( 90 min. video , from Mugsy Explains) This science teacher takes you on a fascinating journey where you'll learn everything there is to be learned about camas, a plant that historically served as the main staple food for most of the indigenous people of the Pacific Northwest. He explains the history, anatomy, reproduction, and ecology of this amazing plant, and travels to actual camas meadows in the process. He also cultivates camas in his garden at home, and harvests, cooks

(1-page article by Cynthia Orlando, Oregon Dept. of Forestry.) " What's So Special About Oregon White Oaks? It’s now estimated that more than 99 percent of pre-settlement prairies and savannas in Oregon have been converted to urban areas, farms, and other developments. In addition to urban development, yet another challenge to this native tree is the spread of invasive plant species. Diversity of bird species is often higher in oak forests than in adjacent conifer forests. O