Sunday, April 17, 2011

About Oregon

  • The Oregon State Bird is the Western Meadowlark.
  • The Oregon State Flower is the Oregon Grape (berberis aquifolium).
  • The Oregon State Tree is the Douglas Fir (pseudotsuga menziesii).
  • The capital city of Oregon is Salem.
  • Oregon became a State on February 14, 1859 (33rd).
  • Oregon's motto is "Alis Volat Propiis" (She Flies With Her Own Wings).
  • Oregon's nickname is "Beaver State".
  • Oregon's State song is "Oregon, My Oregon".