Oregon Wildlife Foundation

08/28/2026

Northern spotted owls are becoming functionally extinct across large swaths of the Pacific Northwest, a new study said. See link below ⬇️

📸 Chris Pietsch/The Register-Guard

08/28/2026

Northern spotted owls are becoming functionally extinct across large swaths of the Pacific Northwest, a new study said.

LEARN MORE: https://www.centraloregondaily.com/news/pets-animals-nature/spotted-owls-functionally-extinct-pacific-northwest-study/article_457fb624-0e1f-51f6-8f1f-25a2297425e9.html

08/25/2026

To see more pictures from our Summer Soiree visit myOWF.org/blog.

Thank you for making our 2026 Summer Soirée at the Butler Barn such a joyful and unforgettable evening. Whether you joined us in person or supported from afar, your presence, generosity, and enthusiasm helped create a night to remember!

From the country flair to the enthusiastic energy in the room, the Soirée was a celebration of community and commitment to protecting Oregon’s habitats and wildlife. Every raffle ticket, silent bid, and paddle raise directly fuels on‑the‑ground work and we are deeply grateful for your support.

With your support, we successfully raised over $82,000!

A heartfelt thank‑you to everyone who participated in our Winner’s Choice Raffle, Silent Auction, Secret Bidding opportunity, and paddle raise. Your contributions make a real impact.

We also extend our sincere appreciation to this year’s sponsors:

Platinum: Craig & Lynne Johnston

Gold: Gary Pape; Kim & Melinda MacColl; Blair & Peggy Bubenik

Silver: Ferguson Wellman; Morgan & Collier Smith Fund

Bronze: Doug & Candace Nelson; SWCA Environmental Consultants; Tori Sise; Watchable Wildlife Foundation; & Bryce Gartrell

Special thanks to our Beverage Sponsors: Breakside Brewing & Elk Cove Vineyards

Thank you again for being part of this year’s Soirée and for helping us advance conservation across the state. We’re grateful for your partnership and look forward to the work ahead.blog.

08/25/2026

08/25/2026

Gresham Police are asking community members to be cautious after a confirmed cougar sighting on Monday afternoon. >>> https://www.kptv.com/2026/08/25/gresham-police-issue-warning-after-cougar-sighting-wilkes-neighborhood/

08/25/2026

🦉 Whooo’s out there?

Oregon is home to an amazing variety of owls, from tiny northern saw-whet owls to great gray owls with wingspans stretching nearly five feet.

Some are easier to spot than others. Great horned owls live throughout the state and have adapted to everything from forests and farmland to city neighborhoods. Others, like the northern spotted owl, depend on older forests and are much harder to come across.

And while we tend to think of owls as strictly nighttime creatures, that’s not always the case. Short-eared owls, for example, are often out hunting around dawn and dusk—and sometimes in broad daylight.

No matter the species, Oregon’s owls are pretty remarkable neighbors. Keep your eyes on the trees, fence posts, and open fields. You never know whooo might be watching you back. 👀

What types of owls have you seen in your neighborhood?

08/24/2026

08/18/2026

Thank you for making our 2026 Summer Soirée at the Butler Barn such a joyful and unforgettable evening. Whether you joined us in person or supported from afar, your presence, generosity, and enthusiasm helped create a night to remember!

From the country flair to the enthusiastic energy in the room, the Soirée was a celebration of community and commitment to protecting Oregon’s habitats and wildlife. Every raffle ticket, silent bid, and paddle raise directly fuels on‑the‑ground work and we are deeply grateful for your support.

With your support, we successfully raised over $82,000!

A heartfelt thank‑you to everyone who participated in our Winner’s Choice Raffle, Silent Auction, Secret Bidding opportunity, and paddle raise. Your contributions make a real impact.

We also extend our sincere appreciation to this year’s sponsors:

Platinum: Craig & Lynne Johnston

Gold: Gary Pape; Kim & Melinda MacColl; Blair & Peggy Bubenik

Silver: Ferguson Wellman; Morgan & Collier Smith Fund

Bronze: Doug & Candace Nelson; SWCA Environmental Consultants; Tori Sise; Watchable Wildlife Foundation; & Bryce Gartrell

Special thanks to our Beverage Sponsors: Breakside Brewing & Elk Cove Vineyards

Thank you again for being part of this year’s Soirée and for helping us advance conservation across the state. We’re grateful for your partnership and look forward to the work ahead.

08/18/2026

https://www.oregonlive.com/clackamascounty/2026/08/why-beavers-are-the-real-stars-of-this-oregon-city-watershed-restoration-project.html

What looks like a mess of fallen trees in a creek could ultimately help protect homes from flooding and improve habitat for native fish.

08/17/2026

A huge THANK YOU to all of the incredible sponsors who helped make this year’s Summer Soirée such a success! 💚🦌🌲

Your generosity and support helped us bring together friends of Oregon Wildlife Foundation for a wonderful evening celebrating Oregon’s wildlife, wild places, and the conservation work happening across our state.

We are so grateful to have such an amazing community of businesses and organizations standing behind this work. We truly couldn’t do it without you!

Thank you for helping us make the Summer Soirée a night to remember. 🥂✨