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SUMMARY:Learning to Look with Richard Crossley: Tips to photographing birds.
DESCRIPTION:World-renowned birder and bird guide author and photographer\, Richard Crossley leads two birding sessions in North Mountain Park on Thursday December 1st at 10 am and Friday December 2nd at 10 am in Ashland to share his perspective on birding.  His knowledge\, enthusiasm and energy for birding will inspire and lead you to become a better and more independent birder.  Crossley believes as you shift your focus to look at birds longer\, closer\, and from a broader perspective than is typical\, a new world of discovery opens up. The Thursday program is for those who want to learn helpful hints on how to identify birds\, observe interesting behaviors\, and discover identification tricks of the birding trade with Richard. The Friday workshop is for those who want to learn Crossley’s unique and innovative photography style to capture images showing birds in a wide range of views — near and far\, from different angles\, in various behaviors\, including flight\, and in the habitat in which they live. \nCome experience bird watching as an open door into the natural world and connect with nature for your overall well-being. Cost is $25 per person per workshop.  Each workshop is approx. 1 ½ hours.  Sign up for one or both. \nThursday December 1st 10 am:  Learning to Look: Tips to better birding \nFriday December 2nd 10 am: Learning to Look:  Tips to photographing birds \nSign up at Northwest Nature Shop in person or call 541-482-3241 or email northwestnatureshop@gmail.com
URL:https://northwestnatureshop.com/event/learning-to-look-with-richard-crossley-tips-to-photographing-birds
LOCATION:Northwest Nature Shop\, 154 Oak Street\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird Walk
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SUMMARY:Learning to Look with Richard Crossley: Tips to better birding
DESCRIPTION:World-renowned birder and bird guide author and photographer\, Richard Crossley leads two birding sessions in North Mountain Park on Thursday December 1st at 10 am and Friday December 2nd at 10 am in Ashland to share his perspective on birding.  His knowledge\, enthusiasm and energy for birding will inspire and lead you to become a better and more independent birder.  Crossley believes as you shift your focus to look at birds longer\, closer\, and from a broader perspective than is typical\, a new world of discovery opens up. The Thursday program is for those who want to learn helpful hints on how to identify birds\, observe interesting behaviors\, and discover identification tricks of the birding trade with Richard. The Friday workshop is for those who want to learn Crossley’s unique and innovative photography style to capture images showing birds in a wide range of views — near and far\, from different angles\, in various behaviors\, including flight\, and in the habitat in which they live. \nCome experience bird watching as an open door into the natural world and connect with nature for your overall well-being. Cost is $25 per person per workshop.  Each workshop is approx. 1 ½ hours.  Sign up for one or both. \nThursday December 1st 10 am:  Learning to Look: Tips to better birding \nFriday December 2nd 10 am: Learning to Look:  Tips to photographing birds \nSign up at Northwest Nature Shop in person or call 541-482-3241 or email northwestnatureshop@gmail.com \nMeet at North Mountain Park Nature Center (620 N Mountain Ave. Ashland) at 10 am.
URL:https://northwestnatureshop.com/event/learning-to-look-with-richard-crossley-tips-to-better-birding
LOCATION:Northwest Nature Shop\, 154 Oak St.\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird Walk,Local Author Book Signing
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SUMMARY:Spring Bird Hike
DESCRIPTION:Excited for spring songbirds? May is a great month to see and hear birds that have spent the winter in Central or South America. Many songbirds are arriving now to breed or are just passing through the Rogue Valley on their way north. Many species including Warblers\, Vireos\, Grosbeaks\, Flycatchers\, and many more will be out filling the air with their beautiful songs! Join local birder Nolan Richard on May 7th for this introductory bird walk that focuses on “birding by ear” – listening to and identifying birds based on their sounds. \nParticipants will meet at the North Mountain Park visitor center at 8:15 am\, and the hike will be done by 11:30am. We will hike through the Riverwalk Park and North Mountain Park to try and find as many birds as possible. Expect 30-35 species. \nCost is $10 per person\, and the class is capped at 12. Be prepared for adverse weather. Bring a water bottle\, a pair of binoculars\, and a bird field guide if you have one. Also\, we recommend downloading the Merlin ID app by Cornell University.  \nCall 541-482-3241 to sign up\, stop by NW Nature Shop during business hours (10 am-6pm)\, or email northwestnatureshop@gmail.com
URL:https://northwestnatureshop.com/event/spring-bird-hike
LOCATION:Northwest Nature Shop\, 154 Oak Street\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20190608T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20190608T103000
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SUMMARY:Bird Watching & Bird Feeder Making
DESCRIPTION:Join Emily Lind an Audubon board member for a bird hike at Ashland Ponds. Afterwards you will get to make a bird feeder to attract birds to your home. This event is full of knowledge and crafts!\nBinoculars and bird identification books will be provided. Just bring water and your sense of adventure. You will be meeting at the Northwest Nature Shop at 9 am and carpooling to Ashland Ponds.  To sign up come into the Northwest Nature shop. Event cost $5 per person.
