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Continue reading →: Dusting Off: A Return to Writing Amid the Global Pandemic (May 2020)So, I’m back to build my online presence again. Much like I declared in 2013. I’m making myself accountable. Afterall, what better time than during the global pandemic?
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Continue reading →: International Women’s Day – Celebrating the March on Washington: Portland Oregon Style (2017)The energy of this day needs to live on indefinitely. I was excited to share this day with millions of people around the world on January 21, 2017 with 400+ marches happening across the U.S. and 80+ other countries. Riding the max to downtown, the energy was felt right away…
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Continue reading →: Celebrating One Year in the New Home – Kenton to Lents
It’s hard to believe a whole year has passed since we moved into our new home! We owe the fabulous non-profit Proud Ground for the amazing opportunity. When I first moved to Portland 5+ years ago, I noticed houses with “Proud Ground” signs in front indicating the home was for sale.…
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Continue reading →: Triple “R” Volunteer Give-Back Office Composting, Master Recycler Hours, & Recycling Advocates Board Member (Aug. 2015)Racking up give-back hours this summer, I’m working on the Reduce, Reuse, Recycle realm. I started a compost bucket a few weeks ago at work. It was something I thought about for months, but I wasn’t sure how well-received it would be. Some people think, “Oh gross!” when compost is…
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Continue reading →: Celebrating Earth Day with Metro’s Master Recycler Program, and SOLVE (April 2015)(Updated in 2026) One of my favorite days to celebrate! Here’s a little history: “The very first Earth Day, April 22nd, 1970, 20 million Americans took to the streets, parks, and auditoriums to demonstrate for a healthy, sustainable environment in massive coast-to-coast rallies. Thousands of colleges and universities organized protests…
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Continue reading →: EARTH HOUR – Celebrating 20 Years of Impact! (March 28th 2026 )I was introduced to Earth Hour in 2008. My daughter and I played a board game via candlelight, and she was so excited to do it again in the following years. (It was very memorable.) Earth Hour started in 2007 in Australia as a lights-off event to raise awareness about…
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Continue reading →: The Necessary Struggle (Aug. 2013 & Evergreen)In honor of my birthday today, I wanted to share a story from earlier in the year about growth, inspiration, and hanging in there. In the middle of my recent job hunting journey, I interviewed for a position I thought I was perfect for. It had the ideal blend of my…
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Continue reading →: Backyard Farming-Chickens to Corn: Part 1
…Enjoying Our Own Backyard… -Hadlie and our friendliest Chicken Scarlet- I thought I would share some of our homey photos, and our summer backyard fun. After years of thinking about getting chickens, we finally took the plunge two months ago. Although we are vegetarians we eat eggs, and having fresh…
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Continue reading →: Earth Day – SOLVE – FORCE LAKE – Volunteer #3
-Our Volunteer Crew- Continuing my 2013 Volunteer Series, here is our super duper fun EARTH DAY volunteer gig. (I know this was a couple months ago, but better late than never.) Being outside is key for me on Earth Day, and finding a way to give back and volunteer is…
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Continue reading →: Hanford Nuclear Site- What You May Not Know (May 2013)“If you are concerned about the fluoride debate, you should be REALLY concerned about the Hanford site.” – Green drinks guest speaker This month’s Portland Green Drinks featured a presentation on the Hanford Nuclear Site. Two guest speakers from Physicians for Social Responsibility (PSR Oregon Chapter) highlighted the Particles on…
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I’m Heather
Welcome to my site where I share adventure stories, trail reports, and environmental insights. I’m a Pacific Northwest native, lived nearly my whole life in Oregon, and am currently residing in Portland, OR. With a background in marketing, event planning, and environmental conservation and a passion for all things outdoors, I enjoy writing about adventures. Take a deep dive into the Oregon Section of the Pacific Crest Trail with my daily trail reports from 2020. I love growing my circle – so connect with me on LinkedIn or Instagram!
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