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BLM Brings Oregon Folklife Programming To National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center - 04/20/26

BAKER CITY, Ore. – The Bureau of Land Management invites the public to explore Oregon’s living cultural traditions through a new interpretive folklife series at the National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center beginning this week.

 

The series aligns with America’s 250th anniversary by highlighting the people, traditions, and cultural knowledge that have shaped the nation over time. Visitors can experience firsthand how traditional arts connect past and present while supporting the BLM’s mission.

 

From April through October, visitors will have interactive opportunities that represent Native American, ranching, and rural lifeways. Presentations will take place daily at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m. Pacific Time, offering deeper insight into each artist’s craft and cultural background.

 

April 23-25, Sara Barton, traditional basket maker of Mono Lake Paiute and Yosemite Miwuk ancestry works closely with Burns Paiute weavers

May 7-9, Kathy Moss, cowboy poet, buckaroo, horse trainer, and rancher from Prairie City

June 18-20, Roberta Kirk, regalia maker, food gatherer, and bead and dentalium artist from Warm Springs, Tenino and Wasq’u

July 9-11, Cheryl Newhouse, spinner and weaver from Richland

August 13-15, Mildred Quaempts, dentalium artist from the Confederated Tribes of Umatilla

September 24-26, Clair Kehrberg, saddle and gear maker and leatherworker from John Day

October 15-17, Katie Harris Murphy and Mary Harris, regalia and beadwork artists from the Wallowa Band Nimiipuu, Cayuse, Umatilla, and Karuk Tribes

 

“This interpretive outreach brings people face-to-face with the traditions that continue to shape communities across Oregon,” said Robert Reis, acting manager for the Interpretive Center. “These demonstrations create a meaningful connection to the past through the skills and knowledge that are still practiced today.”

 

This series is designed to build long-term, high-quality cultural programming at the Interpretive Center, ensuring visitors can engage with authentic traditions and perspectives for years to come.

 

The National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center is located at 22267 Highway 86 in Baker City and is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT. Admission fees apply. For more information, visit the National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center website or call 541-523-1843.


-BLM-

The BLM manages about 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.

 

BLM Brings Oregon Folklife Programming To National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center - 04/20/26

BAKER CITY, Ore. – The Bureau of Land Management invites the public to explore Oregon’s living cultural traditions through a new interpretive folklife series at the National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center beginning this week.

 

The series aligns with America’s 250th anniversary by highlighting the people, traditions, and cultural knowledge that have shaped the nation over time. Visitors can experience firsthand how traditional arts connect past and present while supporting the BLM’s mission.

 

From April through October, visitors will have interactive opportunities that represent Native American, ranching, and rural lifeways. Presentations will take place daily at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m. Pacific Time, offering deeper insight into each artist’s craft and cultural background.

 

April 23-25, Sara Barton, traditional basket maker of Mono Lake Paiute and Yosemite Miwuk ancestry works closely with Burns Paiute weavers

May 7-9, Kathy Moss, cowboy poet, buckaroo, horse trainer, and rancher from Prairie City

June 18-20, Roberta Kirk, regalia maker, food gatherer, and bead and dentalium artist from Warm Springs, Tenino and Wasq’u

July 9-11, Cheryl Newhouse, spinner and weaver from Richland

August 13-15, Mildred Quaempts, dentalium artist from the Confederated Tribes of Umatilla

September 24-26, Clair Kehrberg, saddle and gear maker and leatherworker from John Day

October 15-17, Katie Harris Murphy and Mary Harris, regalia and beadwork artists from the Wallowa Band Nimiipuu, Cayuse, Umatilla, and Karuk Tribes

 

“This interpretive outreach brings people face-to-face with the traditions that continue to shape communities across Oregon,” said Robert Reis, acting manager for the Interpretive Center. “These demonstrations create a meaningful connection to the past through the skills and knowledge that are still practiced today.”

 

This series is designed to build long-term, high-quality cultural programming at the Interpretive Center, ensuring visitors can engage with authentic traditions and perspectives for years to come.

 

The National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center is located at 22267 Highway 86 in Baker City and is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT. Admission fees apply. For more information, visit the National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center website or call 541-523-1843.


-BLM-

The BLM manages about 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.

 

BLM March 2026 Timber Sales Bring In Nearly $15 Million (Photo) - 04/07/26

WASHINGTON – The Bureau of Land Management sold 56.8 million board feet of timber across 1,943 public acres in Oregon for a total of $14,866,455, indicating a strong demand in American lumber manufacturing by exceeding total appraised values by over $5.8 million. This timber will feed local mills and support jobs in local communities.  

