by Jeanine Moy, Northwest Nature Shop Naturalist
Southwest Oregon hosts amazing places to go swimming.
Our backyard public-lands boast alpine lakes, wild rivers, and tumbling waterfalls on Cascade volcanic rocks and steep Siskiyou drainages. This region is marked by aquatic refuges for people and wildlife alike. Before you go, make sure to ... Read More
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Jun2018
01
Jul2017
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
31
Dec2016
The Northwest Nature Shop is Pleased to be a ticket outlet for the 15th Annual Siskiyou Film Festival. Tickets are $15.00 for adults and $10.00 for students and seniors.
tickets are also available online at siskiyoufilmfest.org. and at Oregon Books and Games in Grants Pass
The 15th annual Siskiyou FilmFest will be held ... Read More
12
Apr2016
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
11
Apr2016
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
24
Mar2016
Written by Steve Harvey
Have you ever had you breath taken away by the sight of a summer meadow in bloom? The lush and richly varied colors of a meadow filled with summer's wildflowers or a carpet of flowers in a shaded forest glen are sights that most of us truly ... Read More
24
Mar2016
Written by Jay Van Tussenbrook
It's better not to guess.
As the rains come and the weather warms, spring flowers aren't the only thing popping up out of the soil. Those little mounds of earth steadily rising in the backyard will soon open up to reveal mushrooms! Here in Southern Oregon that most likely means ... Read More
18
Feb2016
Do you ever wonder how cold it got the previous night while you were sleeping in your warm bed, or what the high temperature was at your home in the summer while you were dipping your toes in Lake of the Woods. Well, I’m a statistic freak and I’m always ... Read More
10
Feb2016
Written by Abby Nichols of the Northwest Nature Shop, Nature Conservancy Volunteer Field Assistant
The Table Rocks are distinct landmarks of the Rogue Valley - two horseshoe-shaped geologic features sitting squarely between the Cascade and Siskiyou Ranges in Southern Oregon. Remnants of a prehistoric lava flow, these archaic rock formations are home ... Read More
25
Nov2015
Written By Chris Uhtoff
Since bird seed has gotten more expensive, keeping squirrels away from birdfeeders has taken on more importance for many people. If squirrels are becoming your backyard nemesis there are a variety of methods to keep feeders squirrel free; and all are simple solutions for protecting birdfeeders.
The first ... Read More