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MILL A — Mill A School, a K-8 located in unincorporated Skamania County, just northwest of Underwood, is completely surrounded by woods. But there’s one patch of trees that’s particularly meaningful: the Little Interpretive Forest (LIF), which serves as an on-campus outdoor classroom and natural space for students.

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WHITE SALMON — When you’re climbing Dock Grade Road, take a gander out left, and you’ll actually be able to see up the bluff. Low-hanging limb…

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The Oregon white oak is an unusual species — with deep cavities, long winding trunks, and a life span of hundreds of years, it has carved out a unique spot in the Columbia River Gorge’s ecosystem.

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With bright symmetrical green leaves sprouting out of the Tree of Heaven’s crown, the plant almost earns the namesake based on looks alone. Corrie Podolak, conservation outreach coordinator at Underwood Conservation District (UCD), will tell you otherwise.

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My dad saved up enough for his first camera, probably sometime in the early 1970s, and walked the woods behind his parent’s house in what’s now a suburb of Portland. Pine squirrels, herons, various elusive birds: He had a lot of potential subjects, but most of them were very, very camera shy.

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Central Gorge Master Gardeners (CGMG) began the 2025 Garden Gathering workshop series with a seed starting presentation March 8. Master Garden…