 

The Coos Bay District sold the Big Lookout CT timber tract (7.2 million board feet, 265 public acres) to Swanson Group of Roseburg, Ore., for $1,296,773. 

 

The Medford District sold the King Graves timber tract (8.4 million board feet, 422 public acres) to Boise Cascade Wood Products of Willamina, Ore., for $1,086,259. 

 

The Northwest Oregon District sold three tracts to Sierra Pacific Industries of Eugene, Ore.: the Moke Road timber tract (5.8 million board feet, 272 public acres) for $1,351,902; the Log Rolling timber tract (14.7 million board feet, 409 public acres) for $6,187,892; and the Chill Factor timber tract (14.7 million board feet, 416 public acres) for $3,920,782. 

 

The Roseburg District sold the Reston Pieces timber tract (6.1 million board feet, 159 public acres) to Scott Timber Company of Roseburg, Ore., for $1,022,847. 

Taking March’s results together with timber sales in January and February, the total amount of revenue generated in the first quarter of 2026 was $25,047,695 from 94.4 million board feet sold. 

 

The BLM manages 58 million acres of forests, including 2.4 million acres in western Oregon of some of the most productive forests in the world, and is committed to supplying a reliable, secure, and resilient domestic supply of timber. BLM forestry supports economic security, reduces risks from wildfire, conserves fish and wildlife habitat, and decreases costs of energy production. Local communities rely on jobs that come from BLM forests, and timber from public land feeds local industry. 

 

Each year, the BLM forestry program's sales support approximately 2,000 jobs nationally and generate more than $1 billion for local economies. 

More than 20 percent of BLM-managed lands are forest and woodland ecosystems. The BLM ensures the health and resilience of these public forest lands as well as the availability of traditional forest products, such as timber. In fiscal year 2025, the BLM offered 301 million board feet of timber under new sales, good neighbor agreements, and stewardship contracts. 

-BLM-

The BLM manages about 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.

Attached Media Files: HarvestedTimberInAnOregonForest2014BLMphoto.jpg,

BLM March 2026 Timber Sales Bring In Nearly $15 Million (Photo) - 04/07/26

WASHINGTON – The Bureau of Land Management sold 56.8 million board feet of timber across 1,943 public acres in Oregon for a total of $14,866,455, indicating a strong demand in American lumber manufacturing by exceeding total appraised values by over $5.8 million. This timber will feed local mills and support jobs in local communities.  

 

The Coos Bay District sold the Big Lookout CT timber tract (7.2 million board feet, 265 public acres) to Swanson Group of Roseburg, Ore., for $1,296,773. 

 

The Medford District sold the King Graves timber tract (8.4 million board feet, 422 public acres) to Boise Cascade Wood Products of Willamina, Ore., for $1,086,259. 

 

The Northwest Oregon District sold three tracts to Sierra Pacific Industries of Eugene, Ore.: the Moke Road timber tract (5.8 million board feet, 272 public acres) for $1,351,902; the Log Rolling timber tract (14.7 million board feet, 409 public acres) for $6,187,892; and the Chill Factor timber tract (14.7 million board feet, 416 public acres) for $3,920,782. 

 

The Roseburg District sold the Reston Pieces timber tract (6.1 million board feet, 159 public acres) to Scott Timber Company of Roseburg, Ore., for $1,022,847. 

Taking March’s results together with timber sales in January and February, the total amount of revenue generated in the first quarter of 2026 was $25,047,695 from 94.4 million board feet sold. 

 

The BLM manages 58 million acres of forests, including 2.4 million acres in western Oregon of some of the most productive forests in the world, and is committed to supplying a reliable, secure, and resilient domestic supply of timber. BLM forestry supports economic security, reduces risks from wildfire, conserves fish and wildlife habitat, and decreases costs of energy production. Local communities rely on jobs that come from BLM forests, and timber from public land feeds local industry. 

 

Each year, the BLM forestry program's sales support approximately 2,000 jobs nationally and generate more than $1 billion for local economies. 

More than 20 percent of BLM-managed lands are forest and woodland ecosystems. The BLM ensures the health and resilience of these public forest lands as well as the availability of traditional forest products, such as timber. In fiscal year 2025, the BLM offered 301 million board feet of timber under new sales, good neighbor agreements, and stewardship contracts. 

-BLM-

The BLM manages about 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.

Attached Media Files: HarvestedTimberInAnOregonForest2014BLMphoto.jpg,