Hear from others.

So encouraging to read about the recent improvements at MFS. It’s been a few years now since I have been able to visit. Now retired, I hope to organize a return soon, and even to introduce some friends to the wonders of SE Oregon. Meanwhile, here’s a small contribution to keep the momentum moving ‘Onward.’

Bob Sauer
Portland

Thanks for keeping this place alive.

My father’s family tried to ‘prove up some land’ in the Catlow Vy (early 1900’s), 320 acres of ‘untillable’ land.

My mother’s family lived in Burns (Corbett Rexall Drug).

Good memories!

Best,
Roger Oakes, [abbreviation unclear]
Port Angeles, WA

I came for a 3 night visit from May 17th–20th of 2026. I was with a group headed by Vern and Anne Beeson. We were from the Dallas Retirement Village in Dallas, OR.

I had such a wonderful time and adventure with all that was to be seen in your area of Eastern Oregon. I am looking forward to another visit in the near future.

Thank you so much for letting us visit.

Carol [surname unclear]

Dear all,

I’ve spent a lot of wonderful times birding in this beautiful area. I’ve also volunteered in the kitchen at the Field Station. I love contributing to you!

Sincerely,
Jeanne [surname unclear]

Malheur Field Station

Dear Elizabeth,

Those of us who love the Field Station & Refuge are so glad you are there, following in Rose’s capable footsteps.

I’m enthusiastic about your renewed efforts to build on past educational programming, so glad to hear you have both university & high school programs lined up next fall & spring.

I look forward to meeting you in early June when I’ll be coming over to volunteer with Shannon Rio, Becky Stephenson & others. We love Malheur… see you soon.
Kathy Poole

I went to MFS once or twice a year back in the 1970’s as part of college field trips. I immediately fell in love with that area and have loved it my whole life. I am so glad MFS is still there, and has made infrastructure improvements. My hope is it will continue to improve and have more groups and individuals enjoy that area.

I have been visiting Rose there once a year. I am one of the Riddle Brothers Ranch volunteers & will be there on Steens Mountain again this July. It is my early trips to MFS that have inspired me to continue working and visiting in the area & inspired my love of natural history.

Keep up the good work!