Join Chamise Kramer, avid botanist and Public Affairs Specialist with the Rogue River National Forest, and Molly Allen, BLM Environmental Educator, to explore the valley’s beautiful native flora, wildflowers, and natural history of the Table Rocks.
Hikes are FREE but reservations are required. Register online: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/spring-in-bloom-registration-21971653808?aff=erellivmlt
For more information, call the Bureau of … Read More
Sponsored and led by Southern Oregon Land Conservancy
REGISTRATION will open on March 28 at 6am.
To register: go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cascade-foothills-wildflowers-early-evening-registration-22750886514
Guide: Kristi Mergenthaler
Focus: Wildflowers & Conservation Opportunity
Description: Hike in the early evening with botanist, naturalist and Land Conservancy staff, Kristi Mergenthaler, on this beautiful property east of Ashland. The City of Ashland’s Imperatrice … Read More
Hike and Happy Hour at the Greensprings
Celebrate Earth Day and get out to enjoy your public lands! KS Wild will gather and hike a 2 mile loop with scenic views of the Rogue Valley, enjoying early spring wildflowers and birds. Afterwards, we’ll mingle at the Greensprings Inn (private party) for … Read More
Sponsored and led by Southern Oregon Land Conservancy
Guide: Dr. Tom Atzet
Focus: Ecology of a private property on the Rogue River
Description: Walk the oak woodlands, vernal pools and an impressive riparian forest along the Rogue River near Eagle Point with one of the most popular hike guides in our region, forest … Read More
Reeves Creek, a Proposed Area of critical environmental concern is a high priority location for the the federally endangered Cook’s Lomatium. Come out and help the Medford BLM clean-up this critical habitat. This high-priority location is habitat for the federally endangered Cook’s Lomatium, but unfortunately has become a favorite dump … Read More
Sponsored by Southern Oregon Land Conservancy
Guide: BLM interpreters
Focus: Ecology, History, Geology
Description: Learn about this iconic rock while hiking 2.5 miles roundtrip. Each April, the Land Conservancy hosts a special trip to the Table Rocks in cooperation with the BLM. After all, it was the conservation of Lower Table Rock back … 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, April 17th at 2pm and learn … Read More
Sponsored and led by Southern Oregon Land Conservancy
Guide: Karen Hussey
Focus: Forest Birds
Description: Hike the Oredson-Todd Woods above Ashland with Karen Hussey, our new stewardship staff, and learn about some of our resident and migratory forest birds.
Limit: 15 Meeting
Location: Oresdon-Todd Woods Trailhead. Exact meeting location and directions will be emailed … Read More
Sponsored and led by Southern Oregon Land Conservancy
Guide: Frank Lospalluto
Focus: Birds & Rogue River
Description: Look for Lewis’s Woodpeckers, Blue-gray Gnatcatchers, Wood Ducks and Pygmy Owls during this private tour exploring vernal pools, oak woodlands, chaparral and the riparian forest along the Rogue River. Southern Oregon Land Conservancy is pursuing acquisition … Read More
Join Northwest Nature Shop employee and expert birder Terence Philippe for an exploration of Ashland Pond. Waterfowl, raptors, a seasonal variety of songbirds and possible river otter sightings will round out the morning. Expect about 2 miles of walking on gentle paths.
Meet at the Northwest Nature Shop at 9 am. … Read More