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Accessibility Matters

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So armed with some knowledge from the “ Access Considerations for Birding Locations ” page on the Birdability website and some research, I twice visited the Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge near Portland, Oregon with accessibility in mind. The Tualatin River NWR is an urban refuge just a few miles from downtown Portland.

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The Power of Pets Initiative

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Chicago; and Portland, Ore. Exercise is a vital component of a healthy lifestyle, and research suggests that owning a pet helps increase levels of physical activity. . Portland, Ore. For it’s first year the program will premiere in YMCA locations in Washington, D.C.; New York City; Nashville, Tenn.; Spring 2011.

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Mrs Pankhurst’s Purple Feather–A Book Review

10,000 Birds

Part of Boase’s mission here is to piece together the lives and careers of the four women who founded the RSPB, now one of Great Britain’s most powerful and richest nonprofit organizations: Emily Williamson, Eliza Phillips, Winifred, Duchess of Portland, and Boase’s favorite, Etta Lemon. This is where Boase excels.

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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Proposes 2015 Expansion of Hunting and Fishing Opportunities on National Wildlife Refuges

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Located on the outskirts of Portland, OR, Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge is one of only a handful of urban national wildlife refuges in the country. The refuge offers opportunities for hiking and biking trails, canoeing and kayaking on Swan Lake, bank fishing, and family friendly programs and events.” This is an Urban Refuge

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