In 2015, bird nerd Noah Strycker of Oregon became the first human to see more than half of the planet’s bird species in a single, year-long, round-the-world birding trip. Anything could have happened, and a lot did. He was scourged by blood-sucking leeches, suffered fevers and sleep deprivation, survived airline snafus … Read More
Make useful and unique natural gifts for family and friends. Join the Northwest Nature shop in a fun, hands-on afternoon class to make holiday gifts for loved ones and take them home, ready for gifting. We’ll make natural bath bombs (lovely homemade bath fizzies) and herbal massage oil. The kids love … Read More
Magical Michael stars in a magic show that will delight children of any age at Ashland’s Northwest Nature Shop’s annual Holiday Open House on Friday, November 24th from 12-5 pm. Magical Michael delivers a fun, engaging, interactive magic show that provides laughter to kids and adults alike. There will be … Read More
Save on high quality wild bird seed during our annual Bird Seed Sale!
Join us to learn about the principles of photography and then make a sun print to take home! Kids will explore how light can transform the Sunprint paper similar to photography. The blue molecules embedded in the paper are sensitive to ultra-violet light. We will arrange objects onto the 4″x4″ … Read More
Make a solar oven to cook up some delicious s’mores! Join NW Nature Shop to make this fun, easy science project using recycled materials. Plus you’ll learn about absorption, insulation and the sun’s energy. Sunday July 9th 2 pm. Materials are limited so please call the shop in advance to … Read More
by Harry Nehls
On August 21 a total eclipse of the sun will pass eastward over the central sections of Oregon. This event has generated considerable interest among humans. But what effect will the eclipse have on local wildlife? On February 26, 1979, a total eclipse passed directly over Portland, allowing … Read More
Hosted by the Northwest Nature Shop in the newly renovated Oak St. alley between Oak and Pioneer St.
Join us for sips and snacks, and kick off your summer art walk! Friday, July 7th 5-8 pm
Join local naturalists on free public hikes on weekend days in June and early July 2017. Explore wildlands in the expanded Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument that scientists recommended in order to make the Monument more ecologically whole. Learn about local flora and fauna, visit some nice country, and be inspired to … Read More
If you haven’t been by the shop recently then you likely haven’t seen our new garden patio space. Last year we decided to convert some of the old blacktop area next to the store into an inviting and relaxing outdoor area. After months of design sessions and permitting we … Read More