With well over one million known species, insects and other invertebrates eclipse all other forms of life on Earth. They are essential to the reproduction of most flowering plants, including many fruits, vegetables, and nuts; they are food for birds, fish, and other animals; they filter water... read more

Do you love sharing your enthusiasm for Mt. Hood with others? Ever considered leading a Bark hike? At this hike leader training, we will provide you with all the tools you need to facilitate a meaningful and fun experience in the forest. You will receive a primer in navigation, emergency... read more

Join us in-person on a hike through sections of the PCT to discuss Oregon's geology and the volcanics of Mt. Hood. This Bark About is an out-and-back hike starting at Little Crater Lake and hiking 3 miles to Timothy Lake (for a total of 6 miles) where we will reach a large outcrop of volcanic... read more

This summer, Bark will conduct wetland habitat surveys in Mt. Hood National Forest with the long-term goal of restoring these ecosystems and increasing their resiliency to climate change. Part of this project is identifying high-quality beaver habitat with the goal of restoring the population of... read more

Last year, Bark began wetland habitat surveys in Mount Hood National Forest with the long-term goal of restoring these ecosystems and increasing resiliency to climate change. These surveys will help us to identify and... read more

What is a map? Who has the right to create maps? Is there a right way to create a map? And who decides? With on-going debates over land and natural resources happening around the world, politics often influence who chooses to map our natural landscapes, what values they map, and how they map... read more

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Join us on an in-person outing to explore Timothy Lake and Little Crater Lake along the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT)! ... read more

Mt. Hood National Forest is one of the Pacific Northwest’s greatest treasures. It’s known for its scenic beauty, bountiful wildlife, and sparkling lakes and rivers. Beloved by locals and visitors alike, Mt. Hood National Forest is managed by the US Forest Service. Unfortunately, the Forest... read more

Join Madelyn Morris, owner of Mickelberry Gardens and Dr. Lupin DeMuth, ND as we celebrate the benefits and beauty of our flowering plants. This trail will journey through one of the most healthy and biodiverse forests in our region and is the perfect setting to experience nature's impressive... read more

Join us for this in-person Ecology Club to learn about knots and anything about climbing that you’d like to learn in a park! Misha VanEaton, Bark’s Forest Watch Assistant, worked as rock climbing and mountaineering guide teaching a wide range of backcountry travel, safety, and navigation skills... read more

This training is full with a long waitlist.  Email Misha (misha@bark-out.org) if you would like to be notified of future wetland mapping training opportunities.

Last year, Bark began wetland mapping... read more

Last year, Bark began wetland mapping surveys in Mount Hood National Forest with the long-term goal of restoring these ecosystems and increasing resiliency to climate change. These surveys will help us to identify and map important components of existing wetlands, which is needed before any... read more

This series of workshops within Bark’s Rad◦i◦cle Activist Training Program will focus on the history and impact of how the U.S. federal government turned Indigenous land into national forests, through the forced removal of native people, legal inventions that terminated native title, nullified... read more

Mt. Hood National Forest is one of the Pacific Northwest’s greatest treasures. It’s known for its scenic beauty, bountiful wildlife, and sparkling lakes and rivers. Beloved by locals and visitors alike, Mt. Hood National Forest is managed by the US Forest Service. Unfortunately, the Forest... read more

This summer, Bark will conduct wetland habitat surveys in Mt. Hood National Forest with the long-term goal of restoring these ecosystems and increasing their resiliency to climate change. Part of this project is identifying high-quality beaver habitat with the goal of restoring the population of... read more

For our May Ecology Club, we will explore the unbelievable world of lichens! Lichens do everything from "fixing" atmospheric nitrogen to providing key nesting materials for birds. Are lichens organisms or ecosystems? Are they fungal greenhouses or algal farmsteads? Find out for yourself this... read more

Happy Mothers' Day!  All are welcome to join us on a gentle excursion to the forest for nurturing and nourishing ourselves and each other, and learning about how the forest nurtures and nourishes.  This outing will be in the Lolo Pass area, approximately 90 minutes drive from Portland. There... read more

Update: The Forest Service has postponed its current timber sale proposals due to the impact of last year's wild fires. Since we don't have a timber sale proposal to comment on right now, we've decided to cancel this workshop. Don't worry! We will offer it again when there is an... read more

Mt. Hood National Forest is one of the Pacific Northwest’s greatest treasures. It’s known for its scenic beauty, bountiful wildlife, and sparkling lakes and rivers. Beloved by locals and visitors alike, Mt. Hood National Forest is managed by the US Forest Service. Unfortunately, the Forest... read more

This new series of workshops within Bark’s Rad◦i◦cle Activist Training Program will focus on the history and impact of how the U.S. federal government turned Indigenous land into national forests, including forced removal of people, termination of native title, nullifying treaty agreements and... read more

Bark’s network of volunteer groundtruthers help us monitor every logging project and destructive action in Mt. Hood National Forest and surrounding public lands. The information gained from groundtruthing allows Bark to provide the public with all the information needed to understand, and engage... read more

Bark’s network of volunteer groundtruthers help us monitor every logging project and destructive action in Mt. Hood National Forest and surrounding public lands. The information gained from groundtruthing allows Bark to provide the public with all the information needed to understand, and engage... read more

Birds are one of the most vocal animals on Earth. As a prey species, they need to be keenly aware of their surroundings at all times.  Over millions of years, they have evolved highly effective communication systems. Their vocalizations often act as an alert to the other animals in the vicinity... read more

Mt. Hood National Forest is one of the Pacific Northwest’s greatest treasures. It’s known for its scenic beauty, bountiful wildlife, and sparkling lakes and rivers. Beloved by locals and visitors alike, Mt. Hood National Forest is managed by the US Forest Service. Unfortunately, the Forest... read more

Learn about the history of Bark's work and our current efforts, connect with current staff + volunteers, and share your interests and aspirations as a forest defender!

Mt. Hood National Forest is one of the Pacific Northwest's greatest treasures, known for its scenic beauty, bountiful... read more

This March Ecology Club will be all about NW Conifers! Join us for a Zoom gathering as we discuss the 13 most common conifers in... read more

Mt. Hood National Forest is one of the Pacific Northwest’s greatest treasures. It’s known for its scenic beauty, bountiful wildlife, and sparkling lakes and rivers. Beloved by locals and visitors alike, Mt. Hood National Forest is managed by the US Forest Service. Unfortunately, the Forest... read more

A warmer climate has major implications for forest ecosystems in the Pacific Northwest. Join Bark in welcoming Clackamas Stewardship Partners (CSP) on Tuesday, February 23 for a timely and informative presentation by Jessica Halofksy (Director of Western Wildland Environmental Threat... read more

Mt. Hood National Forest is one of the Pacific Northwest’s greatest treasures. It’s known for its scenic beauty, bountiful wildlife, and sparkling lakes and rivers. Beloved by locals and visitors alike, Mt. Hood National Forest is managed by the US Forest Service. Unfortunately, the Forest... read more

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Join Bark's Forest Watch Coordinator, Michael Krochta and Staff Attorney, Brenna Bell for an overview of the Riverside Fire in the Clackamas River watersheds of Mt. Hood National Forest.

