Northwest Nature Shop

Birding with Kids!
2016-05-21 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Denver) | Northwest Nature Shop, 154 Oak Street, Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
Calling all children! Join us for a fun birding adventure in the beautiful Lithia Park and experience an enriched, hands-on learning experience with naturalist Jeanine Moy. Spy on some new spring bird arrivals, and learn about the ecosystems that they are a part of. This kids-only hike will be sure to include jokes, riddles, and a bird-centric game. We are excited to get young learners inspired and outside!
Binoculars will be available to borrow.
Please meet in front of the Northwest Nature Shop at 154 Oak St. at 9 am on Saturday May 21st. We will return to the Nature Shop by 11am.
Jeanine is a naturalist, educator, and artist with 15 years of experience working with children. Hailing from NY state, she fell in love with nature in her own backyard and neighborhood forest. Jeanine graduated from Cornell University with a B.S. in Applied Ecology. She has worked as a botany field technician in the greater Yellowstone area, as project manager for an agroforestry research project in Ithaca NY, and as an outdoor educator in California and Colorado. Jeanine’s excitement for ecological diversity and environmental education brought her to Ashland in 2010 for a M.S. in Environmental Education at Southern Oregon University. She spent two years with KBO as Education Program Coordinator to create bird science curriculum and facilitate teacher development programs. Currently based in Ashland, Jeanine is Outreach Director for Klamath-Siskiyou Wildlands Center (KS Wild), and has founded a summer program for children, Ashland Trail Trekkers.

Spring Guided Wild Mushroom Hike
2016-05-15 10:00 - 14:00 | Northwest Nature Shop, 154 Oak Street, Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
The Northwest Nature Shop is offering 2 Guided Mushroom Hikes to learn about our local wild mushrooms on Sunday, May 15th and Sunday May, 22nd. Sign up for one or both. Local mushroom experts John Teem and Mike Potts will offer their expertise and guide a walk in search of mushrooms. 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. Typically, mushrooms abound at this time of year. Meet at the Northwest Nature Shop, 154 Oak St., Ashland at 10:00 am on May 15th or May 22nd to carpool. Cost is $25 per person per hike. Space is limited so sign up early!
The Northwest Nature Shop is located at 154 Oak St, Ashland. For more information call 541-482-3241.

Powerful Pollinators Hike
2016-05-15 10:00 - 14:00 | Upper Table Rock Trailhead, 10395 Modoc Road, White City, OR, 97503, United States
Find out what all the buzz is about by joining Sarah Red-Laird, a.k.a. Bee Girl, who will explain why pollination is essential for our survival. On this family-friendly hike learn about the birds and the bees and their relationship with the wildflowers and trees that produce a rainbow of colors on the Table Rocks. Space is limited to 15 individuals.
Hikes are FREE but reservations are required. To sign up online: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/powerful-pollinators-registration-21790633371
For more information, call the Bureau of Land Management at 541.618.2200, M-F 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Hikes are three to five miles roundtrip along a moderate-grade trail and generally last three to five hours. Participants should dress for the weather, bring plenty of drinking water (no water source is available on site) and a lunch or snacks. Restrooms are available at both trail heads. To help protect this special place, dogs, mountain bikes and OHVs are NOT allowed on the trail.

Oredson-Todd Woods Ecology Hike
2016-05-15 10:00 - 13:00 | Oredson-Todd Woods, Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
Sponsored and led by Southern Oregon Land Conservancy
REGISTRATION will open on April 15 at 6am. To register go to: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/oredson-todd-woods-ecology-hike-registration-22755380957
Guide: Dr. Tom Atzet
Focus: Natural History, geology
Description: Join one of the most popular hike guides in our region, forest ecologist Dr. Tom Atzet, for an easy tour to a waterfall in a charming forested natural area in Ashland off Tolman Creek Road.
Oredson-Todd Woods is a conserved, city-owned, dog-friendly park on the south edge of Ashland next to the Siskiyou Mountain Park. The forested canyon and beautiful waterfall along Clay Creek provide a wonderful natural area immediately outside town. These two parks contain almost 10 miles of public trails which connect to a larger trail system on the slopes above Ashland.
Limit: 15
Meeting Location: Oredson-Todd Woods Trailhead. Exact location and directions will be emailed upon registration.
Difficulty: Easy; no restrooms are available; the trails are wide and well-maintained but can be uneven including rock stream crossings.

