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Oak Forest of the Gorge

Joy is creating a generous screen saver (approximately 225 beautiful
photos) related to the Oregon White Oak Forest of the Mid-Columbia
River Gorge. The slideshow will last approximately ten minutes and is
accompanied by music produced by Georgia Sauter.

This CD is not yet ready, so please check back in the near future.

From the artitst:

"The Mid-Columbia Gorge is unique in many ways but one of the little known ways is the abundance of Oregon White Oak trees. These trees are treasures because they provide habitat for many birds, mammals and under-story plants. Among the species totally dependent on the mixed oak forest are the Western Gray squirrel, Acorn woodpecker and the White-breasted nuthatch. Black bear, Black-tailed deer and Wild turkeys also use the acorns for food and many creatures use the trees' cavities for nesting. In fact 200 species are associated with the oak forest habitat.

I too am dependent on oak forest- for happiness and peace and find never ending fascination in its beauty. In this Screen Saver I have tried to capture its essence and want to share it with you. May it bring you joy and peace too."

Joy Stickney-Markgraf