Bark has been working on the ground in the Clackamas drainage for over 20 years. Staff and... read more

Have you listened to the Timber Wars yet? Do you have questions about the past, the characters, or why the story was told that way? Join this conversation and get your questions answered!

Aaron ... read more

Join us on an in-person outing to explore Old Maid Flats and the surrounding forests! We will explore the many ways forests changes over time by visiting an area that burned in 2015, comparing Old Maid Flats to surrounding old growth and riparian (wetland) areas, and discussing the presence of... read more

Starting this year, Bark is conducting wetland habitat surveys in Mount Hood National Forest, with the long-term goal of restoring these ecosystems and increasing their resiliency to climate change. These surveys will help us to identify components of existing wetlands and allow us to provide... read more

What is Free Mt. Hood? 
Free Mt. Hood is a campaign to protect the forest's natural, ecological resilience to the changing climate and to make Mt. Hood National Forest a 21st century model of public forest management. In this era of climatic change the vast, largely intact... read more

Never has there been a more pressing time to discuss what opportunities humans have to better coexist with wildfire. Until recently, ... read more

What is Free Mt. Hood? 
Free Mt. Hood is a campaign to protect the forest's natural, ecological resilience to the changing climate and to make Mt. Hood National Forest a 21st century model of public forest management. In this era of climatic change the vast, largely intact... read more

Bark's successes in protecting Mt. Hood forests and rivers are only possible because of our volunteer organizers, educators, and activists. This event is part of Bark's Rad◦i◦cle Training Program which empowers individuals to learn valuable skills in forest ecology, public lands advocacy and... read more

Think that Eastern Oregon is all desert, wheat fields, and watermelon farms?  Guess again! The eastern counties offer rich and diverse forests, with some familiar plants and some that are unheard of in our moist West side forests.  Join ... read more

"Public Comments" are one of the few ways that the public can affect the process of planning timber sales (a.k.a. logging projects) on public land ─ and it can feel a little overwhelming to dive into these bureaucratic processes. This introductory level workshop will help to ... read more

Join this meeting to connect with current staff and volunteers, learn about the history of Bark's work and our current efforts, and share your interests and aspirations as a forest defender!

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What is Free Mt. Hood? 
Free Mt. Hood is a campaign to protect the forest's natural, ecological resilience to the changing climate and to make Mt. Hood National Forest a 21st century model of public forest management. In this era of climatic change the vast, largely intact... read more

The Forest Service has just released the draft Environmental Assessment of the Zigzag Integrated Resource Project, a proposal that would end a 20-year respite from logging in the Zigzag Ranger District. If approved, this project would log areas of sensitive native forest on Mt. Hood including... read more

The Forest Service has just released the draft Environmental Assessment of the Zigzag Integrated Resource Project, a proposal that would end a 20-year respite from logging in the Zigzag Ranger District. If approved, this project would log areas of sensitive native forest on Mt. Hood including... read more

The Forest Service has just released the draft Environmental Assessment of the Zigzag Integrated Resource Project, a proposal that would end a 20-year respite from logging in the Zigzag Ranger District. If approved, as is, this project would log areas of Mt. Hood's sensitive native forest, above... read more

The Forest Service has just released the draft Environmental Assessment of the Zigzag Integrated Resource Project, a proposal that would end a 20-year respite from logging in the Zigzag Ranger District. If approved, as is, this project would log areas of Mt. Hood's sensitive native forest, above... read more

The Forest Service has just released the draft Environmental Assessment of the Zigzag Integrated Resource Project, a proposal that would end a 20-year respite from logging in the Zigzag Ranger District. If approved, as is, this project would log areas of Mt. Hood's sensitive native forest, above... read more

What is Free Mt. Hood? 
Free Mt. Hood is a campaign to protect the forest's natural, ecological resilience to the changing climate and to make Mt. Hood National Forest a 21st century model of public forest management. In this era of climatic change the vast, largely intact... read more

The Forest Service has just released the draft Environmental Assessment of the Zigzag Integrated Resource Project, a proposal that would end a 20-year respite from logging in the Zigzag Ranger District. If approved, as is, this project would log areas of Mt. Hood's sensitive native forest, above... read more

For part two of our July Groundtruthing training series, prepare to delve into a proposed timber sale’s geography and ecology! We will learn to to read clues amongst the trees, as well as identify what factors contribute to a healthy ecosystem, as well as see the potential... read more

Groundtruthing involves documenting threats to public forests and finding inconsistencies between... read more

This summer, Bark will be conducting wetland habitat surveys in the Clackamas District of Mt. Hood National Forest, with the long-term goal of restoring these ecosystems and increasing their resiliency to climate change. These surveys will help us identify components of high-quality beaver... read more

Bark is the local watchdog organization focused on protecting and restoring the natural process and ecosystems within Mt. Hood National Forest. For 20 years, Bark has surveyed every commercial logging project in order to protect mature and native forest, sensitive watersheds and areas of... read more

What is Free Mt. Hood? 
Free Mt. Hood is a campaign to protect the forest's natural, ecological resilience to the changing climate and to make Mt. Hood National Forest a 21st century model of public forest management. In this era of climatic change the vast, largely intact... read more

Tune in to Facebook Live for this event!

As many of us are still sheltering at home, this Bark-About will focus on edible and medicinal plants that can be found in your backyard, your closest green space or... read more

Registration is required for this workshop!... read more

While Bark has been successful in stopping thousands of acres of commercial logging on these public lands, the root source of these destructive projects is the Mt. Hood Forest Management Plan itself, which remains focused on commercial timber extraction and each new project is more destructive... read more

For our May Ecology Club, we will explore the unbelievable world of lichens! Lichens do everything from "fixing" atmospheric nitrogen to providing key nesting materials for birds. Are lichens organisms or ecosystems? Are they fungal greenhouses or algal farmsteads? Find out for yourself this... read more

Join via Zoom. Registration here.

While Bark has been successful in stopping thousands of acres of commercial logging on these public lands, the root source of these destructive... read more

Under the circumstances, our free monthly hikes into Mt. Hood National Forest have changed format! This month we're having our first livestreamed mini-hike... read more

Forest Under Story: Creative Inquiry in an Old-Growth Forest

For this meeting we'll discuss pages 0-50.

