View the Future is a proud sponsor of the Nesika Illahee Pow-Wow, which will be held August 9,10, and 11 at the Pauline Ricks Memorial Pow-Wow Grounds on Government Hill in Siletz. The Pow-Wow features a royalty pageant and parade, dance and drumming competitions, vendors and food booths. Dance … [Read more...] about Nesika Illahee Pow-Wow August 9-11 in Siletz
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Northwest Forest Plan Amendment
The Northwest Forest Plan was implemented in 1994 and is an overarching guidance document for the Siuslaw and 16 other national forests, and now, 30 years later, it is undergoing amendment. Changes to this plan could have serious impacts on our local forest-- the Siuslaw National Forest. The … [Read more...] about Northwest Forest Plan Amendment
View the Future Welcomes New Executive Director
View the Future has hired Gretchen Dubie as its new Executive Director, the organization’s first paid employee. Gretchen brings a wealth of experience and passion to our mission of conserving and stewarding lands for scenic views, wildlife habitat, environmental health, cultural preservation, and … [Read more...] about View the Future Welcomes New Executive Director
City seeks alternative to logging 20 acres of forest land
The City is looking for a way to avoid a clearcut on twenty acres of timberland below Yachats Ridge. The owner, Clemente Rocha, has signed a contract selling the trees to RF Logging of Dallas, although both Rocha and Joshua Howard, the owner of RF Logging, say they’re willing to work out something … [Read more...] about City seeks alternative to logging 20 acres of forest land
VTF Grants
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
