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Stick and Stones can…
It's Summer Time! And in our continued attempt to restore and protect this beautiful resource, Canyon Crew has been diligently removing invasive plant materials, and expanding their "toolbox" of tricks to insure safe travels in and around the canyon… Continue reading
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Nature being Natural
In typical fashion spring in Oregon is well- predictably, unpredictable. We broke records for the longest stretch of dry weather for the month of May- only followed by wet windy weather which may send non-native residents running for their umbrellas…. Continue reading
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I've got newts on the brain!
Every so often, a Reed biology senior is lured into the Canyon for an ecology thesis. Perhaps it is the desire to discover some secret Reed knowledge, or the appealing shimmer of stickleback fish in a minnow trap. Perhaps it… Continue reading
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Mink of the Week
Twice in the last week I have seen a mink (Mustela vison) frolicking close to the land bridge nearest the west-end of Reed Lake. Surprisingly, in all my years working to improve the native habitat within Reed Canyon- I… Continue reading
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Summer to autumn, and other news
In case you've been spending a little too much time in the library the last few weeks, it's official – fall's here, the leaves are turning, and the color on the trees just seems to glow. We're going from scenes… Continue reading
Reed Canyon Featured in "Wild in the City" trailbook
It's easy to forget for those of us in the bubble, but it isn't just Reedies who use the Canyon. Birdwatchers, runners, people walking their dogs or taking their kids out on a quick hike, locals getting around in the… Continue reading
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Canyon Day is Here!
After a long spring and short summer it is time to get back in those woods we have all found salvation in- and give back.Come celebrate Reed's oldest active tradition Canyon Day!This bi-annual event is helps protect and restore the… Continue reading
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Reed College Centennial Celebration
On September 24th Reed College is hosting a Community Day- It starts with a 5k Odyssey Run- around the college and a pancake feed. MId- morning there is a kid's festival in the Quad with carnival games, face painting,… Continue reading
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Pirates of Reed Canyon
A number of people were quite shocked to notice yesterday that there were two ships running the Jolly Roger in Reed Lake yesterday and, understandably, had some concerns. Pirates are not to be trifled with, after all. The explanation? Once… Continue reading
Reed Canyon Has a Facebook Page
Be sure to Like the new Reed Canyon Facebook page!… Continue reading
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