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. Kids will learn how to use binoculars and about our feathered friends here in Ashland. Binoculars and field guides will be provided. […]
Mother’s Day Lithia Park Foraging Are you looking for a fun and nature centric activity for Mother’s Day? On Saturday May 11th from 3 pm – 5 pm Elva, the Nature Shops Naturalist will lead you and your mother on a foraging hike through Lithia Park. You will learn how to identify native edible plants, […]
Insect Hunt Lithia Park Do you or someone that you know like to chase insects or has a budding interest? Join the Nature Shop on Sunday May 19th from 2 pm – 4 pm on a bug hunt through Lithia Park. We will be catching, identifying and having fun! This activity is open to all […]
Gather your family, friends, and neighbors to make beautiful holiday wreaths! Enjoy creating a holiday wreath using materials gathered from nature. The class offers step-by-step instructions to make and decorate a holiday wreath for your home. A variety of seasonal greens and cones will be provided for students to create a wreath to celebrate the […]
We are sad to announce the Rabbits are Coming event is cancelled. We hope you all are staying healthy, both physically and emotionally. We look forward to seeing you at our events once we can safely gather together. The Rabbits Are Coming to the Northwest Nature Shop on Saturday, April 11th from 11 to […]
A student video contest to inspire kids to to go outside and have adventures. Children who play outdoors and experience nature are stronger, happier and more independent. Nature should be a part of all kids’ childhood. Les Stroud, Survivorman, filmmaker, Ashland resident and author of the new book, Wild Outside: Around the world with Survivorman will be on […]
Spring is the perfect time to build a birdhouse. Birds are a valuable resource for gardeners, birdwatchers and farmers, aiding in insect control and pollination of plant varieties. The Northwest Nature Shop will offer a build your own birdhouse class on Saturday April 9th at 11 am. Lee Web, local wildlife biologist, will lead the […]
Spend the day searching for wild fungi with local mushroom expert, Mike Potts on Saturday, June 3rd. Springtime in the southern Oregon Cascades offers an abundance of beautiful mushrooms, including some of the most sought-after wild mushrooms in the world. We will encounter edible and poisonous varieties and learn identifying features to confidently harvest your […]
The Rabbits are Coming to the Northwest Nature Shop alley on Saturday noon-2 pm. Youth from Jackson County 4-H will exhibit a variety of rabbits to hold. The 4-H members happily share their knowledge of raising and caring for rabbits. Rabbits will be outside in the alley so dress for the weather. Free