Check back here immediately before the meeting starts for the link... read more

Regretfully, Bark has decided to postpone the April 2^nd/April 5^th groundtruthing trainings to a later date, TBD. As the situation surrounding Coronavirus develops, we will take steps to reschedule these important trainings when it is safe to again gather in groups,... read more

UPDATE: Our March 25th meeting will be a virtual meeting. Join via Zoom, ... read more

Join Gradey for Bark’s free monthly hike as we explore timber sales of today and yesterday. Groundtruthing is Bark’s method of gathering site specific information about an... read more

There hasn't been any logging in the Zigzag District of Mt. Hood in almost 25 years. Because of this, and restoration + road decommissioning efforts, the salmon recovery in the Sandy River watershed has had a disproportionately large impact on populations across the Pacific NW. Fast growing,... read more

While Bark has been successful in stopping thousands of acres of commercial logging on these public lands, the root source of these destructive projects is the Mt. Hood Forest Management Plan itself, which remains focused on commercial timber extraction and each new project is more destructive... read more

Join Bark and Cascadia Wild this month for a winter tracking hike in Mt. Hood National Forest! Cascadia Wild's work is dedicated to... read more

This month Cascadia Wild joins us to talk about their wildlife tracking program and the amazing work that they do for the critters of Mt Hood! Cascadia Wild is a Portland-based non-profit dedicated to connecting local... read more

Breaking a 20-year moratorium on logging in the Zigzag Ranger District, the U.S. Forest Service is proposing the Zigzag Integrated Resource Project. The project area includes approximately 2,700 acres of logging with timber production as the main motivation. This is in response to the Trump... read more

Bark's volunteer-led bookclub is called the Understory. Its mission is to maintain a robust and active book club as strategy to actively facilitate engagement with the all the different resources Bark's library. the Understory also strives to develop cultural competency in our... read more

There hasn't been any logging in the Zigzag District of Mt. Hood in almost 25 years. Fast growing, carbon-rich forests are bouncing back from a century of clear cut logging and the recreation opportunities are world-class. Salmon recovery in the Sandy River watershed has had a disproportionately... read more

Start your new year off with a beautiful, reflective hike in Mt. Hood National Forest. Bark Abouts are usually on the 2nd Sunday, but sometimes we change the schedule. Like this time!... read more

Since 1999, Bark has pushed back on proposals to clearcut native forest, build roads through sensitive drinking watersheds and over hiking trails, and sell off the exceptional wildlife habitat of burned forest to private logging companies. While we have been successful in saving thousands of... read more

While Bark has been successful in stopping thousands of acres of commercial logging on these public lands, the root source of these destructive projects is the Mt. Hood Forest Management Plan itself, which remains focused on commercial timber extraction and each new project is more destructive... read more

Join volunteer and beaver enthusiast, Audie, for a night of beavers! We will be looking at the impacts of the loss of beaver in the Pacific Northwest, as well as showcasing the amazing work from Base Camp 2019 (including seeing cool drone footage from surveying in beaver meadows!), and... read more

Dec. 9th we'll discuss pages 0-105 + meet at the Bark office.
Dec. 11th, pages 0-293 + meet at Albina Press, 50th and Hawthorne
Dec. 16th, pages 0-389 + meet at Albina Press, 50th and Hawthorne

Bark's volunteer-led bookclub is called the Understory. Its mission is to... read more

Do Good and Get Down with Bark at the High Water Mark Thursday, December 5th!

Tis' the season to Do Good! In celebration of the ... read more

While Bark has been successful in stopping thousands of acres of commercial logging on these public lands, the root source of these destructive projects is the Mt. Hood Forest... read more

*Our annual mushroom hike is now FULL* Please check our events calendar for more opportunities to get involved with Bark's work to protect Mt. Hood National Forest! https://www.bark-out.... read more

Join us in November for our annual mushroom night! This be an opportunity for folks to bring in their mushroom finds for identification and discussion as well as check out some species we have on hand. We will set up tables with several Pacific Northwest fungal species to observe, with ... read more

We're taking a break from the usual "Crash Course in Forest Law & Policy" to have a special 20-year anniversary edition of this training.  After an overview of how the Cascades became federal public lands, we'll explore some of Bark's campaigns against timber sales, pipelines, and evil... read more

Interested in getting involved with Bark? Come to this open-house to see what our work is about and get plugged in to upcoming volunteer opportunities! You will be able to sign up to help with outreach events around Portland and field work in the forest or partner with Bark staff to work on the... read more

Join your fellow forest lovers for some fresh mountain air, wholesome do-good-ery, and camaraderie with other like-minded adventurers!

Come for a day, or for the week.  There’s plenty of fun for everyone.

Our public Base Camp is a free campout in the Mt. Hood National Forest where... read more

This is a public campout in the Mt. Hood National Forest, during which campers will support Bark’s forest defense program by working to gather critical field information on the newly proposed Grasshopper Timber Sale... read more

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*This training is now full. Please stay tuned for more opportunities this summer to get involved in this important work.

This summer, Bark is hosting its first-ever beaver habitat survey training! During these surveys, we will learn to... read more

This volunteer committee will meet monthly throughout the campaign. Jump in at any time :).

This meeting takes place at Bark's office, 351 NE 18th Ave. in Portland, OR. Near the Circut Climbing Gym and Latino Network office. Bark's office space is fully ADA accessible, gender-neutral... read more

*This training is now full. Please stay tuned for more opportunities to get trained in Groundtruthing later this summer.*

This will be the second part of our June Groundtruthing training. We will... read more

*This training is now full. Please stay tuned for more opportunities to get trained in Groundtruthing later this summer.*

Groundtruthing involves documenting threats to public forests and finding... read more

For our June Bark About, we will explore the unbelievable world of lichens! Lichens do everything from "fixing" atmospheric nitrogen to providing key nesting materials for birds.  Are lichens organisms or ecosystems? Are they fungal greenhouses or algal farmsteads?  Find out for yourself this... read more

Bark's successes in protecting Mt. Hood forests and rivers are only possible because of our volunteer organizers, educators, and activists. This event is part of Bark's Rad◦i... read more

All management in Mt. Hood National Forest is guided by its Forest Plan, which was adopted in 1990 when building roads that impact drinking water or imperil salmon was common, releasing significant amounts of CO2 from logging was an unknown concern, and all fires were supposed to be put out by... read more

What happens to the homes of the fairies and their friends when a forest is logged? In this family-friendly and child-oriented outing into a planned timber sale, we will look for signs of the rarely-seen dwellers of the forest: fairies, red tree voles, apoldontia, salamanders, and others. We... read more

Join the Arctos School of Herbal and Botanical Studies for this class on the basics of botany. We will start our day with a tour of the terms and tools one needs to properly identify plants in the Northwest. We will talk about the parts of the flower, leaf... read more

Do you love sharing your enthusiasm for Mt. Hood with others? Ever considered leading a Bark hike? At this hike leader training, we will provide you with all the tools you need to facilitate a meaningful and fun experience... read more

Bark's successes in protecting Mt. Hood forests and rivers are only possible because of our volunteer organizers, educators, and activists. This Rad◦i◦cle training focuses on the tools of advocacy, activism, and public engagement.

Portlanders old and new are incredibly fortunate to... read more

Join hike leaders Audie and Tara on our April Bark About hike to the proposed North Clack Timber Sale in Mt. Hood National Forest. Here we will visit areas of this project that were... read more

Bark's successes in protecting Mt. Hood forests and rivers are only possible because of our volunteer organizers, educators, and activists. This event is part of Bark's Rad◦i◦cle Training Program which empowers individuals to learn valuable skills in forest ecology, public lands advocacy and... read more

Activists, baristas, researchers, dog walkers, campaigners, taxi drivers, advocates, bloggers, and everyone else highly encouraged to attend!