Jacksonville Forest Park Morel Foraging
2016-05-15 01:00 - 16:00 | Jacksonville Forest Park, Jacksonville, OR, United States
Come join KS Wild’s Communications Director Amy Schlotterback out and about doing what she loves best in the Spring – searching for the elusive Morel Mushroom!
This interpretive hike will take place at Jacksonville’s Forest Park. A carpool will leave from Jacksonville’s Public Library at 1:00 pm
To sign up contact Jeanine Moy of KS Wild 541-488-5789

Whooo Comes Out at Night? Hike
2016-05-14 19:30 - 21:30 | Lower Table Rock, Wheeler Road, Central Point, 97502, United States
Join Tony Kerwin and Steve Godwin, wildlife biologists with the BLM, to look for creatures and listen to sounds of the night from dusk ‘til dark on a jaunt around the Lower Table Rock Loop Trail (1/2-mile accessible trail). Steve will attempt to lure pygmy, great horned and screech owls—no guarantees! A short presentation of the common bats, owls and other animals active at night in this area and their unique characteristics and adaptations will precede the hike. Bring your flashlights and good hiking shoes!
Hikes are FREE but reservations are required. To sign up online: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/whooo-comes-out-at-night-registration-21791528047
For more information, call the Bureau of Land Management at 541.618.2200, M-F 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Hikes are three to five miles roundtrip along a moderate-grade trail and generally last three to five hours. Participants should dress for the weather, bring plenty of drinking water (no water source is available on site) and a lunch or snacks. Restrooms are available at both trail heads. To help protect this special place, dogs, mountain bikes and OHVs are NOT allowed on the trail.

Beautiful Butterflies and Incredible Insects Hike
2016-05-14 10:00 - 14:00 | Lower Table Rock, Wheeler Road, Central Point, 97502, United States
Entomologist and Affiliate Professor of Biology at Southern Oregon University Dr. Peter Schroeder will lead a hike to observe and discuss the beautiful butterflies and other incredible insects that live on or flutter by the Table Rocks. On this hike, Peter will help you gain a deeper appreciation for how butterflies and other insects live and their essential role in the environment.
Hikes are FREE but reservations are required. To sign up online: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/beautiful-butterflies-incredible-insects-registration-22176265808
For more information, call the Bureau of Land Management at 541.618.2200, M-F 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Hikes are three to five miles roundtrip along a moderate-grade trail and generally last three to five hours. Participants should dress for the weather, bring plenty of drinking water (no water source is available on site) and a lunch or snacks. Restrooms are available at both trail heads. To help protect this special place, dogs, mountain bikes and OHVs are NOT allowed on the trail.

Rogue River Preserve Natural History Hike
2016-05-14 10:00 - 13:00 | Rogue River Preserve, Eagle Point, OR, United States
Sponsored and led by Southern Oregon Land Conservancy
REGISTRATION will open on April 14 at 6am.
Guide: Dave Garcia
Focus: Natural History of a private property on the Rogue River
Description: Explore this special property with naturalist Dave Garcia. This hike will go farther afield than the ecology walk including visiting the northern rocky river access and the slough. If you have them, bring your binoculars. Southern Oregon Land Conservancy is pursuing an option to purchase this beautiful 352-acre property.
Limit: 20
Meeting Location: Meet in White City to carpool to the Preserve near Dodge Bridge County Park in Eagle Point. Exact meeting location and directions will be emailed upon registration.
Difficulty: Moderate relatively flat hike on roads, trails, and off-trail up to x miles. Weed seeds and ticks may be present so long pants are advised. A portable toilet is available at the preserve.
To register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rogue-river-preserve-natural-history-hike-registration-22754936628

Cascade Foothills Wildflowers
2016-05-08 10:00 - 14:00 | Cascade Mountain Foothills, OR, United States
Sponsored and led by Southern Oregon Land Conservancy
REGISTRATION will open on April 8 at 6am. To register go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cascade-foothills-wildflowers-registration-22754271639
Guide: Kristi Mergenthaler
Focus: Wildflowers & Conservation Opportunity
Description: Hike with botanist, naturalist and Land Conservancy staff, Kristi Mergenthaler, on the beautiful City of Ashland’s Imperatrice property east of Ashland in the Cascade Mountain Foothills. It is a beautiful 825-acre property with darling grassland flowers, glorious views of the southern Bear Creek Valley, and hosts a rare breeding colony of grasshopper sparrows. This will be a longer and more strenuous hike than the April 28 visit and the group will visit the oak woodland on the ridge.
Limit: 15
Meeting Location: Near Ashland’s Interstate exit 19 to carpool. Meeting location and directions will be emailed upon registration.
Difficulty: Challenging uphill, uneven ground, off trail walking up to 5 miles. Due to weed seeds and ticks, long pants and close-toed shoes advised.