URL:https://northwestnatureshop.com/event/bird-watching-bird-feeder-making
LOCATION:OR
CATEGORIES:Bird Walk,Crafting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20190428T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20190428T113000
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SUMMARY:Birding for Kids
DESCRIPTION:Spring is here and the birds are begging to be seen and heard. Join Emily Lind a Audubon board member on a kid friendly hike from the Northwest Nature Shop to Lithia Park. \nKids will learn how to use binoculars and about our feathered friends here in Ashland. Binoculars and field guides will be provided. This activity is open to kids 8-12 years old and the cost is $5 per child. \nSpace is limited\, come into the Northwest Nature Shop today to get your spot on this awesome workshop! \n\,
URL:https://northwestnatureshop.com/event/birding-for-kids
LOCATION:Northwest Nature Shop\, 154 oak st\, ashland\, OR\, 97520\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird Walk,Ecology,Kids Nature Activity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20181202T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20181202T130000
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SUMMARY:Vesper Meadow: Coffee and Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:Event Sponsored by the Northwest Nature Shop and the Rogue Valley Audubon Society \nCarpool 9:00am from the Northwest Nature Shop\, return by 1:00pm \nCome learn about the newest Rogue Valley conservation restoration project\, drink coffee at the new feeder\, and stroll along the wide open meadow of Dead Indian Creek. \nJoin Rogue Valley Audubon birding Trip Leader Nate Trimble\, and Vesper Meadow Program Director Jeanine Moy for walk in the open air of the Casade-Siskiyou upland meadows. Opportunities to see raptors\, woodpeckers\, grassland birds\, mountain bluebirds\, and the possibility of Great Gray Owls. The unusually warm autumn this year offers the possibility of late fall migration flocks as well. Regardless of what birds we find\, visitors are guaranteed a pleasant hike through a beautiful place and a chance to learn about habitat restoration\, Southern Oregon ecology\, local land use history and an exciting new conservation project. \nBring: warm clothes including hat and gloves\, thermos or mug\, a waterbottle\, and binoculars! $10+ suggested donation to help fund the building of a bird blind for ongoing bird education programs at Vesper Meadow preserve.
URL:https://northwestnatureshop.com/event/vesper-meadow-coffee-and-bird-walk
LOCATION:OR
CATEGORIES:Bird Walk
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SUMMARY:Ashland Pond Spring Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:Birds have a unique ability to inspire and delight us. They connect us with nature\, with the passage of seasons\, and with each other. Bird-watching has become the most popular outdoor activity in the US with an estimated 50 to 80 million participants. There’s a wonderful world just waiting to be explored\, so get into birds!\nOn Sunday\, May 7th at 9 am join Northwest Nature Shop of Ashland as we visit Ashland Pond\, an Ashland birding hotspot. Waterfowl\, raptors\, and possible river otter and beaver sightings will round out the morning. Expect about 2 miles of walking on gentle paths. Please bring binoculars if you have them and look forward to an enjoyable excursion into the wonderful world of birds!\nBird walk participants will meet at 9:00 am at the Northwest Nature Shop\, 154 Oak St. Ashland. Space is limited so please call the Northwest Nature Shop at 541-482-3241 to sign up.
