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Director's Message:
“I want to hear a great song of thanks rise on the wind."
I think that song might save us. And then, as the drum begins, we will dance, wearing
regalia in celebration of the living earth: a waving fringe of tallgrass prairie, a whirl of butterfly shawls, with nodding plumes of egrets, jeweled with the glitter of a phosphorescent wave. When the song of pauses for the honor beats, we’ll hold our gifts high and ululate their praises, a shining fish, a branch of blossoms, and a starlit night. The moral covenant of reciprocity calls us to honor our responsibilities for all we have been given, for all that we have taken. It’s our turn now, long overdue. Let us hold a giveaway for Mother Earth, spread our blankets out for her and pile them high with gifts of our own making.
Imagine the books, the paintings, the poems, the clever machines, the
compassionate acts, the transcendent ideas, the perfect tools. The fierce
defense of all that has been given. Gifts of mind, hands, heart, voice,
and vision, all offered up on behalf of the earth. Whatever our gift, we
are called to give it and dance for the renewal of the world. In return for
the privilege of breath.” -Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmer
Thank you to my colleague, Joe, who gave me the beautiful story Braiding Sweetgrass. Its story and teachings will guide my work for View the Future with a renewed perspective and appreciation for all View the Future stands for.
With gratitude,
Gretchen Dubie
Executive Director, View the Future 😊
AMANDA STATUE AREA REHABILITATION PROJECT
By Joanne Kittel, Co-chair, View the Future
Many of you do not know that the Amanda Statue is owned by View the Future 501©(3), Yachats' environmental and cultural preservation nonprofit. Board members and volunteers maintain the statue and its immediate area.
A potentially serious problem developed. Three Douglas fir trees that surround Amanda are showing acute signs of stress. Cause? The large number of walkers / hikers (averaging 500 a month) who visit the Amanda statue are compressing, exposing, cutting and unintentionally harming the roots. With the help of the Urban Forestry class under the auspices of Angell Job Corps, View the Future Board members and volunteers built a stone structure with a circumference of 16 feet around the statue, filled it with 6 inches of soil and four inches of gravel. Additionally, students climbed the trees and removed all the dead branches. With this “fix” the roots will be better protected, and the trees will thrive again. One path was also widened, inserted with flat stones saved from the first Amanda statue area, and with additional gravel created a handicap accessible ramp to the Gathering Area. Job Corps students performed beautifully and with heart as they learned about the Amanda Story and all it symbolizes.
Special thanks to: Supervisors Bryce Crunkilton and Kevin Kawasaki; and students Bryce Dognon, Isaiah Gales, Nia Chalkiopoulos, Eric Sharpback, Ashley Vanessa Gonzalez Trujillo, Troy Howard, Justin Bordelar, Roderick Gonzales, Sandoval, Emilee Blown, Ethan Glidewell, Bryan Carrigg, Jake Torres, Dell Owen, Julien Vega, David Bowers, Trenton ?, Andrew Gardner; and volunteer Ray Pedrck.
Discover Oregon’s Hidden History with Zachary Stocks
Join View the Future and Yachatians for Social Justice for an engaging presentation by Zachary Stocks, Executive Director of Oregon Black Pioneers. Learn about Oregon’s Black Exclusion Laws and the resilient individuals who defied them.
📅 Date: Sunday, April 13, 2025⏰ Time: 2:00 PM📍 Location: Yachats Commons, 4th St & Hwy 101🎟 Suggested Donation: $5
Don’t miss this eye-opening discussion on an often-overlooked chapter of Oregon’s history!
🔗 More info: www.viewthefuture.org📧 Contact: Joanne Kittel – joannekittel@viewthefuture.org
Save the date! View the Future presents…
Climate Wisdom Lab: Navigating Change with Resilience
Join View the Future and Climate Resilience for the Climate Wisdom Lab, an interactive workshop designed to help participants engage meaningfully with climate change, structural injustice, and other global challenges. Through guided discussions and experiential learning, explore the key psychosocial dimensions of a rapidly shifting world and reshape personal and cultural narratives for deeper resilience and action.
Facilitators:🔹 Kevin M. Gallagher – Attorney, author, and climate expert with a decade of experience in policy, peacebuilding, and mindfulness.🔹 Kirsten Rudestam – Environmental educator, wilderness guide, and meditation teacher with expertise in environmental justice and transformative learning.
🌎 Discover new tools for navigating uncertainty and fostering meaningful change.
🔗 More info: www.viewthefuture.org
The Forest Calls YOU!
Northwest Forest Plan - management amendment proposals call for community input.
Be sure to give input on the Northwest Forest Management Plan by March 17th!
What is the Northwest Forest Management Plan?
A federal land management plan covering 24.5 million acres in California, Oregon,
and Washington.
The Forest Service is proposing changes to the 1994 Northwest Forest Plan (NWFP)
to address modern challenges like climate change and wildfire resilience.
The plan will update management strategies based on public input, science, and
tribal & government recommendations.
Learn More:
Together we can preserve and enrich
our shared future for generations to come.
View the Future, Inc. is an 501(c)(3) nonprofit; therefore, your contribution is fully tax-deductible.
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