Seasonal Wetland Amphibians of South Lane CountyWhen winter rain fills shallow depressions across South Lane County, Oregon, an apparently quiet field can become a busy amphibian nursery. Water gathers in…Winter Deer Browsing: A Gardener’s HandbookWinter changes the relationship between deer and a garden. When soft grasses, leafy weeds and seasonal flowers disappear, deer turn to the plants that remain…Remembering the old Creswell railway crossingThe old Creswell railway crossing is more than a former point where road met track. It belongs to the everyday geography of South Lane County: the sound of a…Quiet paths along the east side of Dorena LakeDorena Lake lies east of Cottage Grove in South Lane County, where the Row River broadens behind a long, forested reservoir. The western shore receives much of…A Neighbour’s Guide to Backyard Chickens in Cottage GroveKeeping a few hens can bring a lively rhythm to a Cottage Grove backyard. The morning call, the soft rustle of feathers under a hedge, and the discovery of a…The underground springs that feed Dorena LakeDorena Lake lies in the wooded hills east of Cottage Grove, Oregon, where the Row River gathers water from a broad, green watershed. From the surface, the…Why Wilson Creek Might Hold More Trout Than The RowA narrow creek can seem an unlikely rival to a broad river. The Row River has greater visibility, longer pools and a reputation that naturally attracts more…How The South Lane County Fair Changed Across The DecadesThe South Lane County Fair reflects the changing character of the communities around Cottage Grove, Creswell, Drain, and nearby rural areas. Its story is tied…The Hermit of the Bohemia Mining DistrictHigh in the forested country east of Cottage Grove, the Bohemia Mining District carries the atmosphere of a place shaped by distance, weather and work. Gold…Wading the Row River for Rockhound TreasuresThe Row River winds through a richly varied corner of South Lane County, Oregon, where forested slopes, gravel bars and clear, cold water create favourable…