Ashland Pond Bird Walk
2016-05-08 09:00 - 11:00, 2016-04-03 09:00 - 12:00 | Northwest Nature Shop, 154 Oak Street, Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
Join Northwest Nature Shop employee and expert birder Terence Philippe for an exploration of Ashland Pond. Waterfowl, raptors, a seasonal variety of songbirds and possible river otter sightings will round out the morning. Expect about 2 miles of walking on gentle paths.
Meet at the Northwest Nature Shop at 9 am. Call 541-482-3241 to sign up.
Pre-registration required. Sign up for one or all three walks: March 6th, April 3rd, & May 8th

Tree & Shrub Identification Training
2016-05-07 16:30 - 19:00 | Wagner Creek Loop, Talent, United States
KS Wild’s Adopt a Botanical Area Program is leading a low elevation tree & shrub identification training. Join ABA Coordinator Jeanine Moy, and Native Plant Society of Oregon, Siskiyou Chapter President Kristi Mergenthaler for a woody shrub and tree identification walk at the Wagner Creek Loop.
Carpool leaving from Ray’s Market in Talent at 4:30 PM
To sign up contact Jeanine Moy of KS Wild 541-488-5789

Ecological Monitoring Training
2016-05-07 09:00 - 14:00 | KS Wild Office, 3185 East Main Street, Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
Adopt a Botanical Area presents an ecological monitoring training with Jeanine Moy.
What is happening in the most botanically special places of the Klamath-Siskiyou? What might the effects of a rapidly changing climate be on local plant communities? How has our changing relationship with the landscape impacted the types of vegetation we see today, and in the future?
KS Wild needs your help to answer these questions. By working together, KS Wild will gather information about how our habitat is changing over time and be more prepared to address future concerns for our landscape.
This training will provide basic skills to read the forested landscape, identify common plants, rare species and invasive species.
Join KS Wild for a hands-on training event, open to all – no background necessary. Seasoned and new Botanical Area volunteers encouraged to attend!
9-2pm Meeting at the KS Wild office, then field trip to Oredson Todd – dress appropriately for rain or shine!
Lunch provided, bring a waterbottle, snacks.
Contact Jeanine Moy of KS Wild 541-488-5789

Fire on the Rocks! Hike
2016-05-07 09:00 - 13:00 | Upper Table Rock Trailhead, 10395 Modoc Road, White City, OR, 97503, United States
Join Lomakatsi Restoration Project Field Ecologist Lyndia Hammer and BLM Fire Ecologist Jena Volpe to explore a remarkable diversity of vegetation types and their relationship with fire. The Klamath Region has a long history with fire, which has been vital to wildlife, plants and people of the area. Table Rock offers a unique opportunity to investigate a variety of vegetation types of various structure and composition found around the Rogue valley. See examples of recent restoration work in shrublands, oak savannas, woodlands and a mixed conifer hardwood forest and learn about how this work might influence future fire relationships.
Hikes are FREE but reservations are required. To sign up online: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fire-on-the-rocks-registration-22177196592
For more information, call the Bureau of Land Management at 541.618.2200, M-F 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Hikes are three to five miles roundtrip along a moderate-grade trail and generally last three to five hours. Participants should dress for the weather, bring plenty of drinking water (no water source is available on site) and a lunch or snacks. Restrooms are available at both trail heads. To help protect this special place, dogs, mountain bikes and OHVs are NOT allowed on the trail.

New Hikes on the Oregon Coast Lecture & Slideshow Presentation by William L. Sullivan
2016-05-05 19:00 - 21:00 | Headwaters/GEOS Institute Building, 84 Fourth Street, Ashland, 97520, United States
Oregon’s hiking guru takes us on a slide show tour of a dozen new trails he discovered while researching the new fourth edition of his book, “100 Hikes/Travel Guide: Oregon Coast & Coast Range” at the Headwaters/GEOS Building, 84 Fourth St in Ashland on Thursday, May 5th at 7 pm. Discover a loop hike around Depoe Bay, an abandoned railroad along a river near Tillamook, and a trek to the world’s tallest redwoods just over the border in California. As always, Sullivan spices his talk with notes on the geology, wildlife, and history of the land.
There is no charge for this event but seating is limited. For more information contact Northwest Nature Shop at 541-482-3241. Sponsored by Northwest Nature Shop.

