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2024
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New Insights on the Geology of Oregon's High Desert
Presented by Daniele McKay, PhD May 11 and November 16, 2024 Daniele McKay, PhD, geologist and instructor in the Department of Earth Sciences at the University of Oregon, will explore recent geologic research that has changed our understanding of Oregon’s volcanic landscapes. |
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Saving the Sage-Grouse and Why it Matters
Presented by Joshua Collins, PhD Oct. 19, 2024 Dr. Collins discusses the challenges of creating resilience in sage-grouse populations and sagebrush ecosystems by addressing three main topics: • What and where is the sagebrush steppe ecosystem (a.k.a. the Sagebrush Sea)? • What is the greater sage-grouse and why does it matter? • What can we do to save the sage-grouse and its ecosystem? |
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Where Does Our Plastic Go? A Sea Adventure to the Great Pacific Gyre.
Presented by researcher/sailor/adventurer Willy Kunkle Sept. 21, 2024 World adventurer Willy Kunkle is quite literally the son of a sailor. His love of the sea began at the age of ten. From those early beginnings, he has currently logged over 30,000 nautical miles sailing the Indian Ocean, Red Sea, Gulf of Aden, Mediterranean, Atlantic, Pacific and the Southern Ocean, professionally and recreationally, as both captain and engineer (and a lot as deckie, as well). In May 2020, just as covid was starting to shut down the entire world, Willy embarked on one of his favorite voyages of all time onboard the sailing ship SV Kwai. The crew sailed out to the middle of the North Pacific Gyre, also known as the “Great Pacific Garbage Patch,” and for seven weeks straight collected as many ghost nets and as much plastic debris as they could. Returning to Honolulu with 103 tons of plastic waste recovered from the North Pacific Ocean, they set the world record for a single ocean clean-up operation! |
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A Picture is Worth 1000 Words
June 22, 2024 Presentation by Tom Iraci, professional landscape photographer/videographer Click below to view additional samples of Tom's work celebrating our high desert landscapes: Canyon Light Beauty of the Canyons |
New Insights on the Geology of Oregon’s High Desert May 11, 2024
Presentation by Daniele McKay, PhD, senior instructor in the Department of Earth Sciences at the University of Oregon
(Due to technical difficulties this program was rescheduled for Nov. 16. Click HERE for the updated video.)
Presentation by Daniele McKay, PhD, senior instructor in the Department of Earth Sciences at the University of Oregon
(Due to technical difficulties this program was rescheduled for Nov. 16. Click HERE for the updated video.)
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Supporting Permanent Protections for Oregon's Owyhee Canyonlands
April 20, 2024 Presentation by Karly Foster, Oregon Natural Desert Association (ONDA) Campaign Manager |
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2023
The Sierra Nevada Red Fox Project October 21, 2023
Presentation by Jamie Bowles, Regional Habitat Biologist for Deschutes Watershed
Presentation by Jamie Bowles, Regional Habitat Biologist for Deschutes Watershed
Volcanic Rocks of Central Oregon and Their Origins: May 20, 2023
Presentation by geologist and FANs board member, Al Albin
Due to technical issues during the program, Al was unable to present the slides he had prepared.
The three files below are his Power Point presentation in pdf format.
Click on "Download File" to open and view, then use the back arrow to return to this screen for the additional files.
Presentation by geologist and FANs board member, Al Albin
Due to technical issues during the program, Al was unable to present the slides he had prepared.
The three files below are his Power Point presentation in pdf format.
Click on "Download File" to open and view, then use the back arrow to return to this screen for the additional files.
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Northern Paiutes of the Malheur Area: High Desert Reckoning in Oregon Country April 15, 2023
Presentation by author David Wilson
Presentation by author David Wilson
Evidence of Comet Impact on Ice Sheet and World-Wide Coastal Flooding Myths March 18, 2023
Presentation by Eric Iseman
Presentation by Eric Iseman
Birds Common to the Deschutes Canyon Area March 4, 2023
Presentation by FANs member and author Chuck Gates
Presentation by FANs member and author Chuck Gates
2022
Summary of the Golden Eagle: A 10-Year Study in Oregon October 2022
Presentation by Frank Isaacs and and Rick Vetter
This program is recorded in two parts: CLICK for part 1 CLICK for part 2
Presentation by Frank Isaacs and and Rick Vetter
This program is recorded in two parts: CLICK for part 1 CLICK for part 2
Climate Resilience in Central Oregon May 2022
Presentation by Hal Wershow (followed by Q&A session)
Our thanks to Hal for making his presentation available below:
Presentation by Hal Wershow (followed by Q&A session)
Our thanks to Hal for making his presentation available below:
Birding for Beginners April 2022
Presentation by Chuck Gates
Our thanks to Chuck for making the pdf version of his presentation available for download below.
We suggest watching with the pdf available on a second device for better viewing.
Presentation by Chuck Gates
Our thanks to Chuck for making the pdf version of his presentation available for download below.
We suggest watching with the pdf available on a second device for better viewing.
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2021
Wildfire Myths & Realities: How Can We Protect Our Communities in the Era of Climate Change January 2021
Presentation by George Wuerthner
Presentation by George Wuerthner
2020
Wildlife Migration in Central Oregon November 2020
Presentation by Suzanne Linford and her P.A.M. team
Presentation by Suzanne Linford and her P.A.M. team
