Burnside Capital Management Blog

Retire to Nature

Many health professionals and magazines speak about the mental and physical benefits of being involved in nature.  In the Portland Metro area, we are blessed to be surrounded by hundreds of natural green spaces.  From our neighborhood wetland to Forest Park, it is fairly easy to get a quick glimpse of wildlife and florae in our corner of the...

Should Wal-Mart and Other Public Companies Be Involved In Nature Preservation?

In early December, Wal-Mart announced that they would be helping preserve an additional 218,000 acres in four states this year for wildlife habitat, recreation, and to maintain a sustainable forestry operation. Now this is all part of Wal-Mart’s Acres for America program that was a pledge to protect one acre of conservation land for every acre...

Why Do You Love Nature?

As a child, I grew up in rural Washington County not far from the Tualatin River.  Many hours were spent fishing in the river, hiking in the woods, and battling fictitious enemy soldiers with my trusty BB gun.  The open country was always present and I was free to roam.  I was happy! A contrasting lifestyle change took place when I moved to downtown...