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Tibetan Monks Visit Sutton Mountain

Tibetan Monks Visit Sutton Mountain

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Bitteroot

Bitteroot

Bitteroot blooms on north-facing cliffs in western North America.

The Paiute name for bitteroot is kangedya. Traditional Native American uses of the plant included eating the roots, mixed with berries and meat, and using the roots to treat sore throats.

 

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Western Rattlesnake

Western Rattlesnake

Also known as the Great Basin Rattlesnake, these pit vipers have buff-tan coloring and small, oval blotches to blend into their arid surroundings. Small heat-sensing indentations on each side of the snake’s snout detects warm-blooded prey for better striking accuracy in the dark. Source: The Oregon Encyclopedia

Latin name: Crotalus oreganus lutosus

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Author: Renee Schiavone  |  Published: September 13, 2023  | Category: Look Back From getting the opportunity to reconnect with indigenous communities to finding work that truly interests him In 2021, […]

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Tribal Stewards

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Indigenous Youth in Conservation

By on October 29, 2024 | Posted in: Uncategorized

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By on October 24, 2024 | Posted in: Species Spotlight

Author: Anne White  |  Published: October 24, 2024  | Category: Species Spotlight This article originally appeared in The Source Weekly on October 16, 2024. When the sun sets on the […]

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By on October 10, 2024 | Posted in: Deep Dive

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By on October 10, 2024 | Posted in: Where-to

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The Many and Unique Plants of the Owyhee Canyonlands

By on September 13, 2024 | Posted in: How-To

Author: Anne White  |  Published: September 13, 2024  | Category: How-To This article originally appeared in The Source Weekly on September 4, 2024. More than two dozen species make their […]

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By on August 29, 2024 | Posted in: Where-to

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How to Get Started Rockhounding

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By on August 13, 2024 | Posted in: Look Back

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Oregon’s Sagebrush Species

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By on June 6, 2024 | Posted in: Where-to

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