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June - July 2021

Congratulations to the winners of the OWAC 2021 Excellence in Craft Awards

Writer of the Year: Janet Fullwood

Feature Image Winner: The Night is Young, Phil Reedy

The Night is Young_Phil Reedy

Disappointed, but moving forward

Disappointed, but moving forward
Disappointed, but moving forward…
Our discussions with the host group for a fall conference have been put on hold until spring due to problems with housing availability.

Author: Bob Semerau

Northern Pygmy-Owl and California Vole - Photo Contest Winner

“My roots are in California,” she says, “and like this owl, whose coloration and habits reflect its forest environment, I hope my photography reflects something of the place it comes from,” Robin Agarwal.

Author: Janet Fullwood
Pigmy-owl holding vole prey on lichen-covered tree branch

New Book Release - "The Rock Shall Dance"

New Book Release - "The Rock Shall Dance"
Memoir of a man--and an era

Author: Peter Schroeder

Viewfinder

Documentary Photography
Penning the chapters of a journey with your camera.

Author: Chris Collard
Viewfinder

Eight High School Students win OWAC Writing and Photography Awards

Eight High School Students win OWAC Writing and Photography Awards
Eight students from five California high schools were winners in this year's Pat Vachini Writing and Photography Contest sponsored by OWAC. Cash awards to the winners total almost $1,000.

Author: Peter Schroeder

Osmosis Day Spa Sanctuary is still one of a kind

To say there is nothing like Osmosis Day Spa Sanctuary is not far from the truth. It is the only cedar enzyme bath in the United States.

Author: Barbara Steinberg
Osmosis Day Spa Sanctuary is still one of a kind

Toronado Veterans Fishing Day

Toronado Veterans Fishing Day
While fishing the WON charter last March to San Nicolas Island aboard Toronado, the boat’s owner, Joe Philips approached me with an interesting and generous proposal.

“I’d like to use the boat to take a bunch of veterans out fishing, giving them a free day on the water, to be with other military vets, and maybe get some fish,” said Captain Philips of the endeavor.

Author: Bob Semerau

Exploring Butte County with California Watchable Wildlife

Throughout Butte County, a wide array of feathered friends, mammals, reptiles, insects, and fish are full-time residents, making it an ideal California Watchable Wildlife (CAWW) destination.

Author: Barbara Steinberg
Exploring Butte County with California Watchable Wildlife
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