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 Hope Takes Flight
Once thriving in coastal grasslands along the West Coast, the Oregon silverspot butterfly is known to live at only four Oregon sites today, including Cascade Head Preserve. But there is hope. Read about the Conservancy's work to restore butterfly populations, watch a video about the captive rearing program, and see a slideshow of butterflies released.
 The Inside Story
Our Fall 2009 newsletter takes you to an extraordinary place on the Oregon Coast saved from development, and shares a firsthand account of seeing Oregon silverspot butterflies released at Cascade Head Preserve. You'll also find unforgettable birding opportunities, rafting adventures, wildlife cruises, an African safari and more. Download your newsletter today!
 Salmon Country! Explore Our Work
Salmon have sustained human communities for countless generations, fueling entire ecosystems. In Oregon, the Conservancy is working with partners to protect and restore habitat for salmon. See more about our partnership with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, a slideshow of our work on the Sandy River and videos from Alaska to California.
 Southwest Oregon’s Table Rocks Protected
Thirty years ago, The Nature Conservancy bought land on Lower Table Rock near Medford, creating our first Rogue Valley preserve. Now we’ve secured the last remaining private lands on both Upper and Lower Table Rocks, protecting an historic meeting place and the rare plants and wildlife that thrive here. See a slide show and map, and learn more about these iconic ecological landmarks.
 Diving into Oregon's Near-Shore Habitats
What lies beneath the churning waves off Oregon's rugged coastline? With partners, The Nature Conservancy is finding out. We're studying undersea life, starting with seaweeds and the animals that rely on them. Scientists in scuba gear jumped in and collected samples. Watch underwater video and see what they found.
 Flowing from
Oregon to Colombia
How can language skills and expertise in freshwater conservation help restore rivers for nature and people? Leslie Bach can tell you (in English or Spanish). As Oregon's director of freshwater programs, she and a variety of partners are helping develop environmental flow recommendations in Oregon and South America.
 The Power to Save Oregon's Salmon
You care about the Earth so you recycle and, perhaps, buy green power. But did you know your electric bill can help protect and restore salmon habitats in Oregon? Contributions go into the Salmon Habitat Fund, which The Nature Conservancy distributes to cost-effective on-the-ground projects. Sign up today, and help save Oregon’s salmon!
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Places We Protect
Enjoy an extraordinary display of wildflowers, including fields of purple camas — the flower for which the preserve is named — at Camassia Natural Area in West Linn. Our first-ever Oregon preserve, this rocky plateau hosts more than 300 plant species, including the rare white rock larkspur, as well as wood duck, California quail, hairy woodpecker and other well-known bird species..
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Want to experience nature, and learn about imperiled species and wild habitats, while working alongside others? The Nature Conservancy offers lots of ways to lend nature a hand!
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Field Trips
Download Our 2010 Natural History Excursions brochure, and immerse yourself in the natural world! Upcoming trips include birding trips to the Klamath Basin and Texas' Edwards Plateau, and a cruise through the Sea of Cortez.
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