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Photos by Doris Jean Lombard

A rare bird, the Wilson’s Warbler, is a yellow flash against the green cedars. Its small size is evident when compared to the Manzanita berry in the water.

Early signs of fall were present as the leaves were already turning in August.

Above and below: Flashes of yellow and orange contrast against green foliage where several Western Tanagers visit Mountain Center for water.

One month after the devastating Mountain Fire, California Coffeeberry burnt stumps are already sprouting new growth.

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PHOTOS: This week in Idyllwild: February 18, 2016
By February 18, 2016April 14, 2016 Reading Time: 3 minutes

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PHOTOS: Idyllwild musicians play to support one of their own
By June 13, 2012April 5, 2013 Reading Time: 4 minutes

Gene Thorpe (right), the beneficiary of Saturday’s Jam Benefit, joins John King (left) and Paul Carman on stage to rock the audience …

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Parton plans for Idyllwild lilac planting
By September 7, 2011January 23, 2013 Reading Time: 2 minutes

It’s his own town beautification project. He’s propagated the lilacs.

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Photos: This week in Idyllwild: September 8, 2016
By September 9, 2016 Reading Time: 5 minutes

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Photo: Autumn Equinox celebration
By September 24, 2014December 4, 2014 Reading Time: 1 minute

Michael Madrigal leads the ceremony celebrating the Autumnal Equinox in the gardens of Spirit Mountain Retreat. Among the crowd of Idyllwild locals was the featured choral local group Local Color (sitting).

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Idyllwild Dog Park dedicated in Rick Barker’s honor
By June 14, 2017 Reading Time: 2 minutes

Rick Barker, much-loved Idyllwild author and community volunteer, served on the Idyllwild Community Center board and was an advocate for the Idyllwild Dog Park, now under ICC management. Preston Sparks, local actor, craftsman and community volunteer, recently installed a memorial bench he created to honor Barker, who died this year on Jan. 20. Sparks said…

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