Tribal History and Culture Hike
2016-05-01 09:00 - 13:00 | Lower Table Rock, Wheeler Road, Central Point, 97502, United States
Cultural Resources Director, Member and Elected Official of the Confederate Tribes of Siletz Indians Robert Kentta will discuss the history and culture of ancestral tribes who were moved from the Rogue Valley and other parts of Western Oregon to the Siletz Reservation.
Hikes are FREE but reservations are required To sign up online: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tribal-history-culture-registration-22178085250
For more information, call the Bureau of Land Management at 541.618.2200, M-F 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Hikes are three to five miles roundtrip along a moderate-grade trail and generally last three to five hours. Participants should dress for the weather, bring plenty of drinking water (no water source is available on site) and a lunch or snacks. Restrooms are available at both trail heads. To help protect this special place, dogs, mountain bikes and OHVs are NOT allowed on the trail.

Nature on the Rocks – Celebrating 30 Years of Environmental Education!
2016-04-30 10:00 - 14:00 | Lower Table Rock, Wheeler Road, Central Point, 97502, United States
Join us for a fun-filled day of activities, hikes and interactive displays suitable for the entire family. Help us celebrate 30 years of successful community engagement and education on the Table Rocks. Public event, open to all. Please consider carpooling as parking is limited. Additional parking available at Sam’s Valley Elementary School with a shuttle to the Lower Table Rock trail throughout the day.
For more information, call the Bureau of Land Management at 541.618.2200, M-F 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Hikes are three to five miles roundtrip along a moderate-grade trail and generally last three to five hours. Participants should dress for the weather, bring plenty of drinking water (no water source is available on site) and a lunch or snacks. Restrooms are available at both trail heads. To help protect this special place, dogs, mountain bikes and OHVs are NOT allowed on the trail.

Cascade Foothills Wildflowers
2016-04-28 16:00 - 18:30 | Cascade Mountain Foothills, OR, United States
Sponsored and led by Southern Oregon Land Conservancy
REGISTRATION will open on March 28 at 6am.
To register: go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cascade-foothills-wildflowers-early-evening-registration-22750886514
Guide: Kristi Mergenthaler
Focus: Wildflowers & Conservation Opportunity
Description: Hike in the early evening with botanist, naturalist and Land Conservancy staff, Kristi Mergenthaler, on this beautiful property east of Ashland. The City of Ashland’s Imperatrice property, in the Cascade Mountain Foothills, is a beautiful 825-acre property with darling grassland flowers, glorious views of the southern Bear Creek Valley, and a rare breeding colony of grasshopper sparrows. We hope to work with the City to protect this special property.
Limit: 15 Meeting
Location: Near Ashland’s Interstate exit 19 to carpool. Meeting location and directions will be emailed upon registration.
Difficulty: Moderately challenging uphill, uneven ground, off trail walking. Due to weed seeds and ticks, long pants advised.

Fairy House Family Workshop
2016-04-24 14:00 - 15:30 | Northwest Nature Shop, 154 Oak Street, Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
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 to the Northwest Nature Shop on Sunday, April 17th at 2pm and learn how to build small natural habitats from natural materials to attract fairies and their animal friends. $5/participant. For ages 3 and up (with parent.) Bring a brown bag of supplies including acorns, feathers, shells, grasses, twigs, flowers, moss, stones, and bark. Pre-register at the NW Nature Shop 154 Oak St., Ashland. Call 541-482-3241 for more information or visit northwestnatureshop.com.

Earth Day: Celebrating Our Public Lands
2016-04-24 12:00 - 15:00 | Greensprings Loop Trail, OR, United States
Hike and Happy Hour at the Greensprings
Celebrate Earth Day and get out to enjoy your public lands! KS Wild will gather and hike a 2 mile loop with scenic views of the Rogue Valley, enjoying early spring wildflowers and birds. Afterwards, we’ll mingle at the Greensprings Inn (private party) for happy hour and snacks.
Hosted by KS Wild, Soda Mountain Wilderness Council, and the Greensprings Inn.
Supported by: Bouldering Badger Media and Native Plant Society of Oregon, Siskiyou Chapter, Rogue Valley Audubon Society, Friends of the Cascade Siskiyou National Monument
12:00 pm – Car pool from Shop N’ Kart
12:30 pm – Meet at Greensprings Loop Trailhead
3:00-500 pm Happy Hour at the Greensprings Inn
For more information contact Jeanine Moy 541-488-5789

