In the late 17th century, when microscopes were first invented, scientists used single lens, handheld microscopes and made many drawings of what they saw and discovered. On Sunday, January 29th at 2 pm at Northwest Nature Shop we’ll use a magnifying lens and microscopes to examine these hidden worlds and then draw what we see. […]
Bird watching is increasingly popular because of the simple pleasure of being outdoors and observing the daily lives of the birds that coexist with us. Introducing Children to bird watching is a great way to increase their observational skills and pay attention to the natural world. In this class for we’ll highlight a […]
Come to the Northwest Nature Shop, 154 Oak St., on Sunday afternoon, February 12th between 2 pm - 4pm to create beautiful, unique recycled Valentine’s Day cards with recycled materials. We'll dig through our recycling bin, use newspaper, glossy magazines, and more, to make Valentines for all your loved ones! We'll have yummy Valentine's Day […]
Create your first nature journal! Many important scientists, naturalists, and philosophers such as Charles Darwin, Henry David Thoreau, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Aldo Leopold, Rachel Carson, and John Muir were all known for keeping journals of their observations, poems, and discoveries. On Sunday March 5th, at 2 pm we’ll meet at the Northwest Nature Shop and […]
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 1st at 11 am. Lee Web, local wildlife biologist, will lead the […]
Birds have a unique ability to inspire and delight us. They connect us with nature, with the passage of seasons, and with each other. Bird-watching has become the most popular outdoor activity in the US with an estimated 50 to 80 million participants. There's a wonderful world just waiting to be explored, so get into […]
The Rabbits Are Coming to the Northwest Nature Shop, 154 Oak Street, Ashland on Saturday, April 8th from 11 to 2 pm. Jackson County 4-H Clubs will exhibit a variety of rabbits to hold! “The Rabbits Are Coming” has been an annual event at the Northwest Nature Shop for over thirty years! The 4-H members […]
Due to popular demand we'll offer TWO workshops! Choose : Sunday April 23rd or May 7th 2 pm Capture the magic of childhood by creating a Fairy House from natural materials. Imagine building a house where milkweed becomes a fairy bed, a seashell becomes a bathtub, and stones make a front walk. Bring your kids […]
In this class Robin will take you step-by-step through the process of growing a beautiful garden to attract butterflies, honey bees, birds and other pollinators, based on essentials of the Monarch Watch program. She will also outline the process for becoming a Certified Monarch Way Station and a Certified Wildlife Habitat. Learn the best practices […]
Birds have a unique ability to inspire and delight us. They connect us with nature, with the passage of seasons, and with each other. Bird-watching has become the most popular outdoor activity in the US with an estimated 50 to 80 million participants. There’s a wonderful world just waiting to be explored, so get into […]
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