John Thielacker, co-chair of View the Future, announced the receipt of three grants which will be used to fund VtF’s first Executive Director position. Grants were received from The Roundhouse Foundation, the City of Yachats, and the Lion’s Club. Generous donations from individual supporters also … [Read more...] about VTF Grants
Zachary Stocks on Oregon’s Black History
On Sunday, June 16, Zachary Stocks mesmerized an audience of over 100 people at the Yachats Commons with his presentation “Oregon’s Black History: 450 Years in 45 Minutes.” Zachary is the Executive Director of Oregon Black Pioneers. An extraordinary story-teller, he breathes life into the history … [Read more...] about Zachary Stocks on Oregon’s Black History
OSU Arts Group Visits Amanda Gathering Area
On June 20, eighteen students and two instructors from OSU’s School of Visual, Performing, and Design Arts joined Joanne Kittel, co-chair of View the Future, to learn about local First Nation history. Joanne wove their history into the story of efforts to bring “historical truth” to the Yachats … [Read more...] about OSU Arts Group Visits Amanda Gathering Area
Yachats Ridge Activity
In the last year, 184 people have toured Yachats Ridge . VtF board members provide transportation and guide the tour, with permission from the landowner. Tours are free but space is limited and people must register in advance. Contact Joanne Kittel at joannekittel@viewthefuture.org In June View … [Read more...] about Yachats Ridge Activity
Interview with Joanne Kittel (VTF) and Katy Bear Nalven (CPC)
Listen to an interview with Joanne Kittel, co-chair of View the Future, and Katy Bear Nalven, Program Manager of the Cape Perpetua Collaborative, discussing their partnership to offer combined tours of both tidepools and the Yachats Ridge. https://on.soundcloud.com/nyNwkXB242bTTzBi8. Cape … [Read more...] about Interview with Joanne Kittel (VTF) and Katy Bear Nalven (CPC)
From the Chair—Yachats Ridge
By Joanne Kittel Oregon Parks & Recreation Department (OPRD) has been very supportive of Yachats Ridge being placed in public ownership. They have been diligent in pursuing options to consider purchase of the property. The VtF extended community's outpouring of support for … [Read more...] about From the Chair—Yachats Ridge
People Power
People Power is the secret to View the Future actively fulfilling its mission in the Yachats community. In this section, we feature some of those people—founders, board members, volunteers, partners and others who have contributed to View the Future’s success for 20 years. Michael Hempen and … [Read more...] about People Power
Trails Update Prospect Park
Prospect Trail connects East Second to East Third Street, King Street, and Radar Road. At bottom there is a small park full of native plants by a seasonal creek. Birds, butterflies and bees love this place! The park was created in 2010 and an army of volunteers had to remove invasive weeds before … [Read more...] about Trails Update Prospect Park
