It has been said that the 19 th century was one of exploration, the 20 th one of exploitation and that the 21 st will be the century of restoration. The Fair has always been a place to engage in the practices of restoration of both the internal and external landscapes. This year, with the conclusion of our land swap with the city of Veneta, we are beginning to realize a long held dream of establishing a greenway along the east bank of the Long Tom River. You ll find display maps and drawings, along with information about the Long Tom Watershed Council and ways to become involved in the Fair s restoration efforts, in the Galleria Philanthropia located in Chela Mela Meadow. Terry Tempest Williams reminds us that ecology, like poetry, should be practiced by everyone.
Restoration is at the heart of remembering the fecund nature of creativity.
As the anthem reminds us, we are stardust, we are golden, and we ve got to get back to the garden.