Where: Bark Office,... read more

Want to participate in making an impact on how the U.S. Forest Service manages forests surrounding Mt. Hood? The 30-day public comment period has begun for the North Clack Timber Sale, a proposal which includes includes... read more

Interested in getting involved with Bark? Come to this open-house to see what our work is about and get plugged in to upcoming volunteer opportunities! You will be able to sign up to help with outreach events around Portland and field work in the forest or partner with Bark staff to work on the... read more

We regret to inform folks that this hike has been postponed to a later date (TBD) due to the prediction of low elevation snow this weekend - making passenger vehicle access to the mountain... read more

This hike will be designed especially for those who are new/newer to Bark! If you've just started to get involved with our work or only... read more

For January’s Ecology Club, we will explore the concept of ethical wildcrafting with community herbalist Missy Rohs and ecologist Gradey Proctor. What is wildcrafting? What does it mean to harvest ethically? Is it even possible? What knowledge would we need to gather wild plants in a sustainable... read more

*We are sorry to say that Bat Night has been cancelled. Please check back for more opportunities to explore the ecology of My. Hood, including future volunteer-led Ecology Club events every second Wednesday of each month.*... read more

Join Tao Orion, author of Beyond the War on Invasive Species: A Permaculture Approach to Ecosystem Restoration, to explore the concept of invasive species from a holistic, systems... read more

All management in Mt. Hood National Forest is guided by its Forest Plan, which was adopted in 1990 when building roads that impact drinking water or imperil salmon was common, releasing significant amounts of CO₂ from logging was an unknown concern, and all fires were supposed to be... read more

2018 Base Camp After Party!

Friday, October 12, 2018... read more

If you are interested in getting involved with Bark attend this open-house to see what our work is about and get plugged in to upcoming volunteer opportunities! You will be able to sign up... read more

This fall's first Radicle Training lands right in the middle of the #Stand4Forests Week of Action. Visit... read more

In the NW we live in the land of conifers. Join us as we discuss the 13 most common conifers in Mt Hood. How many can you name off the top of your head?

Gradey Proctor, long time Bark volunteer and co-founder of the Arctos School of Herbal and Botanical... read more

Join us in September to explore the area of the 1996 Eagle Creek timber sale and the Direct Action tactics that escalated the Forest Defense movement in the late 90s. As Bark nears it's 20th anniversary, we're taking time to study the evolution of our organization and the Forest Defense movement... read more

We’ll take turns leading songs.  They could be songs everyone knows, or your original composition, or whatever you like.   Or just sing along, or sit and listen….whatever your ability and comfort level.  Your voice is welcome, and there will be no pressure to participate.  Feel free to bring... read more

Tracking is an essential human activity. Cascadia Wild's instructors will introduce and strengthen folks ability to read animal signs in the landscape. We will look at tracks, scat, feeding sign and anything else we find. Tracking wildlife allows us to... read more

Join Gradey Proctor from the Arctos School as we explore forests to learn about how our work as plant people intersects with the important work of Bark. We will learn how forests create opportunities for us as herbalists and wildcrafters. Throughout our journey we will discuss botany, medicinal... read more

Let’s talk about how fire and climate change are affecting the forest, how better forest management can help mitigate the worst impacts of climate change, and how both are affected by the rules that govern how National Forests are managed!  This will also be a time to discuss any wonky policy... read more

Forum theater is a tool for teaching people how to change their world. It was created by Augusto Boal as a part of the “Theater of the Oppressed”. It is designed to empower people to engage with others to stop injustice and de-escalate conflict.

Local director and theater teacher, Tara... read more

the Understory’s mission is to maintain a robust and active book club as strategy to actively facilitate engagement with the all the different resources in the library. the Understory also strives to develop cultural competency in our organization and community, and has begun to develop a... read more

Dismantling White Supremacy in Environmental Activism:

A Conversation Facilitated by Erin Monahan

“If you have come to help me, you are wasting your time. If you have come because your liberation is bound... read more

Join us at Base Camp for a discussion about one of the forest's most fascinating tree-dwelling creatures: the red tree vole!  The tree vole is unique in that it lives its life in the canopy of old-growth forests rather than on... read more

Non-Violent Communication (NVC) is a specific communication theory and set of tools created with the belief that everything a person does is an attempt to meet a need. By applying recent discoveries in neurobiology to how we communicate, we can better understand how to connect with each other... read more

Human Ecology Mapping with Mazamas

Human ecology is a science that takes a systems approach to understanding human-environmental interactions at multiple scales. These interactions can include visible connections, such as hunting, hiking, mushroom harvesting, taking photographs,... read more

The Walama Restoration Project is a community organized non-profit, founded in 2001, dedicated to environmental stewardship and biological diversity through education and habitat restoration.

Bark and Walama are partnering with the U.S.... read more

The wolf has long been a symbol of survival in dire circumstances. Hunted almost to extinction in the US, it is only by a concerted effort by conservationists that wolves have begun to regain their rightful place in NW forests. In 2014, for the first time since 1947, there was a wolf confirmed... read more

Sign ups for this hike are FULL. Feel free to RSVP to be added to the wait list. Thanks!

Since the beginning, Bark has offered free, monthly hikes to Mt. Hood National Forest and surrounding public lands. We... read more

Wildfire has been a very misunderstood but essential and beneficial aspect of our forests. Join hike Bark hike leaders at the site of a recent fire in the White River watershed to learn about the roles that fire plays on our public lands and why we must learn to live with this natural... read more

Spend Mother’s Day with native wildflowers in an area of Mt. Hood National Forest recently affected by wildfire. See how it blooms. Hike leaders Rachel Freifelder and Lo Goldberg have many... read more

Wildfire has been a very misunderstood but essential and beneficial aspect of our forests. For this month's Ecology Club talk, Rachel Freifelder, an ecologist specializing in wildfire,... read more

Our next selection will be: Indians, Fires and the Land in the Pacific NW, by Robert Boyd. At this meeting we will be reading the first essay in the book as a group.... read more

Bark volunteers are coming together to produce a shadow puppet show featuring the stages of forest succession!... read more

Discover the media skills you didn't know you already have! Brief review of power mapping and Campaign Toolbox 101.... read more

At the Clinton Street Theater; 2522 SE Clinton St, Portland, Oregon 97202

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Birds have been described as everything from "bellwethers of environment health" to "the gateway drug for naturalists." In our April Ecology Night we'll explore the keys to bird identification, learn what species to watch for in the Mt. Hood region, and learn a little about new technology that... read more

Since it was proposed about 25 years ago, Ecopsychology has studied and is studying our connection with the rest of the natural world and the deep emotional and psychological effects of this separation. It looks at how overwhelming global ecological crises inspire emotional responses like denial... read more

Bark's successes in protecting Mt. Hood forests and rivers are only possible because of our volunteer organizers, educators, and activists. This event is part of... read more

