Mackerel Sky Candle Pruners and—for the first time ever

and—for the first time ever published—specialist solitary bee species and the Oregon plant taxa they associate with

often pitted against the new megaprojects promoted by greenwashed alternative energy infrastructures and the neocolonialist

in heightBloom Time: March-AprilRipening Time: JulyTaste: Aromatic

Trailhead amenities

The Oregon Flora Project

Mackerel Sky Candle Pruners and—for the first time everDoom and gloom chased from the sky as clouds are burnt by radiant beams of golden light. Ships bark in the distant wharf as you kick your boots off and shake your coat free of feeble fir needles. Let out your exasperated cries of a days worth of woes and cast all worries to the sea where theyre meant to be. Although this candle burns hot youll welcome a familiar cool wave of relief often accompanied by a swig of chilled gin. WET EARTH STORMY SKIES