Small Business Saturday, Nov 24, is almost here! Support your locally-owned businesses, it's an easy way to support your community and stay connected. We are so grateful for the vibrant community that supports our family. The Northwest Nature Shop is proud to be a local hub for education, gathering, and nature-connection. We are fortunate to […]
Event Sponsored by the Northwest Nature Shop and the Rogue Valley Audubon Society Carpool 9:00am from the Northwest Nature Shop, return by 1:00pm Come 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. Join Rogue Valley Audubon birding Trip […]
Create an aromatic herbal candle to gift or just help set the mood for the holiday season. We will provide wax, wicks, essential oils, and herbal decorations. Please bring a small jam jar 3 - 6 oz. Space is limited, $12 per person. Ages 8 to adult. Sign up at the Northwest Nature Shop or […]
Thursday January 17th 6:30pm - 8:00pm Hear tales of adventure and learn a few tricks of the trade from three local enthusiasts. Through-hiker Steve Cossin will share tips of how to 'go light' from his experience hiking the PCT. Kayaker Elliot Drake-Maurer will tell stories of his solo trip adventure down the entire […]
Thursday January 17th 6:30pm - 8:00pm The Klamath Basin is one of the top birding locations in the nation, and is one of the largest migratory stopovers for birds in the western United States. Winter is the peak of raptor and waterfowl concentrations in the lower Klamath Wildlife Refuge. After many years of bird watching in […]
Bee Friendly! and learn about current efforts to protect and restore pollinator populations in southern Oregon. In this "quick talk" format, we'll hear two 25 minute talks from local pollinator aficionados. Travis Owen, will share incredible local pollinator photographs and interesting information about native pollinators. Kristina LeFever will discuss community efforts to reform pesticide policy […]
First Friday It's officially spring, and we're resuming our monthly block-party style celebration for Ashland's First Friday Artwalk! Join us for this FREE event. Frankie Hernandez Band will be rocking out from 7-9pm Peruvian Point Food Truck will be serving delicious dinners 5pm-8pm AND our good neighbors at Bestow and Bloom are celebrating their 2nd […]
Looking for containerized native plants to support pollinators, add diversity to your property, or use in your water-wise garden? Become a land steward at your own home! Native plants are a great way to enhance your yard and encourage pollinator habitat. We’re teaming up with Vesper Meadow and the Rogue Native Plant Partnership in support […]
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. […]
Author, historian, backcountry adventurer William Sullivan has just done a complete update the hiking guide book for Central Oregon – huge changes because of fires and an upcoming permit system. He is also doing new printing of “100 Hikes in Southern Oregon” next month that includes the Jack-Ash Trail and updated information related to recent […]
