I look forward to June every year as it is the time that fireweed starts to grow. Fireweed, Chamaenerion angustifolia aka Epilobium angustifolia, in the Evening Primrose family, earned its […]
By Katie Neall
Carlo Petrini, founder of Slow Food, passed away May 21, 2026 at the age of 76 in the Italian town of Bra. The following information was provided by Slow Food […]
Praise of Slowness This article was published in the first issue of Slow, the international magazine of the Slow Food movement, in 1996. One of the first texts entirely devoted […]
By the time May rolls in with her warm sunshine, the soil temperatures start to rise, and morels are on my mind. These delectable, meaty mushrooms can be rather elusive, […]
By Katie Neall
We are grateful for Register-Guard reporter Samantha Pierotti, who wrote a nice article about our group. The article is published in print and online at www.register-guard.com. Vanessa is a paid […]
As a forager, there are several exciting moments in spring. One of them is when the beautiful blossoms of the big leaf maple blossoms start to emerge. Big leaf maple, […]
By Katie Neall
Oregon Initiative Petition 28, or IP28, is a 2026 ballot measure called the PEACE Act that would remove many current exemptions from Oregon’s animal-cruelty laws. Supporters say it would extend […]
April is Wasted Food Prevention Month. Food for thought: In the U.S., one in five people lacks consistent access to nutritious food, while up to 3 million tons of wasted […]
As we rapidly roll through March, signs of regrowth are all around us. Now is the time to wander the creeks and waysides to harvest nettles, Urtica dioica. Stinging nettles […]
By Katie Neall
In the May 19, 2026 election, Lane County voters will have a chance to vote to renew the local option levy that funds Oregon State University’s Lane County extension service. […]
