Waipuna is an exciting collaboration of three talented individuals from celebrated Hawaiian musical families. They bring a fresh and contemporary energy to Hawaiian classics and to the island sound, preserving tradition while moving it into the 21st century. Hawaiian heritage is thriving, and Waipuna reflects both the traditions passed forward from the previous generations and the transformations that keep culture alive for the generations to come.

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Check out THE CIVIC'S CLUB 22 for a social hour starting at 6pm.  Light food and drinks are available for purchase.  

photo credit: Doug Gorsline

Event Description:

Oregon white oak trees seem abundant, almost weedy in the gorge. They are the least showy of our native hardwoods and often look as though they are falling apart. So why in 2020 did a diverse group of stakeholders, band together for a closer look at these native trees? Why are oaks being called a lifeboat? A safe-zone for species trying to survive the subtle (and not so subtle) changes that are accompanying our changing climate?And how might new efforts to conserve and restore oak woodlands in the Gorge impact our landscapes, people, and even economy? Join Lindsay Cornelius, Manager of the East Cascades Oak Partnership, to learn why oaks make such excellent neighbors in a place prone to drought, fires, heat, and wind. And explore how these sometimes decrepit-looking trees are actually supporting vibrant life - more so than any other tree species in the Gorge. 

Speaker Bio:

Lindsay Cornelius has been observing and managing oak habitats in the Columbia River Gorge and East Cascades for more than 20 years as a natural area manager for Columbia Land Trust and most recently as the manager of the East Cascades Oak Partnership.  She earned a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science from Western Washington University but the applied learning she's done over the last two decades restoring, enhancing, and making mistakes in oak woodlands has earned her a PhD in curiosity.

Livestream:

A Livestream of this program will be accessible on the night of the event.

More Info:

East Cascades Oak Partnership

Questions?

Email us at SOP@MtAdamsInstitute.org