Opal Creek Ancient Forest: Abundance After Wildfire The word “abundance” is on the tip of our sweetened tongues. Melt-in-your-mouth blackberries burst from the native vines twining along the ground. Lazuli Buntings are singing their hear…

I found hope and renewal last weekend while helping with a postfire bird survey in beloved Opal Creek.

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