Filled Fall

Posted on October 29, 2021

By Katherine Lacaze, Communications Coordinator    If you are ever looking for the perfect fall activity for a Staff Fun Day, I’m here to tell you there is nothing better than picking apples and pressing them into cider on a

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A Not-so-lazy Day on the John Day River

Posted on September 29, 2021

The John Day River, accessible by canoe or kayak, is a tributary of the Columbia River.   When it comes to stewardship projects, few take advantage of late-summer’s sweet stillness and warmth quite like a tranquil canoe ride on the

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Boundary Marking Promotes Awareness of Conserved Lands

Posted on August 27, 2021

A view from Boneyard Ridge down to the flats at Circle Creek and the Necanicum River. Over the past several months, North Coast Land Conservancy has been tackling a large but important project: refreshing the boundary markings on all its

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