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Campfire Talk: The Los Angeles Urban Rangers Interpret the Megalopolis

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Los Angeles Urban Rangers

Join Ranger Jenny for a campfire program about the LA Urban Rangers’ past and current projects. The Rangers explore the complex human and  natural workings of their home megalopolis, through art projects that have included a guided hike along Hollywood Boulevard and a field guide to the LA County Fair. Their current Malibu Public Beaches project equips people with the advanced skills required to find and use a public beach in Malibu.

Jenny Price received her Ph.D. in History from Yale University, specializing in the fields of the environment, the American West, and writing history. In addition to her work with the Los Angeles Urban Rangers, she is also a freelance writer. Her second book, Just Environmentalism, is in progress.

Please bring a lunch and join in the conversation!

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Historic Preservation and Architecture students participate in Croatia Summer Field School

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Students participate at Croatia Summer Field School

Pictured here are UO Architecture grad students Hank Warneck and Jesse Crupper, who participated in the University of Oregon Historic Preservation Program’s Croatia Summer Field School, Summer 2009. The school was directed by Dr. Kingston Heath, Director of Historic Preservation at U of O, and assisted by Prof. Rob Thallon and the Croatia Ministry of Culture.

A total of 11 students participated, 2 from University of Zagreb and 9 from the US (5 from U of O – 2 Architecture, 3 Historic Preservation). During the 4 week field school, students documented a 19th century stone schoolhouse, a 16th century stone village, and built a new roof on a 16th century house. In addition, the group studied many local sites, including three World Heritage sites, and contributed to the nomination of the Blaca Monastery as a new World Heritage site. At the end of the session, the student work was exhibited at an event attended by local politicians and representatives of the Ministry of Culture.  The local news media also covered the event in the newspaper and on television.

This inaugural year was deemed a resounding success, and plans are being made for an even more ambitious curriculum next year.

Pacific Northwest Preservation Field School students work with historic sites

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The Pacific Northwest Field School’s projects include Frank Lloyd Wright’s Gordon House in Silverton and the Civilian Conservation Corps. building at Silver Falls State Park.

Frank Lloyd Wright's Gordon House in Silverton, Oregon
Frank Lloyd Wright's Gordon House in Silverton, Oregon