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Oregon Wildlife Foundation

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Oregon Wildlife Foundation is an apolitical operating charitable foundation dedicated to increasing private and public funding support for wildlife conservation projects in Oregon. For more information visit myowf.org. A raccoon runs our account.

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Oregon Wildlife Foundation @orwildlife.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
🦝 What’s on a raccoon’s menu? Pretty much everything. They're omnivores and equal opportunity eaters. In the wild, their diet can include fruits, nuts, seeds, insects, worms, crayfish, frogs, eggs and other small animals. #OregonWildlife #Raccoons #TrashPanda #UrbanWildlife
Momma raccoon cuddles her kiddo while on a branch
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Oregon Wildlife Foundation @orwildlife.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
🦉 Whooo’s out there? Oregon is home to 14 species of owls, from tiny northern saw-whet owls to great gray owls with wingspans stretching nearly five feet. What types of owls have you seen in your neighborhood? #OregonWildlife #OregonOwls #Owls #Wildlife #OregonNature
Great horned owl
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Oregon Wildlife Foundation @orwildlife.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
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Why beavers are the real stars of this Oregon City watershed restoration project
What looks like a mess of fallen trees in a creek could ultimately help protect homes from flooding and improve habitat for native fish.
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Oregon Wildlife Foundation @orwildlife.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
🫐 Summer Soirée is almost here! 🫐 This Sunday, we’ll gather for an evening celebrating Oregon’s wildlife and wild places—and we couldn’t do it without the incredible generosity of our Summer Soirée sponsors. grabs. Learn more about Summer Soirée and grab your raffle tickets at myowf.org/events.
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Oregon Wildlife Foundation @orwildlife.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
🦇 New episode of Northwest Nature Matters! From acoustic monitoring to conservation challenges, it's an engaging conversation you won't want to miss. 🎧 Listen now: nwnaturematters.libsyn.com/audible-bat-... #NorthwestNatureMatters #Podcast #Bats #BatConservation #Wildlife #Conservation
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Oregon Wildlife Foundation @orwildlife.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
🍷🫐 A heartfelt thank you to our Platinum Sponsors, Craig & Lynne Johnston! Your generosity helps make Oregon Wildlife Foundation’s Summer Soirée on August 16 possible! myowf.org/events. #SummerSoiree #OWF #Conservation #ThankYouSponsors #OregonWildlife
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Oregon Wildlife Foundation @orwildlife.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
🦌 Did you know Oregon is home to two species of elk? Roosevelt elk, the largest elk in North America, thrive in the lush forests of western Oregon, while Rocky Mountain elk roam the mountains, high desert, and open country east of the Cascades. #OregonWildlife #Elk #RooseveltElk #wildlife
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Oregon Wildlife Foundation @orwildlife.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Leading up to August 1, Worldwide Marine Protected Area Day, we’re launching a Month of Marine Reserves! Tune in on July 6 to learn about how the marine reserves were established! Visit oregonmarinereserves.com #MonthofMarineReserves #OregonMarineReserves #ThePeoplesCoast #OregonCoast #ODFW
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Oregon Marine Reserves - Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
Oregon's marine reserves are areas in our coastal waters dedicated to conservation and scientific research. Managed by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife.
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Oregon Wildlife Foundation @orwildlife.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
🐟 PARTY #1 10:00–10:45 a.m. Activities 10:45 a.m. Birthday Sing-Along 🎶 11:30 a.m. Cupcakes 🧁 🐟 PARTY #2 12:30–1:15 p.m. Activities 1:15 p.m. Birthday Sing-Along 🎶 1:30 p.m. Cupcakes 🧁 1:45 p.m. Raffle Drawing 🎟️ #HermanTheSturgeon #BonnevilleFishHatchery #OregonWildlife
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Oregon Wildlife Foundation @orwildlife.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
Your tires and gear can unknowingly transport invasive species between natural areas. Before you ride: Clean your tires and bike frame Remove mud and debris Check your gear and clothing #PlayCleanGoWeek #oregon #invasivespecies #portland #mthood
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Oregon Wildlife Foundation @orwildlife.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
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Oregon Kids Asked To Help Name New Fish And Wildlife K-9 -
Oregon fish and wildlife troopers' new 1-year-old Labrador needs a name, and youths aged 9-17 are being asked to come up with one that's related to the outdoors, wildlife or fish.