Bark's successes in protecting Mt. Hood forests and rivers are only possible because of our volunteer organizers, educators, and activists. This event is part of Bark's Rad◦i◦cle Training Program which empowers individuals to learn valuable skills in forest ecology, public lands advocacy and... read more

Join Missy Rohs of the Arctos School of Herbal & Botanical Medicine for an exploration of our connection to and interdependence with plants.  We’ll talk about some plants and their medicinal uses and then delve into ways to deepen our relationships with the flora that surrounds us.  Like any... read more

This month we are excited to have the friendly folks from Cascadia Wild join us to discuss wildlife tracking and the amazing work that they do for the critters of Mt Hood! Cascadia Wild is a Portland-based non-profit dedicated to connecting local people with local ecosystems. They combine modern... read more

Join Bark hike leaders Lo and Leah to explore Alder Flat, one of the most beautiful trails along the Clackamas River. On this hike we will explore areas recently re-inhabited by a beaver, and surrounding intact old growth... read more

Our December Ecology Club will be all about the trees! Join us as we discuss the 13 most common conifers in Mt Hood. How many can you name off the top of your head?
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The Eagle Creek fire in the Columbia Gorge ignited many people's awareness about living with fire in our ecosystem. After decades of heavy suppression strategies, populated areas have grown distanced from this natural and necessary occurrence. On this month's Bark About, we'll travel to the... read more

Thursday, November 30
Bowe Theater at Hood River Valley High School, 1220 Indian Creek Rd, Hood River
Doors open at 5:45 p.m. | Event from 6:30 - 8:45 p.m.

The Columbia River Gorge is a beloved national treasure and icon of the Northwest. The Eagle Creek fire... read more

Wednesday, November 29
McMenamins Edgefield, Blackberry Hall, 2126 SW Halsey St, Troutdale
Doors open at 6 p.m. | Event from 7 - 8:30 p.m.

An educational forum on the Eagle Creek fires, their impact on the Columbia Gorge, and how you can help with the recovery... read more

Click here for the Facebook event.

What a breath of fresh air to have something to celebrate! Have you taken a moment... read more

This winter we are reconvening our book club, the Understory!

An educational forum on the Eagle Creek fires, their impact on the Columbia Gorge, and how you can help with the recovery.

This forum will feature insights from a noted fire ecologists, forestry researchers, and leaders from local business, conservation and... read more

As part of the Native Plant Society of Oregon's monthly programming, Bark's Forest Watch Coordinator Michael Krochta will give background of the organization and how they work with the USFS Botanists to collect seeds of native pollinator plants to replant and... read more

Join us for free beer, pizza and updates from Crag Law Center and the community activists leading the fight against Nestlé’s proposed water bottling plant in Cascade Locks... read more

How has history created "public lands" and how has "ownership" changed over the last century?
Which laws protect the land and which accommodate destructive commercial activity?
Who makes land management decisions about... read more

If you are interested in getting involved with Bark attend this open-house to see what our work is about and get plugged in to summer volunteer opportunities! You will be able to sign up... read more

Bark staff and volunteers invite you to a celebration of the success of this year's summer campout, Base Camp!

This party is for everyone! Whether or not you were able to join us at camp, we invite you to come enjoy an evening at the Bark office... read more

Bark staff will be on hand to help you write official public comments to the Forest Service regarding the proposed Crystal Clear Timber Sale. If you've already begun your comments, join us to polish your final draft and help... read more

With well over 1 million known species, insects and other invertebrates eclipse all other forms of life on Earth. The ecological services of insects, such as pollination, are vital to life on this planet. Though they are indisputably the most important creatures on earth, invertebrates are often... read more

Join us on our September Bark About to explore the mysterious world of mosses! Since they retain water and humidity in their habitats, mosses are ecologically important. In addition, they contribute to soil fertility and control flooding. Bark hike leaders Rachel and Mia... read more

Mosses, soft under our bare feet in the forest.  Mosses help to create soil where there is none, hold moisture, create their own microclimate.  Mosses, like lichens, are important to the earliest stages of ecological succession, growing on sand dunes and bare rock. Urban mosses are some of the... read more

Join the Devil’s Club for a native plant walk near Bark's Summer Base Camp. Devil's Club is a group of plant enthusiasts that get together to better understand our native plant neighbors... read more

In this workshop we will learn about basic taxonomy, traditional usages, ecological niches and evolutionary strategies for the mushrooms on Mt. Hood.
Jordan S. Weiss will present, and then host a Q and A. There will then be an area... read more

Ven , y descubre la naturaleza! . Tres , insects, birds, plants and more en (((español)))!... read more

Paula Hood, Co-Director of the Blue Mountains Biodiversity Project has spent over a decade working on behalf of forests and wildlands in Oregon working to defend forests on public lands through activist organization, public outreac... read more

Self care is part of resistance. If we want to be effective as a movement, we need to be able to take care of ourselves and support each other when we are facing sometimes discouraging circumstances. Join Lupin DeMuth and Adam Brockman for a discussion at ... read more

Please join Marie Knight, a traditional food gatherer and cultural teacher, for a free community dinner on August 27^th in Mt. Hood National Forest. The Creation Stories: First Foods Dinner will be held at the annual public camp out hosted by Bark, a Portland-based... read more

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It wouldn't be camp without a campfire singalong.  We will have some song books and lyric sheets.  Bring songs to share (on paper or in your head), musical instruments, or just your voice.  Songs about the forest especially encouraged.

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Dr. Trygve Steen, local forest ecologist, will give a talk about the fascinating, intricate of the web of life in our backyard forests! While this class will be appropriate for beginners, Dr. Steen’s presentation is sure to engage seasoned forest ecologists as well.

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Have you been curious about backpacking, but intimidated by all the details? Going for a hike is a great way to plan a backpacking trip! Bark hike leaders Lo Goldberg and Bob Koscik will lead a fun hike and discuss the ins and outs of backpacking. We'll focus on food, water, and waste, as well... read more

This will be the second part of our July Groundtruthing training. We will learn to safely navigate our way through the forest with basic map and compass skills, play detective amongst the trees, and learn to see all the... read more

Groundtruthing involves documenting threats to public forests and finding inconsistencies between what the Forest Service says and what is actually occurring on the... read more

Come learn why our public lands are important at a public forum hosted by the Oregon Public Lands Alliance (OPLA). We'll also... read more

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Ready to take a tour inside Mount Hood?  Join Bark's Ecology Club this June and we will go layer by layer into this dynamic and iconic volcano.  We will discuss the ins and outs of the geologic history of the Pacific Northwest.  There will be hands on time with rocks from the area as your host... read more

Bark volunteers are concerned about the health of the forest, dedicated to developing their skills as forest defenders, and make a vital contribution to our work to protect th... read more

Join us at Bark for a forest game night! As we move through the uncharted territory of a Trump administration, it is increasingly important for the environmental community to come together and cultivate new relationships. This will be an interactive, role-playing game style, with participants... read more

