By Marie Caballero Uhtoff
Standing on the rock looking down into the incredibly blue mountain lake we had just hiked into in the Marble Mountain Wilderness I hesitated to jump knowing how cold that melted-snow fed water would be but on a hot summer day, water is irresistible. I held my ... Read More
14
Jun2021
13
Jun2021
Late spring and early summer is a wonderful time to look for edible plants in the mountains of southwest Oregon. It is this time of year that many herbaceous plants start leafing out and flowering at elevations above 4,000ft. Here’s a few common native plants that have edible leaves. You ... Read More
04
May2021
A student video contest to inspire kids to to go outside and have adventures. Children who play outdoors and experience nature are stronger, happier and more independent. Nature should be a part of all kids' childhood. Les Stroud, Survivorman, filmmaker, Ashland resident and author of the new book, Wild Outside: ... Read More
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Apr2021
You can find all of us who work at Northwest Nature Shop on the trails when we’re not working. Many high elevation hikes are still covered in snow at this time so here’s where the Northwest Nature Shop crew likes to hike in these early Spring months:
Terence is always looking ... Read More
26
Mar2021
We recently marked one year of living with the COVID-19 pandemic. Millions have lost their lives worldwide and everyone around the globe has had to deal with significant changes in their work, home and social lives. We checked in with our Northwest Nature Shop community – customers, employees, vendors and ... Read More
31
Jan2021
By Marie Caballero Uhtoff
When my kids were younger I was able to plan full days of hiking and playing outside. I would put my youngest in a baby carrier, where he’d take long naps while the rest of us meandered or just played in the woods. We’d have lengthy snack ... Read More
10
Dec2020
Kids are naturally curious. Instill a love of learning and discovery with these engaging science toys that show firsthand how science works.
Solar Robot Kit Engineering kit for making 14 solar powered robots.
Snap Circuits Light Light up high-tech, cool science that's brilliant for pre-teens and teens!
Gravitrax Marble Run Set ... Read More
10
Dec2020
As a Mom of three kids and a toy buyer for the Nature Shop for the past 15 years, I have lots of experience with toys that encourage kids to be outside and active. I look for toys that are fun, durable, and will burn some energy.
1. Ninja Line: Backyard ... Read More
25
Nov2020
We are open and we are doing everything we can to modify the shop to reduce the risk of spreading Covid19. Here are the protocols we've established to make the shop as safe as possible for all of you and us:
1.)We are limiting the maximum number of customers allowed in the ... Read More