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Memorial Honors Oregon Stewardship Leader Jim Hutchins

A large boulder memorial has been installed at the head of Panther Pride Trail in Bear Creek Park to honor Oregon
Stewardship leader Jim Hutchins.
Jim devoted decades to restoring riparian areas and enhancing environmental educational opportunities for high
school and college students. The inscription on the memorial is something Jim often said: “I don’t think we do anything
worthwhile alone.”

Jim passed away in 2024 at age 88. We’re deeply grateful for his years of dedicated service and the enduring impact of
his work, which will continue to benefit our community for years to come.

Volunteer Opportunities with the City

Show your pride in Medford and
share your skills by volunteering at
Medford Parks & Recreation! Volunteers
contribute significantly to the upkeep and
improvement of parks through activities like
planting trees, removing invasive plants,
and maintaining trails.

• Parks & Neighborhood Cleanups
• I.O.O.F. Eastwood Cemetery Maintenance
• Bear Creek Greenway Cleanups
• Pollinator Bed Maintenance

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