Bark will be co-sponsoring this event with the Portland Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Oregon (NPSO-PDX) as part of Portland's Native Plant Appreciation Week to delve into the wonderful world of the pollinators and their plants. Pollinators are... read more

Bark, protectors of Mt. Hood, is proud to host the first annual

People’s Forest Forum for Mt. Hood National Forest

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For our April Ecology Club, we will explore the unbelievable world of lichens! Lichens do everything from "fixing" atmospheric nitrogen to providing... read more

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*Please note that this hike overlaps with daylight savings! Don't forget to spring forward one hour!*

Join Gradey Proctor, long time Bark volunteer and co-founder of the Arctos School, as we explore what it means to belong to the... read more

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This month we are excited to have the friendly folks from Cascadia Wild join us to discuss wildlife tracking and the amazing work that they do for the critters of Mt Hood! Cascadia Wild is a Portland-based non-profit dedicated to ... read more

This month Bark and Cascadia Wild are teaming up to lead a winter tracking hike in Mt. Hood National Forest. Learn the art of animal tracking and how to help protect our threatened local forests. Cascadia Wild is dedicated to teaching people about the natural world and inspiring personal... read more

Please join us for a talk and performance of traditional music by young indigenous organizer Jacob Johns, from the Hopi and Akimel O'odham tribes.

Johns will speak on how Portland can be a part of the greater water protector movement, including upcoming efforts against petroleum... read more

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Bark's successes in protecting Mt. Hood forests and rivers are only possible because of our volunteer organizers, educators, and activists. This Rad◦i◦cle training focuses on the tools of advocacy, activism, and public engagement.... read more

This training aims to connect aspiring leaders with Bark organizers and to share the basics of community organizing such as event planning, social media, and simple public actions.

*Due to the winter snow warning and unanticipated snow levels in the foothills, this hike is postponed. Please take extra caution this weekend and stay tuned for more... read more

Forests are where we choose to fight climate change because the trees and soils of the Pacific Northwest have incredible potential of mitigating its worst effects. Because of moisture, temperature, and the dominance of coniferous species of trees, the forest service estimates 93 metric tons of... read more

For our December Bark About, we'll be hiking through a recently logged forest in the Grove Timber Sale, or the “Grove Thinning” project as called by the Forest Service. During this hike we'll be witnessing and discussing the... read more

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RSVP HERE to help plant trees to restore old logging roads and protect water quality in the Clackamas River basin. Bark secured a grant from Portland General Electric and partnered with the... read more

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RSVP HERE to help plant trees Nov. 10th to restore old logging roads and protect water quality in the Clackamas River basin. We are expecting a large group, which means that we will also need... read more

Plant for the Planet is excited to partner with 350PDX to help pass the nation’s strongest ban against new fossil fuel development. And we need youth to help us do it!... read more

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In September, Ecology Club will focus on the birds and habitats of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge. Candace Larson, long time Bark volunteer and field biologist with the Audubon Society of Portland, spends each spring season on... read more

Mt. Hood Plant for the Planet Academy:

Sunday, September 4, 2016
9am - 2:00pm (snack and lunch provided)
Please arrive by 8:45.

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Bark's Basecamp in the Mt. Hood Forest
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Climate Weekend at Bark! Basecamp September 2nd-5th

The amazing organizers and volunteers over at 350PDX will be camping out with Barkers over Labor Day weekend and leading workshops and hikes focused on the intersection of climate change and forest defense work. We'll be... read more

Bark's Summer Base Camp 2016

 Session 2 - Aug 30-Sept 12

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Join Dr. Lupin DeMuth, ND, a long time Bark supporter and lover of the Cascades, for a fun and informative plant walk on Sunday morning.  She will discuss the medicinal uses and basic plant identification of some of Mt. Hood's most popular plants. Lupin has studied herbal medicine for the... read more

Join Bark volunteers for an easy hike to one of the most beautiful spots in the forest to engage hikers with Bark’s mission. We will be doing some fun and simple outreach activities with the public and hopefully catching up with PCT hikers on their way through the forest!

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Forum theater is a tool for teaching people how to change their world. It was created by Augusto Boal as a part of the “Theater of the Oppressed”. It is designed to empower people to engage with others to stop injustice and de-escalate conflict.

Local director and theater teacher, Tara... read more

A night to remember with Joe Beelart, long-time Bark supporter and author of the book Oregon Bigfoot Highway, a collection of stories of Bigfoot sightings in the area of Bark's Summer Base Camp! Joe will regale us with tails of Mt. Hood's most mysterious resident from 1911 until the most... read more

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Groundtruthing involves documenting threats to public forests and finding inconsistencies between what the Forest Service says and what is actually occurring on the... read more

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For our July Ecology Club event, we will be delving into the wonderful world of the pollinators! Pollinators are responsible for assisting over 80% of the world's flowering plants. Without them, humans and wildlife wouldn't have much to eat or look at! Animals that assist plants in their... read more

For the first time ever, Bark will be co-sponsoring our monthly hike with the Portand Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Oregon (NPSO-PDX) to delve into the wonderful world of the pollinators and their flowers.... read more

Protecting Our Water

This month we will hear from Dae Dahlquist, local kid activist and educator, about the importance of protecting water. Both in the forest and in the city, water is negatively impacted by road building, runoff, and pollution. The... read more

Join Bark volunteer Heather Fisher in July for a presentation & discussion on Mt. Hood -- the volcano!

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Learn how to make and use charcoal pigment in your work ... read more

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Join Bark’s volunteer Hike Leaders on the Clackamas River to see the very rare Iris tenuis in bloom! This hike will be a very easy excursion geared towards kids of all ages. We will be following the Clackamas... read more

Portland has a burgeoning urban farming culture but with concerns about soil pollution, neonicotinoids, and climate change there is more to it than just building a couple of raised beds on the curb!

We've invited speakers from the Soil Not Oil Coalition, Bee Friendly Portland, and PSU to... read more

We want to set aside some time and space for kids to play, learn about the environment, and organize and work on issues that matter to them.... read more

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Wildfire has been a very misunderstood, but essential and beneficial, aspect of our forests. Only recently has research begun to show wildfire’s true nature and its importance to healthy forest ecosystems. Join Bark volunteers and Portland State University researcher Andrés Holz to discuss the... read more

Wildfire has been a very misunderstood, but essential and beneficial, aspect of our forests. Only recently has research begun to show wildfire’s true nature and it’s importance to healthy forest ecosystems. Join hike leaders Kyla Zaret and Brady Hall to visit the site of the 36 Pit Fire along... read more

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Groundtruthing involves documenting threats to public forests and finding inconsistencies between what the Forest Service says and what is actually occurring on the... read more

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Help stop the spread of Genetically Engineered Trees!

2015 was a busy year in the fight against the commercial release of genetically engineered (GE) Trees. From coordinating resistance on six continents against the commercial release of GE Trees in Brazil, presenting in venues across the... read more

Ecosystems: Communities of Balance

We want to set aside some time and space for kids to play, learn about the environment, and organize and work on issues that matter to them.

