Forestry: Then and Now

Gary Blanchard, Senior Forester for Starker Forests, Inc., gave an after-dark PowerPoint presentation, comparing forestry, logging, and sawmilling in Benton County during pioneer times and the early 1900s, with those same practices today. Blanchard gave this presentation in back of the old Clemens sawmill, Philomath, Oregon, on July 14, 2004. His presentation was part of a summer-long series titled, "Science, Music, and Marshmallows."

This webpage is being linked to a number of picture, text, and video files associated with Mr. Blanchard's presentation. Additional links and information will be added as they are received or processed:

	Entrance to the science fair, in back of the old Clemens sawmill in Philomath, Oregon.
	Roxie Lapham becomes friends with a red-sided garter snake at Ryan's native snake and lizard display. See Video: Roxie & the Snake July 7: Ryan's Snakes & Lizards
	Wild Hog in the Woods played their second gig for the summer science series. See Video: Wild Hog in the Woods (also see: July 7 Video)
	Bales of hay made comfortable seats for the after-dark PowerPoint presentation. The weather, though, was cool and breezy and a little chilly for those without blankets or coats.
	Jeff Mitchell, Philomath HS Ecology teacher and host of the summer science series, presents Jeff Picton with a poster commemorating Mr. Picton's July 7, 2004 presentation: Birds of Prey
	Gary Blanchard, Senior Forester for Starker Forests, Inc., gave a humorous and very informative look back into the early days of logging in Benton County. See Videos: Gary Blanchard: Part #1 Gary Blanchard: Part #2 PowerPoint: "Forestry: Then & Now"
	Sound, generator, computer, and projector were all kept running smoothly by Malcolm.
	As evening winds stirred the old oaks in the background, Mr. Blanchard's audience listened to stories and saw photographs of the early days of logging. See Video: Gary Blanchard: Part #3
	After the music and presentations were over, kids and parents gathered around the fire pit for warmth and to roast marshmallows on willow sticks. See July 7 Video: "Mozart & Marshmallows"