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Upcoming Plant Sales

There will be FOUR events in the next few weeks, so mark your calendars and be sure to stop by one (or all!) of them. All proceeds help benefit our local schools. Each of the sales will offer native plants (note that some are not on the Portland Plant List). Please see below for more details about each sale! Fort Vancouver High School Plant Sale: Wednesday, April 24, 8am-6pm, Thursday, April 25, 8am-5pm and Friday, April 26, 8am-4pm Native plants available: Trees:  Cascara, Oregon White Oak, Vine Maple, Douglas Fir, Western Hemlock, Western Red Cedar;  Shrubs:  Mock Orange, Flowering Red Currant, Red Twig Dogwood, Cascade Oregon Grape, Baldhip Rose, Nootka Rose, Douglas Spirea, Thimbleberry , Serviceberry, Red Elderberry, Blue Elderberry, Black Hawthorn, Salmonberry, Golden Currant, Smooth Sumac, Salal;  Groundcovers : Western Yarrow, Wild Ginger, Sword Fern, Goldenrod, Blue-Eyed Grass, Soft Fruited Bulrush, Tufted Hair Grass, Oregon Sunshine, Maidenhair Fern, Checkermallow, Sedum Spat
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Cannon Beach

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We had precious little time to get to Cannon Beach but we were determined to make it before sunset. Cannon Beach is about a 30 minute drive from Astoria. These photos were taken at Ecola State Park and the place is simply breathtaking. I am afraid my photos do not do it justice. I had little light and no tripod so they are a bit soft and grainy. I will have to make a trip back again.

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We braved the elements and a risky pathway to get to this cliff but it was worth it. Paul & Cindy enjoying the spectacular view.


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The first thing we saw upon entering the park were elk.


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Text and photos by Phillip Oliver, Dirt Therapy
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  1. Jane StrongDecember 1, 2016 at 9:50 AM

    Stunning photos. So moody! Darkness. Gray skies. Silhouettes.

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  2. SallysmomDecember 1, 2016 at 10:53 AM

    The first pic makes you feel like you are right there.

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  3. Lisa at GreenbowDecember 1, 2016 at 5:37 PM

    A magical place.

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  4. RobinLDecember 1, 2016 at 6:35 PM

    Such a gorgeous spot! I just love moody, stormy beaches like this.

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  5. Peter/OutlawDecember 2, 2016 at 7:23 AM

    I like the soft quality of some of the pictures, they paint the brooding mood of the weather nicely and are a nice contrast to the other sharp images. I've never been to Cannon Beach. Must go there soon!

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  6. Hoover BooDecember 2, 2016 at 11:08 AM

    Really enjoyed seeing your beautiful photos. Thank you, Phillip!

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  7. AaronDecember 4, 2016 at 8:11 AM

    1st pic is fantastic!

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