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Youth crew restores Black Butte summit
Maret Pajutee, Sisters Ranger District Ecologist|Updated Jul 12, 2011
Their faces were streaked with dirt, but they had a certain glow about them that wasn't just sunburn. The 12-person "Red" Crew of the Northwest Youth Corps, a youth development and outdoor education organization, spent last week undertaking the largest restoration project ever performed on the summit of Black Butte. They improved one of Central Oregon's favorite hiking trails, restored habitat - and rescued a baby golden eagle to boot. The mountaintop has been the most... Full story
Squaw Creek cleanup finds trash and treasure
Maret Pajutee, Sisters Ranger District Ecologist|Updated May 25, 1999
Fifteen volunteers helped make Squaw Creek a little more scenic during river cleanup on Saturday, May 22. The group visited six sites, from Petersen Ridge to the Sisters city limits, learned about river issues, and removed 50 bags of trash. The trash was predominantly beer cans, food containers, and other discards including numbers of spent ammunition casings. Many in the group found treasure as well, discovering secret spots, including scenic canyon overlooks and areas where the wild creek swirls between cliffs and old... Full story