Rogue River Preserve Ecology Walk
2016-04-23 10:00 - 13:00 | Rogue River Preserve, Eagle Point, OR, United States
Sponsored and led by Southern Oregon Land Conservancy
Guide: Dr. Tom Atzet
Focus: Ecology of a private property on the Rogue River
Description: Walk the oak woodlands, vernal pools and an impressive riparian forest along the Rogue River near Eagle Point with one of the most popular hike guides in our region, forest ecologist Dr. Tom Atzet. Southern Oregon Land Conservancy is pursuing an option to purchase this beautiful 352-acre property.
Limit: 20
Meeting Location: Meet in White City to carpool to the Preserve near Dodge Bridge County Park in Eagle Point. Exact meeting location and directions will be emailed upon registration.
Difficulty: Moderately easy and flat at a slow walking pace on roads, trails, and off-trail. Weed seeds and ticks may be present so long pants are advised. A portable toilet is available at the preserve.
To register: go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rogue-river-preserve-ecology-walk-registration-22749681911

Earth Day Clean Up at Reeves Creek
2016-04-23 09:00 - 15:00 | Reeves Creek, OR, United States
Reeves Creek, a Proposed Area of critical environmental concern is a high priority location for the the federally endangered Cook’s Lomatium. Come out and help the Medford BLM clean-up this critical habitat. This high-priority location is habitat for the federally endangered Cook’s Lomatium, but unfortunately has become a favorite dump site. Working with the Medford BLM, KS Wild and BLM will clean up this location before they close the road to prevent further access.
– Gloves and trash bags provided. Please wear sturdy shoes.
– Meeting (and carpool) in Cave Junction at Coffee Heaven 9AM
To sign up contact Jeanine Moy of KS Wild 541-488-5789

Legacy of a Landmark Hike
2016-04-23 09:00 - 13:00 | Lower Table Rock, Wheeler Road, Central Point, 97502, United States
Jeff LaLande, retired archaeologist and historian for the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest, will discuss the role of the Table Rocks in the culture and legends of the Takelma Indians, as well as the history of the Table Rocks area during the “Indian Wars” of the 1850s.
Hikes are FREE but reservations are required. To sign up online: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/legacy-of-a-landmark-registration-21972248587
For more information, call the Bureau of Land Management at 541.618.2200, M-F 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Hikes are three to five miles roundtrip along a moderate-grade trail and generally last three to five hours. Participants should dress for the weather, bring plenty of drinking water (no water source is available on site) and a lunch or snacks. Restrooms are available at both trail heads. To help protect this special place, dogs, mountain bikes and OHVs are NOT allowed on the trail.

For The Early Birds Hike
2016-04-23 08:00 - 12:00 | Lower Table Rock, Wheeler Road, Central Point, 97502, United States
Join local bird experts Bob Quaccia, with Rogue Valley Audubon, and Frank Lospalluto, with Klamath Bird Observatory, to view the spring birds of Table Rocks. Learn I.D. tips and conservation information. Bring binoculars and I.D. books if you desire. Space is limited to 15 individuals.
Hikes are FREE but reservations are required. To sign up online: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/for-the-early-birds-registration-21971922612
For more information, call the Bureau of Land Management at 541.618.2200, M-F 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Hikes are three to five miles roundtrip along a moderate-grade trail and generally last three to five hours. Participants should dress for the weather, bring plenty of drinking water (no water source is available on site) and a lunch or snacks. Restrooms are available at both trail heads. To help protect this special place, dogs, mountain bikes and OHVs are NOT allowed on the trail.

Exploring the Oregon Coast Trail Slide Presentation
2016-04-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Headwaters/GEOS Institute Building, 84 Fourth Street, Ashland, 97520, United States
Join the Northwest Nature Shop at GEOS Institute, formerly Headwaters, 84 4th St., Ashland for an informative presentation about hiking the Oregon Coast Trail. Connie Soper, author of Exploring the Oregon Coast Trail will take us on a tour of our beautiful Oregon Coast and highlight a few of the 40 consecutive day hikes along the Oregon Coast starting at Fort Stevens State Park and ending in California.
Exploring the Oregon Coast Trail is a new book that serves as a practical trail guide, describing how to navigate the day hikes along the Oregon Coast Trail. The book includes mile-by-mile maps, and provides useful tips such as knowing which hikes are tide dependent. The book also includes many historic and present day photographs, as well as feature stories about places passed through along the way. Exploring the Oregon Coast Trail weaves together a unique hiking experience with a better understanding of the history, personalities and places that make the Oregon Coast so special.
There is no charge for this event. Call the Northwest Nature Shop for more information, 541- 482-3241.

