Obsidians

1. To educate the general public about the physical, biological and cultural features of the mountains, forests, waterways and trails of the northwest and more particularly the country surrounding the upper willamette valley;2. To aid and assist in the acquisition of physical, biological and cultural information about the northwest's mountains, forests, waterways and trails;3. To encourage members of the public to visit and explore the northwest's mountains and forests, to experience and explore them in person;4. To organize and conduct educational trips and expeditions for members of the public into these areas with those who are knowledgeable in geology, biology and natural history to further the public's understanding and appreciations of the northwest's mountains and forests; and5. To educate members of the public about the importance of developing their physical and mental capacities and improve their physial and mental health by exploring these areas.6. To provide stewardship opportunities to the general public that help maintain local trails, remove invasive species from sensitive natural areas, plant native species on public land and along waterways, and remove trash and debris from our public beaches.