Oregon Field Guide
Season 27
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Weekly TV news magazine produced by OPB, the PBS affiliate in Portland, Oregon. A celebration of travel, exploration, history, nature and the variety of environments of Oregon.
Where to Watch Season 27
13 Episodes
- Wildlife Crossings; Behind the Scenes; Mt. St. Helens Glacier Caves and Sand LabyrinthE2
Wildlife Crossings; Behind the Scenes; Mt. St. Helens Glacier Caves and Sand LabyrinthA story behind the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife plans for more overpasses for wildlife that will save both wildlife and drivers. See what went wrong on a behind-the-scenes look at a 2014 story of a Field Guide shoot on Mt St Helens, and discover sand labyrinths created by resident Denny Dyke in Bandon. - Cormorant Vs. Salmon, Pasta Seed PodsE3
Cormorant Vs. Salmon, Pasta Seed PodsThis week on Oregon Field Guide. East Sand Island is home to a large colony of Cormorants who are feasting on wild salmon. Learn what the Army Corps intends to do to protect those salmon. Other stories this week - See how an Italian pasta machine and a doughnut maker might help regrow burned deserts. And can a mushroom save the honeybee? We end the night with a photo-essay of Oregon's lighthouses. - Hole in the Lake, Gravity Sports and TenkaraE7
Hole in the Lake, Gravity Sports and TenkaraA geologic mystery in the Cascades captivates tourists heading over Santiam Pass. Lost Lake has two holes, acting like bathtub drains but where does the water go? Join us also for the Maryhill's "Festival of Speed", a gravity sports festival attracting racers from around the world, and Tenkara, an ancient simple form of fly-fishing from Japan. - Waterfall Hunters, Moving Meacham Creek & Christmas ShipsE8
Waterfall Hunters, Moving Meacham Creek & Christmas ShipsMeet a couple who like waterfalls so much, they visited over 300 elusive, hidden falls away from any trail or tourist. We will also follow members of the Umatilla Tribe who are in the final phases of relocating Meachum Creek. And Portland's Christmas ships - a 60-year-old tradition. We ride along and get to know some of the local crews! - Swan Transplants & Alvord Gliders
E11Swan Transplants & Alvord GlidersBiologists relocate young trumpeter swans from Alaska and Wyoming. New research aims to find out how destructive a Cascadia earthquake would be. Glider pilots enjoy the thrill of soaring above the Alvord desert. Ridgefield photoessay. - Buzz Holmstrom & 1 Million Plants In A Year
E12Buzz Holmstrom & 1 Million Plants In A YearHighlighting the story behind the Oregon river legend Buzz Holmstrom, the first person to run the entire length of the Green and Colorado rivers. A bold project aims to plant 1 million trees and shrubs in a single year in the Tualatin River watershed. A look at what's below the Crater Lake National Park water surface that is putting the lake's clarity and native creatures in jeopardy. - Backyard Habitat & 2nd-Graders at the Bay
E13Backyard Habitat & 2nd-Graders at the BayPortland's Backyard Habitat program encourages homeowners to create a backyard environment that attracts more birds to the city, but does it really make an ecological difference. We'll also head to the coast where its traditional for 2nd graders to learn hands-on about the sea. And we'll check in one last time with Oregon Field Guide's producer Vince Patton as he prepares for retirement.
