Mount Pisgah

Lichen As A Dye Source: Be Careful How You Collect

Karen Richards

When winter comes to Oregon, trees retain their green thanks to lichen. With the growing popularity of natural materials and hand-crafting, making dye…

Environment

All Trails At Howard-Buford Recreation Area Open After Wildfire

Amy Brenneman

All trails at Howard-Buford Recreation Area are now open after temporary closures due to the Mount Pisgah fire. Visitors can access the Eastern Trailhead…

Environment

Howard Buford Recreation Area Partially Reopens After Wildfire

Amy Brenneman

Last week, a fire at Howard Buford Recreation area burned 51 acres of the east side of Mount Pisgah. The flame was sparked by a mower.Over the weekend,…

Environment

Smoky Air? Prescribed Burns at Mount Pisgah Today

Anni Katz

That smoke you’re seeing and probably smelling over Eugene-Springfield right now? It’s not a wildfire – just a prescribed burn at Mount Pisgah.Lane County…