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Oregon Wildlife Foundation @orwildlife.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
🦦 Happy World Otter Day! Otters play an important role in healthy ecosystems and remind us just how connected Oregon’s waterways are to wildlife conservation. 💙 Have you ever spotted an otter in Oregon? Tell us where in the comments! 👇 #WorldOtterDay #OregonWildlife #Otters #RiverOtter #SeaOtter
Sea otter floating on its back.
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Oregon Wildlife Foundation @orwildlife.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
After 7½ years of service, countless investigations, and more than a few well-earned treats, OSP Fish & Wildlife Conservation K-9 Buck is officially retiring. 🐾💙 Want to support Oregon’s Fish & Wildlife Conservation K-9 teams? Learn more at myowf.org/osp-conserva... #OregonWildlife #OSP #K9
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Oregon Wildlife Foundation @orwildlife.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
Some ducks stay year-round, while others migrate thousands of miles through the Pacific Flyway. Keep an eye out for familiar favorites like Mallards and Wood Ducks, or winter visitors like Northern Pintails, Buffleheads, and Canvasbacks. #OregonWildlife #OregonBirding #ducks
Harlequin duck on rocks
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Oregon Wildlife Foundation @orwildlife.bsky.social · 09/05/2026
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Where to See Wildflowers
The time has come! After surviving the extra-long winter this year, we deserve a vibrant wildflower season. Start planning your summer hiking now so you don't miss any of the peak blooms. photo: M...
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Oregon Wildlife Foundation @orwildlife.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
👀 Keep an eye out—spring wildlife is on the move. If you’re out exploring: ➡️ Give wildlife space ➡️ Keep dogs leashed ➡️ Drive a little slower—especially at dawn and dusk 💚
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Oregon Wildlife Foundation @orwildlife.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Our Wildlife-Friendly Fencing Manual shows how small design changes can: ✔️ Help animals pass safely ✔️ Reduce injuries and entanglement ✔️ Support healthy wildlife movement across the landscape 🔗 Download the guide: myowf.org/wildlifemoves #OregonWildlife #WildlifeFriendly #Conservation #MuleDeer
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Oregon Wildlife Foundation @orwildlife.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
Meet one of Oregon’s tiniest alpine residents: the pika 🏔️ These round-eared, squeaky little mammals (relatives of rabbits!) live high in the rocky slopes of places like the Cascades. #pika #oregon #wildlife #PNW
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Oregon Wildlife Foundation @orwildlife.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
Spring in Oregon means the wild world is waking up 🌿🦌🐋 Where’s your favorite place to view wildlife in Oregon this spring? Drop it in the comments ⬇️ #OregonWildlife #SpringInOregon #WildlifeViewing #OregonOutdoors #ExploreOregon
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Oregon Wildlife Foundation @orwildlife.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
🦔🎙️ New episode of Northwest Nature Matters is live! Tune in now: nwnaturematters.libsyn.com/porcupine-re... #NorthwestNatureMatters #Podcast #OregonWildlife #Porcupines #WildlifeResearch #Conservation #ODFW
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Oregon Wildlife Foundation @orwildlife.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
Happy Beaver Day to one of Oregon’s most iconic wildlife species 🦫 The American beaver is more than just our state animal — it’s one of nature’s best engineers. #BeaverDay #OregonBeavers #StateAnimal #OregonWildlife #Wetlands
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Oregon Wildlife Foundation @orwildlife.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
Every Watch for Wildlife plate helps protect Oregon’s wildlife by supporting safer crossings and migration routes across busy roads. It’s more than a license plate—it’s a way to help keep wildlife moving safely across our beautiful state. www.oregonlive.com/trending/202...
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18 Oregon license plate designs, ranked
From Pacific Wonderland to Smokey Bear, we rank the most-popular specialty license plate available in Oregon based on design quality and visual appeal.
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Oregon Wildlife Foundation @orwildlife.bsky.social · 05/04/2026
🐇 Tiny but mighty: meet Oregon’s pygmy rabbit. The pygmy rabbit is the smallest rabbit in North America and one of Oregon’s most unique native mammals. Protecting sagebrush means protecting Oregon wildlife. 🌿🐾 #OregonWildlife #PygmyRabbit #SagebrushSteppe #HighDesert #OregonNature
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Oregon Wildlife Foundation @orwildlife.bsky.social · 04/04/2026
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Beavers Are Coincidentally Solving Climate Change | Weather.com
New research shows beaver dams and wetlands in Switzerland are creating carbon sinks that trap up to 146 tons of greenhouse gases annually. Nearly hunted to extinction, Eurasian beavers have been rein...
