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WSU Master Gardener Online Workshops: October and November

LONGVIEW — On Tuesdays at noon WSU Master Gardeners present weekly free online programs. In addition, for those…

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Five steps for saving tuberous begonias as frost approaches

CORVALLIS — In spring garden centers stock a tempting variety of brightly colored tuberous begonias that are hard…

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Birding: Cape D does it again…

Cape Disappointment is always a great place to bird. The habitats are varied. There are open fields, lakes,…

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Pacific lamprey returns eclipsing other years

COLUMBIA RIVER — Pacific lamprey — an ancient, eel-like fish species — are seeing returns 154% higher than…

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Birding: Oysters and birds: An inspiring day

A chance to be on an oyster boat to learn about oyster farming and to see birds on…

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Nemah, Forks Creeks hatchery numbers stumble

The salmon fishery in Willapa Bay hit its peak the first week of the month, and now fisherman…

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Pleasures of prairie birding: Fall migration

Occasionally, I like to bird on the prairies of North America. Sometimes I bird in the U.S. and…

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Loop or spur: The path is yours

It’s a beautiful September afternoon here at the Chinook Observer and my work is caught up for the…

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Pacific tree frogs and other observations around town

One of our readers sent me an interesting story about her yard and the birdhouses there in! Gloria…

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Birding: Now’s a good time for hawk/raptor watching

Hawk flights can be big and when they are, they are impressive. At this time of year birders…

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