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
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
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
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
“Owls are magical creatures most often used for delivering post and parcels in the wizarding world. They are known for their speed and discretion and can find recipients without an address.” – J.K. Rowling
Wildlife Images will bring real live owls to Northwest Nature Shop for downtown Ashland’s Harry Potter birthday … Read More
Being outside is good for us. Nature and fresh air can help us relax, feel less stressed and more alive. Backpacking is a Southern Oregon tradition. Packing a few days’ worth of supplies in our overnight packs, and setting off to explore and camp out in the remote wilderness is … Read More
My kids were thrilled when I announced school would be canceled for the remainder of the year. The fact they would have to log in to multiple online learning platforms, maintain more accounts and passwords than I ever had in my adult working life, and keep track of a multitude … Read More
Getting outside in the fresh air is important even as we’re practicing social distancing. The Bear Creek Bike Path is a great place to go close to home for a nice walk. It stretches for miles and is quite a wide path in many areas so you can easily keep … Read More
By Leela Hickman
During these trying times of the COVID-19 crisis, it’s important to find ways we can nurture our mental health. For me this has meant getting outside to move my body and interact with nature. The feeling of being enveloped in the green glow of leaves in the sunshine, … Read More