Make some plans with View the Future
Amy Bowers Cordalis
Tribal leaders, conservation advocates and community members will gather for an evening of presentations, music, food and auctions at the inaugural Rooted & Rising fund-raiser, held at the Yachats Commons on Saturday, Sept. 12
The benefit will support the nonprofit View the Future’s work to preserve the natural and cultural landscapes of the Yachats area.
The keynote speaker will be Amy Bowers Cordalis, a Yurok attorney, fisherwoman and nationally recognized advocate for Indigenous rights whose work has played a leading role in the restoration of the Klamath River. Her efforts have helped shape one of the largest river restoration projects in United States history while advancing Tribal sovereignty and environmental stewardship.
Joining Cordalis is Robert Kentta, Tribal Council member for the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians and a respected cultural leader and historian. For decades, Kentta has worked to preserve and share the history, traditions and culture of Indigenous peoples on the Oregon Coast.
"This evening is about more than fund-raising," said Executive Director Gretchen Dubie. "It is an opportunity to honor Indigenous leadership, celebrate the partnerships that make conservation possible and inspire our community to invest in the future of the lands and stories that make Yachats so special."
In addition to the presentations, guests will enjoy live music by pianist Vicki Brabham and vocalist Sage Parks, along with small bites and hors d'oeuvres prepared by William Webster. The evening also includes silent and live auctions and raffle prizes, with proceeds supporting View the Future's conservation, education and cultural stewardship programs.
Among the organization's most visible accomplishments is the 142-foot suspension bridge spanning Amanda's Creek, completed in 2022 to replace the former crossing and improve access along the trail. View the Future also partnered with the Angell Job Corps and local watershed groups to create gathering areas featuring benches crafted from local Sitka spruce and logs, giving hikers places to rest and enjoy the surrounding forest.
Beyond trail improvements, the organization continues to coordinate habitat restoration, native plantings and ongoing trail stewardship while securing grants that support environmental conservation and the preservation of the area's cultural history. Working alongside Oregon State Parks and Tribal partners, View the Future also helps promote educational opportunities that connect visitors with the natural and cultural significance of Amanda's Trail.
"Rooted & Rising: An Evening with Indigenous Leaders and Advocates" runs from 4 to 8 pm on Saturday, Sept. 12, at the Yachats Commons, located at 441 Hwy. 101 N. Tickets are $75. For more information or to purchase tickets, go to viewthefuture.org.