Join a culinary adventure into world of oaks and acorn food and eat your way into the oak web of life. A presentation by ethnobotanist and forester, Jolie Elan of the Go Wild Institute will cover fascinating oak ecology and ethnobotany and will be followed by a hands-on playshop to handcraft acorn flour and taste […]
Mark your calendars - our acclaimed mushroom fair is back! Join the Northwest Nature Shop and local mushroom experts, enthusiasts, and connoisseurs for a day of FUNgal explorations! We'll have craft booths, food, demo's, and local organizations in the Nature Shop alley between 10am - 4pm, and opportunities for local mushroom walks with Mike Potts, […]
Join our local FUNgal expert Mike Potts for a walk through the woods and learn your way around the world of wild fungi. The emphasis will be on finding fungi and learning something about identification and the diversity of mushroom species. Edible and poisonous varieties will be discussed. Meet at the Northwest Nature Shop, 154 […]
Join us for either/or both a fire Talk & Walk: October 24th TALK: "Megafires" are increasingly damaging to people and their assets. We constantly hear that "active management" of forests is a cannot-miss solution with highly desired fringe benefits. But, what is "active management"? Can it live up to the hype? This Talk will explore […]
The Northwest Nature Shop will be celebrating Halloween with Gross Science! We will be learning about owl ecology by dissecting owl pellets and using bone keys to determine what owls eat. If you like birds, bones or just gross science this is the activity for you! Join us at the NW Nature Shop on Sunday […]
Join our local FUNgal expert Mike Potts for a walk through the woods and learn your way around the world of wild fungi. The emphasis will be on finding fungi and learning something about identification and the diversity of mushroom species. Edible and poisonous varieties will be discussed. Meet at the Northwest Nature Shop, 154 […]
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 […]