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Oregon Wildlife Foundation @orwildlife.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
🌊 Beneath the waves off the Oregon coast, bull kelp creates entire underwater forests. This fast-growing seaweed is one of the most important foundation species in our nearshore marine ecosystem. #OregonCoast #BullKelp #MarineEcosystem #OceanConservation #OregonWildlife
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Oregon Wildlife Foundation @orwildlife.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
ODFW and Jamba have released exclusive tumblers featuring five Oregon species of conservation concern. Every purchase supports wildlife conservation; $3 of every tumbler and $1 from every Sea Star Smoothie sold will be donated to OWF. www.oregonisworthprotecting.com. #jamba #wildlife #oregon
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Oregon Wildlife Foundation @orwildlife.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
Tufted puffin numbers along the Oregon Coast have declined dramatically over the past few decades. If you’re heading to the coast this spring or summer, keep an eye out near Haystack Rock or Face Rock and be sure to give wildlife plenty of space. #OregonWildlife #TuftedPuffin #OregonCoast
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Oregon Wildlife Foundation @orwildlife.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
Southern Resident orcas With only around 70+ individuals remaining, every sighting is both awe-inspiring and a call to action. #SouthernResidentOrcas #OregonCoast #WildlifeConservation #ProtectWildlife #Orcas
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Oregon Wildlife Foundation @orwildlife.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
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How did the frog cross the road?
Volunteers in Oregon help sensitive species on their commute
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Oregon Wildlife Foundation @orwildlife.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
🦇 White-nose syndrome has officially been detected in Oregon. How you can help: ✔️ Disinfect shoes and gear after visiting caves or bat habitats ✔️ Never handle bats with bare hands ✔️ Report sick or dead bats to ODFW (866-968-2600) ✔️ Support bat-friendly practices if bats are in your home
Brandt's bat (Myotis brandtii) with WNS (white nose syndrome)
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Oregon Wildlife Foundation @orwildlife.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
🎬 Film Screening: Follow the Beaten Path Join us for a special screening of the environmental documentary Follow the Beaten Path. 📍 Volcanic Theater Pub – Bend, OR 📅 March 10 ⏰ 6:00 PM #OregonWildlife #Conservation #PublicLands #OregonEvents #WildlifeConservation
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Oregon Wildlife Foundation @orwildlife.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
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Historic funding for wildlife passes Oregon Legislature, heads to Gov. Kotek for signature - Oregon Wild
Vote of 36 to 22 moves the bill to the Oregon Senate.
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Oregon Wildlife Foundation @orwildlife.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
We did it! As a result of your advocacy, the Oregon state legislature passed HB 4134, also known as the “1.25% for Wildlife” bill.
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Oregon Wildlife Foundation @orwildlife.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
🎙️ A special thank you to our Northwest Nature Matters podcast season sponsor, OnPoint Community Credit Union. You can listen to Northwest Nature Matters on all major podcast platforms. 🔗 Learn more: myOWF.org/nwnm #NorthwestNatureMatters #OregonWildlife #Conservation #Podcast
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Northwest Nature Matters Podcast | Discover Conservation Insights — Oregon Wildlife Foundation
Explore expert discussions on natural history and conservation in the Pacific Northwest with the Northwest Nature Matters Podcast.
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Oregon Wildlife Foundation @orwildlife.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
Coming to Bend, Oregon…
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Oregon Wildlife Foundation @orwildlife.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
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How people are helping breeding frogs dodge cars - High Country News
Imperiled northern red-legged frogs need to cross a 4-lane highway in Oregon to lay their eggs. Every winter, volunteers carry them across.
