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SUMMARY:New Hikes in Southern Oregon & Northern California: A slide presentation by William L. Sullivan
DESCRIPTION:The Northwest Nature Shop hosts a presentation by William Sullivan on Friday May 2nd 6-7 pm with gorgeous photography and plenty of tips and inspiration to get you into the backcountry.\nOregon’s hiking guru\, William Sullivan will take you on a slide show tour of new trails he discovered while researching the new edition of his book\, 100 Hikes/Travel Guide: Southern Oregon & Northern California. We’ll find hidden lakes in the Trinity Alps\, relocated trails at Crater Lake\, and wildflower meadows in the Siskiyous. As always\, Sullivan spices his talk with notes on the geology\, wildlife\, and history.\nThis presentation is free of charge. Call the northwest Nature Shop\, 541-482-3241 for more information.
URL:https://northwestnatureshop.com/event/new-hikes-southern-oregon-northern-california-slide-presentation-william-l-sullivan
LOCATION:Northwest Nature Shop\, 154 Oak St.\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520\, United States
CATEGORIES:First Friday,Local Author Book Signing
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SUMMARY:Nature Therapy Saturday May 10 10 am-noon
DESCRIPTION:AN EVIDENCE-BASED HEALING PRACTICE \nJoin Northwest Nature Shop and Julia Plevin Oliansky\, author of The Healing Magic of Forest Bathing for a transformative nature experience. \nWHAT WE WILL DO: \nLearn history + science of shinrin yoku\nMove through a series of practices\nClose with a tea ceremony + snack\nSLIDING SCALE $5-15/person\nWe will meet at NW Nature Shop on Saturday May 10th at 10 am and carpool to the Nature Therapy location.  \nSign up in advance by calling Northwest Nature Shop\, 541-482-3241 or stopping by.
URL:https://northwestnatureshop.com/event/nature-therapy-saturday-may-10-10-am-noon
LOCATION:Northwest Nature Shop\, 154 Oak St.\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ecology,Hike,Seasonal Event At Northwest Nature Shop
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SUMMARY:Morels and other Spring Mushrooms in Southern Oregon by "Fry\, Thrive\, or Die" Author Michael Amaranthus
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday May 14th\, from 7-8pm\, Northwest Nature Shop in Ashland will be hosting world renowned Mycologist and Scientist Michael Amaranthus who will discuss morels and other delicious and medicinal spring fruiting mushrooms in Southern Oregon. \nDr. Mike recently published “Fry\, Thrive or Die”\, a fun pocket guide to western US mushrooms.  Edible? Medicinal? Hallucinogenic?  Poisonous? Dr Mike will share what you need to know about mushrooms and their uses. \nIn his presentation\, Dr. Mike will highlight local mushroom species that grow in our area. The guide and the talk will prepare folks to hunt and serve wild mushrooms\, as well will delight with stories\, history\, possibilities\, recipes\, and more. \nFry\, Thrive or Die is a pocket-sized field guide to the most prominent and distinctive wild mushrooms in the Western United States. Each species is identified with a detailed color picture\, distinct features\, as well on habitat\, fruiting timing\, edibility\, creative uses\, and dangerous look-alikes. The talk will highlight some must-know species in our area. Many of the current guides are decades old and in crucial need of update on edibility\, medicinal benefits\, toxicities\, and other uses. \nMushrooms attract a distinct audience. There are wild mushrooms that make a splendid meal\, can alter your mind\, improve your health\, potentially save your life\, or end your life. The talk is suitable for both beginning foragers as well as experienced mushroom maniacs who seek new information on mushroom medicines\, hallucinogens\, toxins\, innovative applications\, and edibility. Happy hunting and fry\, fly and thrive! \nAbout the Author:\nDr. Michael Amaranthus \nDr Mike Amaranthus is a world-renowned mycologist and scientist\, who even has several mushroom and truffles named after him and is the recipient of the USDA Highest Award for Scientific Achievement. Dr Mike and his wife Eileen founded Mycorrhizal Applications Inc. the world’s largest producer of mycorrhizal fungal products.  Dr Mike believes “fungi” should emphasize “fun”. As a two- time cancer survivor\, getting to know this fantastic group of mushrooms has enriched and perhaps saved his life. He believes that a mushroom presentation cannot only be accurate and have substance but be entertaining as well.