This will be a monthly event, hosted by some of our youngest Barkers! There will be games... read more

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When a canvasser shows up at the door it’s unexpected, an uninvited disruption. What is it they want? Usually to change something, preserve something, raise awareness, a donation, a signature, a pledge.

The best kind of art serves as an unexpected disruption, a proactive agent, a conduit... read more

Are you interested in becoming more involved in Bark's work to protect Mt. Hood National Forest? This introductory session is for you!

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This month Bark and Cascadia Wild are teaming up to lead a winter tracking hike in Mt. Hood National Forest. Learn the art of animal tracking and how to help protect our threatened local forests. Cascadia Wild is dedicated to teaching people about the natural world and inspiring personal... read more

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The Mt Hood National Forest is holding a public meeting to discuss the Polallie Cooper II Timber Sale. The meeting will take place on February 10, 2016 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. in Hood River, Oregon at the Hood River Fire... read more

Join us at the Bark office to hear from Kimberly and Alex, a couple of our 'volunteerns' who have been working to build Bark's resources regarding wildlife management in Mt. Hood National Forest. Working specifically on the problematic delisting process and decision by the Oregon Dept. of Fish... read more

This month we are excited to have the friendly folks from Cascadia Wild join us to discuss wildlife tracking and the amazing work that they do for the critters of Mt Hood! Cascadia Wild is a Portland-based non-profit dedicated to ... read more

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This Town Hall meeting is being organized by volunteers from Oregon House Districts 45(Michael Dembrow) and 46(Alissa Keny-Guyer) but is open to the general public. This event will offer opportunities to get information from organizations & groups whose work addresses climate issues, give... read more

Please join the Bark community as we stand up in support of the many refuge officials, Indigenous people, ranchers, environmental advocates, and community members who have ensured that the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge remains one of the most special places in this region. The Refuge provides... read more

This month we will be joined by Joe Beelart, author of the newly released Oregon Bigfoot Highway, a collection of stories of Bigfoot sightings in the Clackamas watershed of Mt. Hood National Forest! These accounts span over one hundred years and were reported by persons of diverse professions... read more

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Join hike leader Jim Destaebler for our December Bark-About to the lost roads of Fish Creek. In 1996, devestating floods removed many of the roads and bridges from the this area, and now Fish Creek is home to one of the largest whole watershed restoration projects undertaken in the United States... read more

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Hood River County residents have filed a precedent-setting ballot measure that would stop Nestlé’s plans to export over a hundred million gallons of bottled water a year from the Columbia Gorge for good… but we need your help to make it a reality!

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Have you been curious to start birding, but aren’t quite sure how to begin? In collaboration with Esther Forbyn and her amazing new project “... read more

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The Portland Pataphysical Society is hosting a panel discussion with artist Gary Wiseman. Gary has been the Tinderbox Artist-in-... read more

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Going for a hike is a great way to plan a backpacking trip. Have you been curious about backpacking, but intimidated by all the details? Lola will lead a fun hike and discuss the ins and outs of backpacking. We'll focus on food, water, and waste, as well as what to pack. Our hike will take us... read more

Bark will be hosting Ecology Club on Monday, August 17th from 6pm to 9pm (and will continue to meet the second Monday of each month. This month's third Monday is an exception). This month: Bat night! Bats are essential to forest ecosystems for their roles as... read more

Join Bark volunteer hike leaders, herbalist Missy Rohs of Arctos School and naturalist Candace Larson, for a hike to the Polallie Cooper Timber Sale area.  As a part of this... read more

It’s been nearly a year since the fire at the historic Osborne building that forced Bark to move to temporary offices. A few months ago, we started to see this as an opportunity to make some changes that have... read more

The wolf has long been a symbol of survival in dire circumstances. Hunted almost to extinction in the US, it is only by a concerted effort by conservationists that wolves have begun to regain their rightful place in NW forests. This past December, for the first time since 1947, there was a... read more

This July we will be visiting the Jazz Timber Sale, near the Collawash River in Mt. Hood National Forest. Bark has been fighting Jazz its inception in 2011. After seeing what “restoration thinning” looked like on the ground, we stuck our necks out and said we could not collaborate with the... read more

The Ecological Importance of Mixed-Severity Forest Fires: Nature’s Phoenix
A presentation with Dr. Dominick DellaSala of the GEOS Institute
 Hood River Public Library (502 State St, Hood River, OR 97031)

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The Ecological Importance of Mixed-Severity Forest Fires: Nature’s Phoenix
Presentation with Dr. Dominick DellaSala of the GEOS Institute and benefit for Bark!
Patagonia, 907 NW Irving St. Portland, OR 97209... read more

Our friends at the Slide Inn are hosting a fundraising night to support our campaign to stop Nestle’s proposed bottling plant. The Slide Inn serves delicious food from their SE Portland location. They will be donating a percentage of the night’s sales to... read more

From Friday, June 26th- Monday, June 29th Bark will be in the mysterious forests surrounding the East Fork Hood River, gathering the information that is needed to protect the forest from the effects of the Polallie Cooper... read more

From Friday, June 26th- Monday, June 29th Bark will be in the mysterious forests surrounding the East Fork Hood River, gathering the information that is needed to protect the forest from the effects of the Polallie Cooper... read more

From Friday, June 26th- Monday, June 29th Bark will be in the mysterious forests surrounding the East Fork Hood River, gathering the information that is needed to protect the forest from the effects of the Polallie Cooper... read more

From Friday, June 26th- Monday, June 29th Bark will be in the mysterious forests surrounding the East Fork Hood River, gathering the information that is needed to protect the forest from the effects of the Polallie Cooper... read more

Dr. Trygve Steen, local forest ecologist, will give a talk about the fascinating, intricate of the web of life in our backyard forests! While this class will be appropriate for beginners, Dr. Steen’s presentation is sure to engage seasoned forest ecologists as well.

Join us to talk about... read more

How should 2.5 million acres of Oregon's public lands be managed?  Should we increase logging when the northerns spotted owl is still in decline, or refocus our tax dollars toward restoring our watersheds and protecting habitat? These are questions that the Bureau of Land Management wants to ask... read more

Join Bark for a hike to one of the most unique, facinating and historic places we could think of in Mt. Hood National Forest: Lemiti Butte.  Once a stop on the historic Oregon Skyline trail, this part of the forest is now... read more

Join us for a workshop on social media strategies for campaign outreach. This workshop will be led by Brad Cohen, a longtime media planner with creative and innovative ideas for effective techniques in social media management. More information to come. If you are interested to attend, RSVP... read more

This all day field trip will highlight the unique ecological qualities of Pacific Northwest forests. We will cover major tree species in the Cascades, indicator plant species (the stories the plants are telling us), commonly seen wildlife, forest succession, and the importance of fire, decay and... read more

Alex P Brown, Bark's Executive Director for nearly 10 years, is taking a one-year leave of absence starting June 1. Bark's Board of Directors welcomes Amy Harwood as Interim Executive Director. Bark board members will share why they see this not as an inconvenience, but an opportunity to retain... read more

