Help shape the vision for a new outdoor education space along Bear Creek! This exciting project will transform a three-acre parcel into a dynamic, outdoor learning environment for students in the Phoenix-Talent School District.

When: Saturday, January 11, 2025, from 9:00 to 11:00 AM

Where: Talent Library, 101 Home St, Talent, OR 97540

We welcome all community members, including children, to participate in this collaborative meeting. If you’re interested in attending, please RSVP by emailing us at [insert email address].

We hope to see you there!

The emerald ash borer is an invasive beetle that targets ash trees, and it has been identified as a significant concern for Oregon’s urban and riparian ecosystems. The beetle damages trees by feeding on their inner bark, disrupting nutrient and water transport, and is expected to affect up to 99% of Oregon's ash trees.

The loss of these trees could result in a range of environmental impacts. In urban areas, ash trees help mitigate the urban heat island effect by providing shade, and in riparian zones, they stabilize riverbanks and keep streams cool, which is important for aquatic species. Without these trees, urban areas could experience higher temperatures, and stream ecosystems could face increased stress, potentially harming water quality and biodiversity.

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