URL:https://northwestnatureshop.com/event/fry-thrive-or-die-book-talk-by-michael-amaranthus
LOCATION:Northwest Nature Shop\, 154 Oak St.\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mushroom Foraging,Slide Show/Lecture
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SUMMARY:
DESCRIPTION:Local photographer and writer Matt Witt will share a sampling of the 132 photographs in a new hard-cover book\, Monumental Beauty\, that highlights the beauty and biodiversity of the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument on the monument’s 25th anniversary on Wednesday June 18th at 6 pm at Northwest Nature Shop.  \nAncient waterfalls\, mysterious volcanic shapes\, towering trees\, and richly colored wildflowers grace this home to more than 3\,500 different plants and mammals\, invertebrates\, insects\, reptiles\, birds\, and other living beings. \n100% of the proceeds from the book go to Soda Mountain Wilderness Council which for more than 40 years has promoted and protected what is now the monument. \nIn a foreword to Monumental Beauty\, Don Gentry\, former chair of the Klamath Tribes\, writes: “Today\, protection of the land is urgent as climate change puts our watersheds and forests\, and even our homes and our culture\, at risk. We have always been one with the land and always will be. The Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument is one important way to help us protect it.” \nMatt Witt is a photographer and writer in Talent who has been hiking and photographing in the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument for 20 years. He has been selected as Artist in Residence at Crater Lake National Park\, Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness\, John Day Fossil Beds National Monument\, and other venues. His work has been selected for exhibitions both in the U.S. and Europe and may be seen at MattWittPhotography.com. \nBook: Monumental Beauty: Wonders Worth Protecting in the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument By Matt Witt\nPresentation is free
URL:https://northwestnatureshop.com/event/26647
LOCATION:Northwest Nature Shop\, 154 Oak St.\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520\, United States
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SUMMARY:Holiday Open House and Magic Show
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the season at Northwest Nature Shop with a holiday magic show\, book signing\, live music and food and wine tasting on Friday November 28th. \nMagical Michael delivers fun\, engaging\, interactive magic shows\, at 1:00 and the last at 3:00 pm. \nAt 2 pm\, a family trio of Rafe\, Opal and Ira will liven up the alley with upbeat fiddle music accompanied by guitar and ukulele. \nJoin Nicole Bailey\, author of the children’s book\, Multicolored Monono: Finding the courage to shine when you’re one of a kind. Bailey is an adoptive mom who writes from both her and her children’s perspectives. Her children are from Ethiopia and the Marshall Islands\, and they teach Nicole lessons every day about their experiences as people of color\, living in the margins of society\, and forging their unique paths. “A sweet\, uplifting story of hope and resilience in the face of not fitting in.”— Kirkus Reviews \nMusic and magic shows will be outside so make sure to dress warm\, inside try samples of wine\, cheese\, and chocolate!
URL:https://northwestnatureshop.com/event/holiday-magic-show-2
LOCATION:Northwest Nature Shop\, 154 Oak St.\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seasonal Event At Northwest Nature Shop
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SUMMARY:First Friday in the Alley
DESCRIPTION:Join us for food and live music First Friday May 1st. Sushi-K-Rollo will be setting up their food truck in the alley in front of the Nature Shop and they will offer delicious and generous servings of sushi and tacos.\nLive Music Lineup:\n5-7 pm Trebled Souls.  Local favorites!! Trebled Souls features six super talented musicians who sing\, play bass\, guitar\, percussion\, keyboard\, trumpet\, and harmonica. They play an eclectic mix of jazzy\, soulful\, and have fun putting their own twist on all the varied music we love: R&B tunes\, American Songbook classics\, rock’n’roll\, pop sensations\, country music\, Latin-American ballads\, international tunes\, and some original compositions.\n7-8 pm Ankata.  Local drum band performing traditional and contemporary music.\n8 pm Eel Sallad.  Back by popular demand! They rocked the alley last year and we’re happy they’re coming back. With roots in Blues\, Grunge\, Rock\, Americana\, and Folk\, Eel Sallad’s sound has been called ‘Pacific Northwest Grunge Grass’- a dynamic fusion of raw energy and heartfelt lyrics.  Their music spans everything from sultry ballads to audacious anthems\, delivered with a compelling stage presence that keeps audiences dancing from start to finish.  \nThe Nature Shop will be closing at 8\, but music will continue after closing hours.