Want to learn more about forest issues, ecology and activism?  Bark will be hosting its Ecology Club on Monday, May 11th, 6pm to 9pm and will continue to meet the second... read more

The U.S. Forest Service is hosting listening sessions on forest planning in local communities across Oregon and Washington. The Mt. Hood National Forest will join the Gifford Pinchot National Forest to host an open, public listening session so that communities in southern WA and the east side of... read more

Join hike leaders Lola Goldberg and Brenna Bell for a special Mother's Day hike through the Airstrip Timber Sale!  Six years after this project was first proposed, and after two fires (one at Bark, one at Airstrip) Bark is... read more

Location: SEIU Local 49 (3536 SE 26th Ave, Portland, OR 97202)

Many constituents have contacted Rep. Nosse’s office regarding the proposed Nestle Bottled Water Plant in Cascade Locks, expressing a number of concerns about it. Rep. Nosse understands the importance of... read more

Nestlé wants to build their first water bottling facility in Oregon, located in the Columbia Gorge, privatizing millions of gallons of public water each year.... read more

We recently had a big win stopping a terrible logging proposal. To celebrate and recognize Earth Day, we're teaming up with... read more

The door is opening for Nestlé's proposed bottling plant in the Columbia River Gorge. This will be the first time the... read more

Learn how the forests of the Cascades became federal land, and about the laws & policies that shape past, current and future land management. With a focus on Mt. Hood National Forest, Brenna Bell, Bark’s staff attorney, will explore the ins and outs of politics and law as it relates to... read more

The Pacific Northwest (OR, WA) and Pacific Southwest (CA) Regions of the U.S. Forest Service are beginning a public conversation on the process for revising forest land management plans in the Northwest Forest Plan amendment area.

“The Forest Service is committed to the original tenets... read more

Join Bark volunteers Audie Fuller and Gradey Proctor for a hike on Mt. Hood's eastern flanks! We'll visit Tamanawas Falls and the recently revived Polallie Cooper Timber Sale — one of a series of large-scale logging... read more

Want to learn more about forest issues, ecology and activism?  Bark's forest resource library will be kicking off the first of its regular open hours on January 12th, 5pm to 9pm and will continue to meet the second Monday of each month. Our library is more than... read more

Join us for a hike through the geologically unique winter wonderland which is Old Maid Flat! There have been some amazing things going on in this part of the forest recently, from the cancellation of the Horseshoe Timber Sale to... read more

Join Bark volunteer Audie Fuller for a hike on Mt. Hood's eastern flanks! We'll visit the recently revived Polallie Cooper timber sale — one of a series of large-scale logging proposals currently planned for Mt. Hood. This area is home to 12 species of coniferous trees, and on this hike we will... read more

For months now, we’ve been talking about Mt. Hood National Forest’s upcoming Travel Analysis Process (TAP). ... read more

There are too many roads on Mt. Hood! Join Bark at the Forest Service's TAP Open House in the Zigzag District to demand clean water and peaceful recreation on Mt. Hood. Not sure what TAP is?... read more

Forest roads – we use them to access our favorite trails, campgrounds, and mushrooming spots but we may not consider their environmental impacts and what it takes to have roads in our National Forest. Join Bark for a tour of roads in the Zigzag / Upper Sandy River area to discuss the good and... read more

October is Bark's annual mushroom hike with Mark DesMarets, who will teach us about the role fungus plays in our forests. Expect to walk up to two miles off trail on this month's hike. Please bring lunch, water, and sturdy boots. And if you'd like to bring home some edible mushrooms bring a... read more

**This training has been postponed. If you are interested in being a hike leader for Bark, please contact michael@bark-out.org. Since the beginning, Bark has offered free, monthly hikes to Mt. Hood National Forest and surrounding public... read more

Come camp out with Bark in White River, Friday Sept. 26th through Sunday, Sept. 28th! For three days, we’ll be in the amazing forests on Mount Hood’s eastern flanks, gathering the information needed to shift the misguided priorities driving the Forest Service’s current... read more

Join Bark volunteer Gradey Proctor for a day on the mountain, learning the dominant conifers of the Pacific Northwest. We will spend our time in the Polallie Cooper timber sale in Mt Hood National Forest. This timber sale is at middle elevations, and right between the wetter westside forests and... read more

Learn how Bark's unthinkable (at least to some) opposition to a road decommissioning project adjacent to the Salmon-Huckleberry Wilderness led to an even larger restoration victory and major recreation victory for Mt. Hood National Forest.... read more

Did you know that recreation on public lands provides over $1 billion in annual federal tax revenue, and that last year the timber program cost the agency $422 million in lost expenses?

And did you have any idea that federal funds to reduce environmental impacts from roads have fallen 90... read more

Join Bark volunteer Lola Goldberg for a hike on Mt. Hood's eastern flanks! We'll visit the recently revived Polallie Cooper timber sale — one of a series of large-scale logging proposals currently planned for Mt. Hood. See firsthand why cutting down our recovering forests harms watershed health... read more

Join herbalist Missy Rohs as we discuss northwest Oregon’s native plants — specifically, the plants that make a tasty campground tea or a delicious addition to your fireside dinner.  We’ll touch on botanical identification and safety as we focus on the amazing spices found outside of your... read more

Join Bark volunteer Jim DeStaebler as we hike through Mount Hood National Forest seeking the elusive birds of forested habitat. Jim has spent years doing bird surveys throughout Oregon and we are lucky to have his expertise for our July Hike. We will be looking for our feathered friends by sight... read more

We will heighten our powers of perception through a series of drawing exercises, creating new neural pathways and deepening our relationships with the non-human world. Come prepared to walk through an urban riparian (wet, streamside) forest.  Bring paper to draw on and a variety of drawing... read more

Learn from a local northwest forest expert about the amazing intricacies of the web of life in our Pacific Northwest old-growth forests. Fascinating features of soil as well as the relationship of these forests to climate change will also be presented. This class will be appropriate for... read more

Forest roads – we use them to access our favorite trails, campgrounds, and mushrooming spots but we may not consider their environmental impacts and what it takes to have roads in our National Forest. Join Bark for a tour of roads in the Zigzag / Upper Sandy River or Clackamas River area to... read more

Forest roads – we use them to access our favorite trails, campgrounds, and mushrooming spots, but we may not consider their environmental impacts and what it takes to have roads in our National Forest. Join Bark for a tour of roads in the Zigzag / Upper Sandy River or Clackamas River area to... read more

Learn more about the Jazz Timber Sale while you participate in a letter writing campaign to stop Jazz and raise awareness about the impacts of building roads through the forest and logging under the guise of restoration. This is a great opportunity to learn more while helping out as well as... read more

June's Bark About hike coincides with our 10 day Collawash Campout! If you are interested in the campout but can't make it for much time, this hike will be a good way to get in on the fun. Hike leader Audie Fuller will help us... read more

Start the summer in the forest this year at Bark's Collawash River campout! This will be a ten day event open to all participants who wish to join, any time between May 30th and June 8th.  Learn about what's next in the campaign to end the destructive projects in Mt. Hood National Forest which... read more