Oregon Black Pioneers
Today it is hard to find evidence of those trailblazing Black settlers. Oregon Black Pioneers (OBP), Oregon’s only statewide African American historical society, is working to change that.
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Make your Yard a Haven for Early Nesting Birds
Watch carefully and you might see the evidence – early nesting species like hawks, owls, and hummingbirds are already selecting mates and constructing nests! Last year’s first nestling in the wildlife center was a tiny Anna’s Hummingbird who arrived the first week of March.
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Belonging: A Conversation with Greg Smith and Mercy M’fon Shammah from Wild Diversity
Since 2017, Wild Diversity has worked to decolonize outdoor spaces by creating a welcoming environment and sense of belonging in the outdoors for Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) and LGBTQ+ communities through outdoor adventures, education and community workshops.
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