Bring your old shoe-boxes and packaging out to the Northwest Nature Shop and up-cycle them into cozy gnome homes! Decorate them with all of the enchanted essentials– moss, twigs, beautiful fall leaves and more! Join us as we turn garbage into works of art with a little effort and imagination. … Read More
Capture the magic of childhood by creating a Fairy House from natural materials. Imagine building a house where milkweed becomes a fairy bed, a seashell becomes a bathtub, and stones make a front walk. Bring your kids to the Northwest Nature Shop on Sunday, October 23rd at 2pm and learn … Read More
Written by Chris Uhtoff of the Northwest Nature Shop
Hummingbirds are almost a magical presence in the garden, like the famous pixie Tinkerbell from Peter Pan. The unusual humming sound of their wings, as they beat up to 200 times per second signals their presence. Often you only catch a glimpse … Read More
Niger Thistle (Nyjer Seed) is the most popular bird seed for goldfinches and pine siskins. This article covers what birds particularly like Niger Thistle, the seeds history and the best ways to feed niger seed.
Written by Chris Uhtoff of the Northwest Nature Shop
The popular finch seed Niger ( Guizotia abyssinica … Read More
Written by Marie Uhtoff
Ashland has many great activities to do beyond the world-renown Shakespeare festival. Of course I highly recommend taking in a play or two when you are in town (my kids are 5, 8 and 10 and I can always find at least 1 play we all enjoy … Read More
Join the Northwest Nature Shop at GEOS Institute, formerly Headwaters, 84 4th St., Ashland for an informative presentation about hiking the Oregon Coast Trail. Connie Soper, author of Exploring the Oregon Coast Trail will take us on a tour of our beautiful Oregon Coast and highlight a few of the … Read More
The Northwest Nature Shop is offering 2 Guided Mushroom Hikes to learn about our local wild mushrooms on Sunday, May 15th and Sunday May, 22nd. Sign up for one or both. Local mushroom experts John Teem and Mike Potts will offer their expertise and guide a walk in search of … Read More
The Northwest Nature Shop is offering 2 Guided Mushroom Hikes to learn about our local wild mushrooms on Sunday, May 15th and Sunday May, 22nd. Sign up for one or both. Local mushroom experts John Teem and Mike Potts will offer their expertise and guide a walk in search of … Read More
Join KS Wild for flowers and fun!
Destination: Hobart Bluff, Cascade Siskiyou National Monument (via Pacific Crest Trail from Soda Mt. Road)
After last year’s excitement, KS Wild is pleased to bring back “Wine and Wildflowers” for a second time. Jeanine and Kristi will lead an interpretive hike to the most scenic … Read More
Calling all children! Join us for a fun birding adventure in the beautiful Lithia Park and experience an enriched, hands-on learning experience with naturalist Jeanine Moy. Spy on some new spring bird arrivals, and learn about the ecosystems that they are a part of. This kids-only hike will be sure … Read More