Half Moon Farm

06/02/2026

A young California condor flew into Oregon last month, marking the first time in more than 120 years that one of the critically endangered birds has flown free in Oregon’s sky, according to the Yurok Tribe–led Northern California Condor Restoration Program.

Photo by Marcio Jose Sanchez / Associated Press

https://www.oregonlive.com/environment/2026/06/condor-flies-into-oregon-for-first-time-in-over-120-years.html?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=dhfacebook&utm_content=app.dashsocial.com%2Ftheoregonian%2Flibrary%2Fmedia%2F679603917

06/01/2026

Talk about an architectural genius! A female hummingbird builds her tiny, walnut-sized nest using plant down and moss, but binds it all together with spider silk. As her chicks grow plump, the stretchy spider silk helps the nest flex.

06/01/2026

Welcome, June! ☀️ The arrival of the sixth month of the year means summer is only a few weeks away!

The month of June may have been named after Juno, the ancient Roman goddess of marriage and childbirth. And the month of June is still a popular month for weddings today!

There's another theory that the origins of “June” came from the Latin juvenis, or “young people,” who were celebrated at this time.

However June got its name, we can look forward to several festive holidays this month, including World Environment Day (June 5), Flag Day on June 14, Father's Day (June 21), and Midsummer on June 24, among others.

What are you most looking forward to this month? ☀️ Almanac.com/June

05/31/2026

Altitude matters in canning. At higher elevations, water boils at a lower temperature.

Safe processing requires more time for boiling water or steam canning, or more pressure for pressure canning, at elevations of 1,000 feet or more. Using sea-level directions at higher elevations leads to underprocessed food.

Not sure about your elevation? Check your city or county website, local planning office, or a reliable elevation tool.

05/31/2026