The Peak View Newsletter May 6th, 2024
Rose Young
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This Week! Thursday, May 9th – Imagining Marys Peak Webinar
7:00 pm
This final lecture of the 3-part Liz & Bob Frenkel Spring Webinar Series presents Julia Johanas from the U.S. Forest Service and Dave Eckert introducing the concept of a Marys Peak Interpretive Master Plan that will help visitors and stakeholders appreciate how we impact Marys Peak and to envision a future thriving Marys Peak. Through this plan, Marys Peak can be transformed with positive human impacts on this ecologically and culturally thriving special place.
In addition to the option of watching the webinar live, registrants will automatically receive the webinar recording by May 12th.
To register for this free webinar, click on:
https://bit.ly/2024frenkelseries3
Sponsors: Marys Peak Group Sierra Club, Marys Peak Alliance of AFRANA & Corvallis-Benton County Public Library
Registration required! Contact the outing leader to reserve a spot and to obtain further details. Leader: Dave Eckert: dec...@willamettewatershed.com
Stroll with a guide alongside a short portion of Lamprey Creek to view, discuss and understand the native trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants that support the creek ecosystem. And receive some personal planting ideas!
Co-sponsors:
Marys Peak Group Sierra Club
Corvallis Sustainability Coalition Water Action Team
Announcements:
We were saddened to hear of the passing of long-time MPG member and outings leader, Bob Custer. When we signed up for one of Bob's hikes, we knew that we were in for a grand adventure. His preparation and research guaranteed a well-run expedition, whether it was a local hike, an overnight car camping trip, or a big backpacking adventure. Bob's wry sense of humor and unique way of telling a story kept us entertained around the campfire. Bob shared his expertise and insight while serving for several years on MPG's Executive Committee.
We extend our condolences to his family. Bob will be deeply missed.
---Marys Peak Group Executive Committee
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2023 Champinefu Lectures are Now on YouTube
Closed-caption recordings on the first two Champineful Lectures are now available on YouTube.
Willamette River: Ancestral Highway
Fire is Life: Living in Relation with Indigenous Fire Practices of Western Oregon
Joe Scott (Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians), winner of the 2023 Indigenous Place Keeping Artist (IPKA) Fellowship, was the presenter. He discussed how he is connecting local indigenous people to the sacred fire resources and practices that have sustained people of this place through the seasonal round since Time Immemorial.
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The three 2023 Liz and Bob Frenkel Environment and Hiking Spring Series webinars are now available on YouTube with closed caption subtitles.
Reviving the Wetlands at Finley National Wildlife Refuge
A high level of wetland restoration work has already established the Finley Wildlife National Refuge as a significant wildlife refuge that also attracts thousands of visitors each year. This webinar will show you a mature restoration site and how you can best enjoy it.
Reviving the Wetlands at Herbert Farm Natural Area
Owens Farm/Jackson-Frazier Wetland Complex
Each webinar presents a very different view of Kalapuya or indigenous placekeeping from the perspective of the Kalapuya. These webinars in ascending order will open the eyes to non-Kalapuya residents. Please take the opportunity to watch them and then share the links with your colleagues, friends and family members:
Shawala
Champinefu Webinar Series 2022: Shawala - Birthplace of William Hartless - YouTube
Kalapuya Seasonal Rounds and Their Removal from Corvallis
Champinefu Webinar Series 2022: The Kalapuya Seasonal Round at the Confluence - YouTube
Indigenous Placekeeping
Champinefu Webinar Series 2022: Indigenous Placekeeping in Corvallis and at the Confluence - YouTube
1) Newcomers to MPG outing events, please view the GENERAL OUTING POLICY on our MPG website http://oregon2.sierraclub.org/marys-peak before pre-registering for or attending an outing.
2) Contacting Marys Peak Group: Marys Peak Group contact information is obtainable at http://oregon2.sierraclub.org/marys-peak Listed are the Executive Committee members and the Administrative and Program Coordinators.
3) Facebook: Marys Peak Group – Sierra Club is on Facebook. Check out MPG’s Facebook page to view pictures of past hikes and events, and learn about upcoming opportunities. Post pictures from hikes and outings you participate in! https://www.facebook.com/pages/Marys-Peak-Group-Sierra-Club/159377960779
4) Minutes of the MPG Executive Committee can be viewed at the aforementioned website by clicking on the About Us/Ex Comm Meeting Minutes tab or by clicking on MPGMinutes_Jan2024 for the minutes of the last meeting on January 4th, 2024.
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OSU Forestry Recreation Updates: