Now taking reservations for the 2010 season!

Opal Creek Ancient Forest Center's 2010 season will begin in mid-April. Our registrar is currently taking cabin reservations and accepting program registrations. Descriptions and prices of our cabins are available on our accommodations page. Information on our season's programming is available on our 2010 workshops and 2010 family workshops pages. To register for any of our workshops or to reserve a cabin for the 2010 season, please call our office at (503) 892-2782. Please take some time to look over our policies before calling.

As was the case for many non-profits, 2009 was a financially challenging year for Opal Creek. We need your donations now more than ever. Every gift matters, every dollar counts - please help Opal Creek continue its vital work of dynamic, hands-on environmental education. Visit our membership page for more information and to make a donation today.

 

 

Mushroom Workshop

Did you know? 

We know that fall is coming to Opal Creek after the first rains fall and the fungi begin to push through the soil. Lobster mushrooms (Hypomyces lactiflorum) are easy to find;they are a vibrant orange color that is hard to miss and they smell strongly of salt water. Lobster mushrooms are actually mushrooms (usually a species of Russula or Lactarius) that have a parasitic ascomycete living on them. The parasitic fungi completely over takes the host fungus, changing its appearance and flavor, for the better if you enjoy the seafood-like flavor and firm texture of this woodland delicacy. 

 

 

Past Natural History Archives

This Season

We have a busy season planned for Jawbone Flats, with something for everyone. See below for more information on our education programs and cabin rental opportunities. 

Support Us!

Program fees do not cover all of our operation costs. We strive to maintain small group sizes to reduce impact on the forest.  As a result we must rely on generous donations from individuals and foundations to make up the difference.  The best thing you can do for Opal Creek is to become a member. 

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