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 […]
Don't you just love Ashland in the Spring? We sure do and we are celebrating this First Friday, May 3rd with Prickly Pear Food Truck 5-8 pm serving up a melting pot of Latin dishes ("Best tacos I’ve ever had." "One of the best additions to the Valley! Great food and awesome customer service. 👍👍"), 5:30-7:30 […]
Nick Meyers, Longtime Climbing Ranger & Avalanche Specialist for the U.S. Forest Service's Mount Shasta Ranger District, is the foremost expert on the ever-changing climbing conditions on Mt. Shasta. Join Northwest Nature Shop, 154 Oak St. Ashland, for this presentation on Thursday May 9th at 6:30 pm as Nick helps you prepare for a safe […]
Spring is here, and it's morel season once again! Morel mushrooms are not only delicious, but an essential part of our local forest ecosystem. Join Bashira Muhamad of Zoom Out Mycology for an informative day out in the woods to learn about mushrooms, and search for prized morel mushrooms. We will be discussing fungal ecology, […]
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, […]
