— Maxine Hong Kingston
This year of 2025 has turned into a time where we need to find ways to take action in accord with our values. We value nature in all its variety and uniqueness. Birdwatching, gardening, and nature walks at a park, along a river, at the coast, … (cont.)

The Northwest Forest Plan (NWFP) could be better but has been somewhat beneficial as is. Unfortunately, it turns out that it could also be a lot worse. The National Forest Service is supporting changes to the plan, some of which are alarming. Continued…