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Read Our Big Backyard Spring 2025

March 28, 2025 10:29 a.m.

A view of a murky creek from the sidebar. Sparse trees and cloudy weather indicate it is late fall or winter. One the other side of the creek is a parking lot full of cars and a small, weathered dock.

Check out Metro's quarterly magazine to learn about Metro's collaboration with other agencies to get water flowing at Kellogg Creek, efforts are protecting nature in the region, a memorial at Lone Fir Cemetery's historic Chinese section, updates on the cleanup at Willamette Cove and more!

Meet your neighbors: pond-breeding amphibians

By Katy Weil

March 21, 2025 11:46 a.m.

a small, bright-green frog with black stripes sits on a rock coated in brilliantly green moss

The greater Portland region is home to five species of native pond-breeding amphibians. Get to know them through the descriptions below — but please, not by trying to pick them up.

Helping frogs cross Route 30, one hop at a time

March 21, 2025 11:37 a.m.

a small olive-green frog with a red underside rests on top of damp bracken and twigs

A new underpass allows frogs and other pond-breeding amphibians to safely cross busy Highway 30. The project, which connects Metro- and state-owned natural areas, involved years of collaboration between multiple organizations.

Oh snap! Learning how to bioblitz

By Cristle Jose

March 14, 2025 3:12 p.m.

Two women observe lichen on branches on the ground at Lone Fir Cemetery during a bio blitz.

Community members take part in a lichen bioblitz to help scientists track biodiversity. Find out why bioblitzes are crucial in helping scientists with their work and learn how to prepare for a bioblitz.

Metro makes historic 553-acre purchase in Clackamas County

By Hannah Erickson

Feb. 25, 2025 9:02 a.m.

a creek runs through woods made up of smaller, mostly deciduous, trees like young maples and oak; the day is sunny and one side of the creek is shaded by the trees

Metro purchased 553 acres along the Clackamas River north of Estacada. The property, half of which operated as a golf course, will be restored into a natural area thanks to funding from the voter-approved 2019 parks and nature bond.

Read Our Big Backyard Winter 2025

Jan. 7, 2025 9:39 a.m.

A cemetery marker with the text 'Block 14' visible, placed on the grass in a cemetery. The marker is surrounded by green grass and is adorned with flowers and a citrus fruit.

Check out Metro's quarterly magazine to learn about how Metro's conservation efforts are protecting nature in the region, a memorial at Lone Fir Cemetery's historic Chinese section, updates on the cleanup at Willamette Cove and more!

Memorial at Chinese section of Lone Fir Cemetery enters new phase

By Hannah Erickson

Jan. 2, 2025 8:01 a.m.

Two figures seen from behind stand before a low, round stone altar surrounded by a circular screen of metal tiles.

Work continues on a new memorial being built on the historic Chinese section of Lone Fir Cemetery. Get up to speed on the site's history and how the project has changed to adapt to both community input and recent research findings.

Metro Council approves $10 million to remove Kellogg Dam and benefit fish, wildlife and community in Milwaukie

By Alex Hasenstab

Dec. 13, 2024 10:26 a.m.

A bridge traverses a creek surrounded by trees, green algae grows on the creeks perimeter. Buildings in downtown Milwaukie can be seen in the background.

On Dec. 12 Metro Council approved $10 million though the parks and nature bond's Large-Scale Community Visions Program to restore Kellogg Creek in Milwaukie. The restoration project centers around removal of the Kellogg Dam and the replacement of the Kellogg Bridge on Highway 99E.

Metro Council selects the Future Vision Commission

Birds of a (different) feather flock together

Living with wildlife: bears

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