The last of our series of 3 wild mushroom hikes led by Mushroom Expert Mike Potts. Potts will lead a slow-paced walk through the woods to teach about the world of wild fungi. The emphasis will be on finding fungi and learning something about identification and the diversity of mushroom … Read More
This is the second of a series of 3 wild mushroom hikes offered by our local FUNgal expert Mike Potts. He will lead a slow-paced walk through the woods to teach about the world of wild fungi. The emphasis will be on finding fungi and learning something about identification and … Read More
Lucky us! The fall mushroom season continues! We have added two more guided mushroom walks. Join our local mushroom expert Mike Potts for a slow-paced walk through the woods and learn your way around the world of wild fungi. The emphasis will be on finding fungi and learning something about … Read More
Northwest Nature Shop is joining with other Ashland merchants for a spectacular magical Harry Potter Birthday Party. Stop by Northwest Nature Shop on Wednesday July 31st 1-4 pm for Butterbeer tasting!
Follow the Marauders Map to visit additional fine Wizarding Establishments to celebrate the biggest day of the Wizarding Calendar: Harry … Read More
It is truly an awe-inspiring experience to hike in a forest of the tallest trees on earth. Coast redwoods, currently the tallest trees in the world, have reached close to 400 ft and some have survived over 2000 years as well. The trails in the Redwood National and State Parks … Read More
The Rogue River Watershed Council is implementing a fish passage improvement project on Ashland Creek at the Smith-Myer-Roper Division Dam, located in Ashland Creek Park. The project aims to remove the dame to improve juvenile fish passage for Coho Salmon and steelhead as well as improve the irrigation system so … Read More
Join us in our alley on First Friday, Friday November 5th 5:30-8 pm for community celebration of good food, music and local activism. Sultan’s Delight will be offering fresh, delicious falafels, lamb and beef gyros, kabobs and salads for sale.
Willow Wind students will be offering fresh baked goods to raise … Read More
Join Emily Lind an Audubon board member for a bird hike at Ashland Ponds. Afterwards you will get to make a bird feeder to attract birds to your home. This event is full of knowledge and crafts!
Binoculars and bird identification books will be provided. Just bring water and your sense … Read More
Tips for spring morel hunting in southwest Oregon
Learn to properly identify morels:
Morels will grow singularly from the soil, have a characteristic conical pitted cap, and can be a creamy white color ranging to a dark brown-black.
The stalk of the mushroom should be entirely hollow if you cut it … Read More
Don’t you just love Ashland in the Spring? We sure do and we are celebrating this First Friday, May 3rd with Prickly Pear Food Truck 5-8 pm serving up a melting pot of Latin dishes (“Best tacos I’ve ever had.” “One of the best additions to the Valley! Great food … Read More