Community

Joe Burney, Bryan Cutchen, and Guenevere Patty DiGioia 12/5/25 Joe Burney, Bryan Cutchen, and Guenevere Patty DiGioia 12/5/25

Public Good Over Corporate Profits

When I chaired the Lane County Board of Commissioners, the board denied Ed King permission to blow up a butte in Oakridge to create another gravel mine, which would make him millions of dollars… two new commissioners, David Loveall and Ryan Ceniga, apparently serve money over people and voted to allow the gravel mine to move forward.

Phillip Farris 10/16/25 Phillip Farris 10/16/25

Why Fall (Not Spring) Is the Best Time to Plant: Break Free from the Spring Rush

Fall through early spring—those months when the soil is still workable and the weather is cooler - is your plant’s happiest window to settle in and get a healthy start. It’s time to flip the script and rethink the planting calendar.

Bailee Gunderson, Marketing and Communications Specialist, Willamalane Park and Recreation District 7/30/25 Bailee Gunderson, Marketing and Communications Specialist, Willamalane Park and Recreation District 7/30/25

Balancing on a Crowded Log: Willamalane’s Role in Supporting Northwestern Pond Turtles

Meet the Northwestern pond turtle: a semi-aquatic, freshwater turtle species unique to the West Coast of the United States. They are one of just two turtle species native to Oregon.

Phillip Farris 7/26/25 Phillip Farris 7/26/25

Water-Wise, Not Worn-Out: How to Keep Your Garden Alive (and Lovely) All Summer

Gardening can be tough, but Phillip Farris (aka the Eugene Garden Coach) is here to help! Learn his tips for summer gardening in the valley and keep your plants alive all season long.