Let’s take an in-depth look at the history of some highly invasive local flowers. We’ll look into why they were introduced, what ways they’ve impacted our PNW environment and how we can use them responsibly. When we remove their flowers from the environment, we can prevent seeds from forming and therefore future spreading. This will […]
Bark is partnering with the Cultural Ecology Program at Parrott Creek to restore an 80-acre site in Clackamas County The Parrott Creek project site is under the leadership of Ameyalli Mañon-Ferguson who is the Cultural Ecology Program Manager for Parrott Creek Child and Family Services in Oregon City, OR. Here, she leads the stewardship of […]
What is Forest Bathing? Forest Bathing is Forest Therapy, or Shinrin-yoku, a Japanese practice that has garnered attention for its ability to immerse people into their natural environment. It helps people take a deep breath and rediscover our true essence, to remember our purpose and how we can serve the world. By immersing ourselves in […]
