Happy Oregon summer, Friend! It's that time of year when Oregonians all seem to head outside. Relaxing at the coast, hiking the trails, paddling the rivers, tending to gardens, grilling in the backyard, or just enjoying a quick lunch break in a city park—whatever your outdoor pleasure, I hope you're getting plenty of of it. The staff and board of 1000 Friends recently enjoyed a day of fun in the sun when we gathered at the lovingly-restored Mount Hood Town Hall (a 100-year-old schoolhouse), visited the pear and apple orchards at McCarthy Family Farm (that's their classic red barn pictured above), and toured some truly beautiful (and affordable!) recent housing developments in Hood River with our partners at THRIVE. Read on for the latest updates, and remember: All of this is made possible because of you. Thank you! For Oregon,  Executive Director | |
