yakona photo gallery

yakona: A Tone Poem

Journey into Yakona’s remnant fog-belt Sitka spruce forest through this commissioned orchestral piece composed by Dr. Sara Graef, conducted by Adam Flatt, and performed by the Newport Symphony Orchestra. Premiered in January 2023 at the Performing Arts Center in Newport, Oregon, this composition commemorates the spirit of Yakona, which is the ancestral home of the Yaqo’n people. It evokes a sense of wonder and a desire to preserve this special land that is home to black bear, cougar, Bald Eagle, bobcat, Roosevelt elk, and so many more. A special thank you to the photographers who generously donated the images that made this project possible - Bill Posner, Rena Olson, and Roger Thompson.

Meet the yakona photographers

Yakona Nature Preserve & Learning Center is fortunate to have the support of three talented photographers. All of the photographs on our website have been provided by Bill Posner, Rena Olson, and Roger Thompson. Click on their individual portraits to see more of their work.