URL:https://northwestnatureshop.com/event/first-friday-in-the-alley
LOCATION:Northwest Nature Shop\, 154 Oak St.\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520\, United States
CATEGORIES:First Friday,First Friday Artwalk
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SUMMARY:Drop-In Pottery Class 12-4 pm
DESCRIPTION:Join local ceramics instructor Hina for a hands-on workshop outside in the Northwest Nature Shop alley on Saturday May 2nd from 12-4. You’ll design and sculpt your very own plant pot from various types of clay. Your unique pot will be perfect for showing your favorite house plant or make a sweet homemade Mother’s Day gift. \nHina will guide you step-by-step through slab + sculpting techniques to form your pot. This workshop is all about creativity and personality. \nNo pottery experience is necessary; this class is beginner-friendly\, and especially fun for kids and families.   Fee is $25 per participant.
URL:https://northwestnatureshop.com/event/drop-in-pottery-class-12-4-pm
LOCATION:Northwest Nature Shop\, 154 Oak St.\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260509T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260509T150000
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SUMMARY:Guided Spring Mushroom Walk on Saturday May 9th
DESCRIPTION:Spend the day searching for wild fungi with local mushroom expert\, Mike Potts on Saturday\, May 9th. 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 own wild edible mushrooms. Participants will meet at NW Nature Shop at 10 am and travel to the foraging location (approximately 45 minute drive from Ashland).  Return to Ashland by 3:00 pm.  The location of each hike will be disclosed at a later date to give us flexibility in planning around weather and mushroom abundance. \nCost is $55 per participant. Children accompanied by adults are free. Be prepared for adverse weather. Wear appropriate hiking shoes (We will be doing some off-trail walking on uneven terrain)\, bring a water bottle\, lunch\, pocket knife\, non-plastic collecting bag or basket\, rain gear\, a mushroom ID book if you have one\, and a whistle.\n2 dates offered:  Saturday May 12nd and Saturday May 9th.\nSpace is limited so sign up early! Call 541-482-3241 to sign up\, stop by NW Nature Shop during business hours (10 am-6pm)\, or email northwestnatureshop@gmail.com \nPayment must be received at time of registration.
URL:https://northwestnatureshop.com/event/guided-spring-mushroom-walk-on-saturday-june-1st
LOCATION:Cascade Mountain Foothills\, OR\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hike,Mushroom Foraging
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DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260513T193000
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SUMMARY:Birds of Crater Lake National Park: A Natural History and Guide. Author talk by Stewart Janes
DESCRIPTION:Join Author Stewart Janes\, retired SOU ornithology professor\, for a talk about his new book Birds of Crater Lake National Park: A Natural History and Guide\, Published by OSU Press. \nLife at Crater Lake National Park presents many challenges to the diverse birdlife present.  Hostile weather and limited food resources in a low productivity environment are just a couple.  Stewart will discuss various survival strategies that birds use at high elevations while introducing the birds through the outstanding photos of Jim Livaudais.
URL:https://northwestnatureshop.com/event/birds-of-crater-lake-national-park-a-natural-history-and-guide-author-talk-by-stewart-janes
LOCATION:Northwest Nature Shop\, 154 Oak St.\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520\, United States
CATEGORIES:Local Author Book Signing
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DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260529T193000
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SUMMARY:Oregon Wildflower Poetry Reading by Pepper Trail
DESCRIPTION:Awarding-winning poet and photographer Pepper Trail will read selections from his new collection Wild/Flower: Poems of the Oregon Flora\, illustrated with his photographs of Oregon’s beautiful wildflowers. “In this rewarding collection\, the ecopoet Pepper Trail honors Oregon plant life with one finely-crafted poem after another\, praising the very existence of a large\, varied flora that includes mugwort and larkspur and oak\, trillium\, and ponderosa and beargrass. Even non-native weeds garner tribute from him\, as he recognizes that thse are the plants intrepid enough to “carry life on/Into the warming years\, into the melting north? And back into the burning forests.” When this naturalist turns his poetic attention to the Oregon flora\, we are the beneficiaries: “our vision is held/quiet and still\, tranquilized by beauty.” Paulann Petersen\, Oregon Poet Laureate Emerita
URL:https://northwestnatureshop.com/event/oregon-wildflower-poetry-reading-by-pepper-trail
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CATEGORIES:Local Author Book Signing
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