URL:https://northwestnatureshop.com/event/ashland-pond-spring-bird-walk
LOCATION:Northwest Nature Shop\, 154 Oak St.\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20170402T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20170402T223000
DTSTAMP:20260426T090741
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk to Ashland Pond
DESCRIPTION:Birds have a unique ability to inspire and delight us. They connect us with nature\, with the passage of seasons\, and with each other. Bird-watching has become the most popular outdoor activity in the US with an estimated 50 to 80 million participants.  There’s a wonderful world just waiting to be explored\, so get into birds!\nOn Sunday\, April 2nd at 9 am join Northwest Nature Shop of Ashland as we visit Ashland Pond\, an Ashland birding hotspot.  Waterfowl\, raptors\, and possible river otter and beaver sightings will round out the morning. Expect about 2 miles of walking on gentle paths.  Please bring binoculars if you have them and look forward to an enjoyable excursion into the wonderful world of birds!\n Bird walk participants will meet at 9:00 am at the Northwest Nature Shop\, 154 Oak St.  Ashland. Space is limited so please call the Northwest Nature Shop at 541-482-3241
URL:https://northwestnatureshop.com/event/bird-walk-ashland-pond
LOCATION:Northwest Nature Shop\, 154 Oak Street\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20160521T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20160521T110000
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SUMMARY:Birding with Kids!
DESCRIPTION: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 to include jokes\, riddles\, and a bird-centric game. We are excited to get young learners inspired and outside! \nBinoculars will be available to borrow. \nPlease meet in front of the Northwest Nature Shop at 154 Oak St. at 9 am on Saturday May 21st. We will return to the Nature Shop by 11am. \nJeanine is a naturalist\, educator\, and artist with 15 years of experience working with children. Hailing from NY state\, she fell in love with nature in her own backyard and neighborhood forest. Jeanine graduated from Cornell University with a B.S. in Applied Ecology. She has worked as a botany field technician in the greater Yellowstone area\, as project manager for an agroforestry research project in Ithaca NY\, and as an outdoor educator in California and Colorado. Jeanine’s excitement for ecological diversity and environmental education brought her to Ashland in 2010 for a M.S. in Environmental Education at Southern Oregon University. She spent two years with KBO as Education Program Coordinator to create bird science curriculum and facilitate teacher development programs. Currently based in Ashland\, Jeanine is Outreach Director for Klamath-Siskiyou Wildlands Center (KS Wild)\, and has founded a summer program for children\, Ashland Trail Trekkers.
URL:https://northwestnatureshop.com/event/birding-with-kids
LOCATION:Northwest Nature Shop\, 154 Oak Street\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20160508T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20160508T110000
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SUMMARY:Ashland Pond Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION: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. \nMeet at the Northwest Nature Shop at 9 am. Call 541-482-3241 to sign up. \nPre-registration required. Sign up for one or all three walks: March 6th\, April 3rd\, & May 8th
URL:https://northwestnatureshop.com/event/ashland-pond-bird-walk-2
LOCATION:Northwest Nature Shop\, 154 Oak Street\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20160410T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20160410T100000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20160324T160618Z
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SUMMARY:Oredson-Todd Woods Birding
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored and led by Southern Oregon Land Conservancy \nGuide: Karen Hussey \nFocus: Forest Birds\n\nDescription: 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.\n\nLimit: 15 Meeting\n\nLocation: Oresdon-Todd Woods Trailhead. Exact meeting location and directions will be emailed upon registration.\n\nDifficulty: Easy; bring layers because this forested canyon can be chilly in spring.\n\nTo Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/birding-the-oredson-todd-woods-registration-22709857796\n\n 
URL:https://northwestnatureshop.com/event/oredson-todd-woods-birding
LOCATION:Oredson-Todd Woods\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20160409T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20160409T120000
DTSTAMP:20260426T090741
CREATED:20160323T172010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160323T174401Z
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SUMMARY:Rogue River Preserve Birding
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored and led by Southern Oregon Land Conservancy\nGuide: Frank Lospalluto \nFocus: Birds & Rogue River \nDescription: 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 of this beautiful property. \nDifficulty: Moderately easy and flat at a slow birding pace walking on roads\, trails\, and off-trail. \nLimit: 15 Meeting \nLocation: Meet in White City to carpool to Preserve in Eagle Point. Meeting location will be emailed upon registration. \nTo Register: go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rogue-river-preserve-birding-registration-22706532851
URL:https://northwestnatureshop.com/event/rogue-river-preserve-birding
LOCATION:Rogue River Preserve\, Eagle Point\, OR\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20160403T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20160403T120000
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SUMMARY:Ashland Pond Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION: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. \nMeet at the Northwest Nature Shop at 9 am. Call 541-482-3241 to sign up. \nPre-registration required. Sign up for one or all three walks: March 6th\, April 3rd\, & May 8th
URL:https://northwestnatureshop.com/event/ashland-pond-bird-walk
LOCATION:Northwest Nature Shop\, 154 Oak Street\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird Walk
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