Mont Blanc, the Matterhorn and the Eiger—in just two weeks! The Straub Environmental Center will be hosting local Chemeketan Club mountain climbers—Scott Phillips, Jate Rademaker and Aislinn Adams—as they share their July 2016 adventure story  of their attempt to climb these three, legendary peaks in the European Alps.

Oregonians love local food, but finding truly local fish can be hard, even on the coast. We’re now much more aware of ethically grown meat and vegetables, but seafood remains somewhat mysterious. How does that crab get from the ocean to our table, and what’s the true cost of cheap salmon at the grocery store?

Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Oregon’s famous Beach Bill by hearing land-use expert and historian Bob Bailey as he walks us through the path that led Oregon to free and public beaches. He will explore the individuals, the serendipity, and the public engagement that have secured Oregon’s beaches as free and public spaces.

What is the size of a dust mote, can filter water, and provides us with every fifth breath we breathe? Diatoms are tiny plants that build ornate glass shells out of silica. 

Join Zach Urness, the Outdoors Editor at the Statesman Journal, for entertaining advice on how to have family-friendly adventures in Oregon. Discover new outings that are perfect for young kids and learn how to make your family camping or hiking trip a little easier and more fun.