My twin brother, Larry Smith, has been teaching school since 1965...almost 45 years. He is still subbing. Over those years he took photos of his students and their activities. He has now scanned in the negatives, photos and slides from those years. He has organized the 6,460 photos into 27 Picasa albums. He hopes his former students will find these albums after he posts them on http://www.jvwoodlands.org To contact Larry Smith: jvsmith@clearwire.net To contact Lloyd Smith: Lsmithtwin@comcast.net
Jacksonville as seen from Britt's house in about 1889. The Beekman Woods can be seen, in the distance, spreading out above the town. Thanks to the Jacksonville Woodlands Association, founded in 1989, this unaltered viewshed is being preserved for future generations.
Jackson Forks Trail Bridge. These fall photos are copywrited by John Bruckman of Ashland, Oregon. The photos may be used by the JWA, but any other use needs permission from John.
Jackson Creek Trail Bridge. These fall photos are copywrited by John Bruckman of Ashland, Oregon. The photos may be used by the JWA, but any other use needs permission from John.
Petard Ditch Trail
An old glory hole. Dug by miners looking for gold. Unleashed dogs kept falling into the hole, so the BLM erected a fence around the deep hole.
These photos are copywrited by John Bruckman of Ashland, Oregon. The photos may be used by the JWA, but any other use needs permission from John.
Beekman Arboretum waterfall. These photos are copywrited by John Bruckman of Ashland, Oregon. The photos may be used by the JWA, but any other use needs permission from John.
Looking out toward Forest Park These photos are copywrited by John Bruckman of Ashland, Oregon. The photos may be used by the JWA, but any other use needs permission from John.
These signs would have been all over the Woodlands had not the City of Jacksonville and the Woodlands Association and the BLM team together to purchase and protect 340 acres surrounding Jacksonville's historic district.
Rich Gulch These photos are copywrited by John Bruckman of Ashland, Oregon. The photos may be used by the JWA, but any other use needs permission from John.
The Octopus Tree Gian Madrone About 300 years old. At the top of the Jackson Forks Trail These photos are copywrited by John Bruckman of Ashland, Oregon. The photos may be used by the JWA, but any other use needs permission from John.
Pacific Madrones are dying throughout their range. Die off is being caused by a root fungus. Arbutus menziesii (Pursh.), commonly known as the Pacific madrone, madrona, This species is native to a region stretching from Vancouver Island and south to California. Pacific madrones are typically found in areas with mild temperatures and limited climatic extremes. In its native habitat, the Pacific madrone is an early successional Young trunks are often orange, while young stems are greenish. The bark matures to a deep red that peels off in large, thin sheets to expose a smooth reddish trunk. Pacific madrones are declining in health and numbers, but no one fully understands why.
Bob and Ruth Root, long time JWA supporters. Bob served on the JWA board of directors for many years. Ruth served as president of the Jacksonville Garden Club. 2009 was the last Hike-A-Thon that they attended. Bob was sick for many years, but mustered enough strenth to attend one more time. Both died in the fall of 2009. He past 90 and and she close to 90. Their memorial fund bought a trail bench.
