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301 Gallery & Friends of the Columbia Gorge Present “INSPIRED!” Art Exhibition

301 Gallery & Friends of the Columbia Gorge Present “INSPIRED!” Art Exhibition

May 7, 2024

301 Gallery % Friends of the Columbia Gorge announce an art exhibition titled “INSPIRED!,” a showcase of conserved lands in the Columbia River Gorge. 10% of proceeds benefit Friends.

Heartleaf Bluffs: A Gem Hiding in Plain Sight

Heartleaf Bluffs: A Gem Hiding in Plain Sight

April 12, 2024
Latest News

Heartleaf Bluffs, a stunning 105-acre cliffside property just west of the Klickitat River near Lyle, Washington, is the jewel of Share the Wonder.

Building Climate Resilience through Habitat Restoration

Building Climate Resilience through Habitat Restoration

April 11, 2024

In 2020, Friends acquired preserves at Cape Horn and Catherine Creek. Each holds opportunities for habitat restoration and accessible recreation through Share the Wonder.

Gorge Towns to Trails Coming to Life

Gorge Towns to Trails Coming to Life

April 10, 2024

Gorge Towns to Trails is Friends’ initiative to create a world-class trail network encircling the Gorge. Donations to Share the Wonder will help us build a trail from Mosier to The Dalles.

Friends Joins New "Give for the Gorge" Fundraising Program

Friends Joins New "Give for the Gorge" Fundraising Program

February 21, 2024
Latest News

Give for the Gorge, a new point-of-sale fundraising program at select Gorge businesses, will benefit local organizations focused on the environment, housing and food security.

How Groundhog Day 2004 Changed Everything for Friends of the Columbia Gorge

How Groundhog Day 2004 Changed Everything for Friends of the Columbia Gorge

February 1, 2024 - By Kevin Gorman
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A transformational bequest gift from Gorge conservationist Norman Yeon to Friends on Groundhog Day 2004 was the catalyst for creating Friends of the Columbia Gorge Land Trust.

Friends Announces Community Engagement Plan for New Trail Linking The Dalles to Mosier

Friends Announces Community Engagement Plan for New Trail Linking The Dalles to Mosier

January 24, 2024
In the Press

Friends and the US Forest Service jointly announce an initiative to engage the community in the planning and development of a trail connecting Mosier to The Dalles, Oregon.

Land Trust Accreditation Stakeholder Notification & Public Notice

Land Trust Accreditation Stakeholder Notification & Public Notice

January 18, 2024
Latest News

Friends of the Columbia Gorge is pleased to announce it is applying for renewal of our land trust accreditation. A public comment period is now open through March 22, 2024.

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