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Oregon Wildlife Foundation @orwildlife.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
🌿 Help protect Oregon’s sage-grouse — become an Adopt-A-Lek volunteer! 📧 Interested in applying? Email Skyler.T.VOLD@odfw.oregon.gov #OregonWildlife #AdoptALek #SageGrouse #VolunteerForWildlife #ODFW
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Oregon Wildlife Foundation @orwildlife.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
☕️🌲 NEW OWF TRAVEL MUG PERK! 🌲☕️ 🟢 Buy a mug and get 25% off your entire initial purchase 🟢 PLUS 10% off drinks in this mug… for LIFE! Not to be combined with other discounts. Available only at OWF Gift Shops. #OregonWildlifeFoundation #WildAndFreeWeRoam #OregonWildlifegiftshop #OWF #bonneville
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Oregon Wildlife Foundation @orwildlife.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
📍 Oregon’s Top Winter Wildlife Viewing Spots ❄️🦆🦌 From migrating waterfowl to elk & raptors, winter in Oregon is a prime time to explore nature’s coolest moments! 🌲✨ 👉 Read the full guides & spots here: myowf.org/blog/oregons...
Deer looking at camera
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Oregon Wildlife Foundation @orwildlife.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
🦌 Ready to take action for Oregon’s wildlife? Help support 1.25% for Wildlife (HB 4134) 📣 Take action today: Visit www.1percent4wildlife.org Together, we can make a lasting difference for Oregon’s wildlife. 🌲🐾 #OregonWildlife #wildlife #Conservation #oregon #animals
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Oregon Wildlife Foundation @orwildlife.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
🍁 What do Oregon animals eat to fatten up for winter? 🍁 Short answer: everything they can. As colder weather approaches, many animals shift into hyperphagia — a period of intense eating to store fat that helps them survive winter. #OregonWildlife #WinterIsComing #NatureFacts #PacificNorthwest
Chinook salmon
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Oregon Wildlife Foundation @orwildlife.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
You can help protect these incredible pollinators by planting native milkweed, avoiding pesticides, and supporting habitat conservation efforts. Let’s keep the West a place where monarchs can thrive—for generations to come. #WesternMonarchDay #MonarchButterfly #PollinatorPower #NativePlants
Western Monarch butterfly
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Oregon Wildlife Foundation @orwildlife.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
🐾 Locals Supporting Locals 🐾 Join us at Ferment Brewing Company for an evening in support of the OSP Fish and Wildlife Conservation K9 Team—and come meet two very good dogs while you’re at it. 💙 #LocalsSupportingLocals #SupportConservation #K9Heroes #OregonWildlife #FermentBrewing
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The Oregonian @oregonian.com · 29/01/2026
Our trail camera set up for beavers keeps catching a bobcat in a Beaverton wetland near a busy four-lane road — six sightings since August 2025.
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Trail cameras capture footage of rare wildlife in Portland-area wetlands
Our trail camera set up for beavers keeps catching a bobcat in a Beaverton wetland near a busy four-lane road — six sightings since August 2025.
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Oregon Wildlife Foundation @orwildlife.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
Together, we can protect the wild places and wild neighbors that make Oregon special — now and for future generations. 💚 👉 Visit www.1percent4wildlife.org to learn more and take action. #wildlife #oregon #animals #raccoon #OR #bill #takeaction #supportwildlife
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Oregon Wildlife Foundation @orwildlife.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
If this image startled you, congratulations—you now know owls have legs. Long ones. We’re all coping in our own way. 🦉😶
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Oregon Wildlife Foundation @orwildlife.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
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Oregon Wildlife Foundation Hosts Fundraiser To Support OSP Conservation K-9s - KXL
HOOD RIVER, OR – The Oregon Wildlife Foundation is inviting the community to support local wildlife conservation...
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Oregon Wildlife Foundation @orwildlife.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
This month, Monty speaks with Jeremy Austin, Wildlands & Water Program Director for Central Oregon Land Watch, about wildlife crossing initiatives. Listen on any major podcasting platform or nwnaturematters.libsyn.com/bend-2-suttl...
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Oregon Wildlife Foundation @orwildlife.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
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Oregon ecologist discusses efforts to create safe wildlife corridors over busy roadways
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife estimates 14.5 million wild vertebrate animals are killed on Oregon’s roadways each year. One effective way to mitigate animal fatalities is by redirecting t...
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Oregon Wildlife Foundation @orwildlife.bsky.social · 05/01/2026
🌿Did you know the Oregon Wildlife Foundation offers grant funding to support on-the-ground conservation projects across our state? 💚 🔗 Learn more & apply at myowf.org/grants%EF%BF...
Grant-making webpage at myOWF.org
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