Hike Upper Table Rock
2016-04-20 09:00 - 13:00 | Upper Table Rock Trailhead, 10395 Modoc Road, White City, OR, 97503, United States
Sponsored by Southern Oregon Land Conservancy
Guide: BLM interpreters
Focus: Ecology, History, Geology
Description: Learn about this iconic rock while hiking 2.5 miles roundtrip. Each April, the Land Conservancy hosts a special trip to the Table Rocks in cooperation with the BLM. After all, it was the conservation of Lower Table Rock back in 1978 that provided the groundswell of local interest in starting the Southern Oregon Land Conservancy. Please join us for this 38th Anniversary Hike to Lower Table Rock! The trail is 1.75 miles long and is a moderately difficult. A BLM Interpreter will share information at stops along the way up to the top. Interpretation includes geology – the formation of the Table Rocks, conservation, history, and the flora and fauna found alongside the trail. Expect singing birds, beautiful flowers, and outstanding views from the top. Water is not available along the trail or at the trailhead. Allow approximately 4 hours for the round trip hike. We will eat lunch on top and return down the trail to the cars by 1:00pm
Limit: 25
Meeting Location: Meet at the Upper Table Rock Trailhead. Directions will be emailed upon registration.
Difficulty: Moderate 2.5 mile loop. A restroom is available at trailhead.
To Register: go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hike-upper-table-rock-registration-22713532788

Spring in Bloom Hike
2016-04-17 09:00 - 13:00 | Upper Table Rock Trailhead, 10395 Modoc Road, White City, OR, 97503, United States
Join Chamise Kramer, avid botanist and Public Affairs Specialist with the Rogue River National Forest, and Molly Allen, BLM Environmental Educator, to explore the valley’s beautiful native flora, wildflowers, and natural history of the Table Rocks.
Hikes are FREE but reservations are required. Register online: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/spring-in-bloom-registration-21971653808?aff=erellivmlt
For more information, call the Bureau of Land Management at 541.618.2200, M-F 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Hikes are three to five miles roundtrip along a moderate-grade trail and generally last three to five hours. Participants should dress for the weather, bring plenty of drinking water (no water source is available on site) and a lunch or snacks. Restrooms are available at both trail heads. To help protect this special place, dogs, mountain bikes and OHVs are NOT allowed on the trail.

Wildflowers Abound Hike
2016-04-10 09:00 - 13:00 | Lower Table Rock, Wheeler Road, Central Point, 97502, United States
Barbara Mumblo, botanist emerita with the U.S. Forest Service, Siskiyou Mountains Ranger District and member of the Native Plant Society of Oregon, will lead a hike to discover the dazzling array of wildflowers found on the Table Rocks.
Hikes are FREE but reservations are required. Register online: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wildflowers-abound-registration-21742899598
For more information, call the Bureau of Land Management at 541.618.2200, M-F 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Hikes are three to five miles roundtrip along a moderate-grade trail and generally last three to five hours. Participants should dress for the weather, bring plenty of drinking water (no water source is available on site) and a lunch or snacks. Restrooms are available at both trail heads. To help protect this special place, dogs, mountain bikes and OHVs are NOT allowed on the trail.

Oredson-Todd Woods Birding
2016-04-10 08:00 - 10:00 | Oredson-Todd Woods, Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
Sponsored and led by Southern Oregon Land Conservancy
Guide: Karen Hussey
Focus: Forest Birds

Description: Hike the Oredson-Todd Woods above Ashland with Karen Hussey, our new stewardship staff, and learn about some of our resident and migratory forest birds.

Limit: 15 Meeting

Location: Oresdon-Todd Woods Trailhead. Exact meeting location and directions will be emailed upon registration.

Difficulty: Easy; bring layers because this forested canyon can be chilly in spring.

To Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/birding-the-oredson-todd-woods-registration-22709857796

Rogue River Preserve Birding
2016-04-09 07:30 - 12:00 | Rogue River Preserve, Eagle Point, OR, United States
Sponsored and led by Southern Oregon Land Conservancy
Guide: Frank Lospalluto
Focus: Birds & Rogue River
Description: Look for Lewis’s Woodpeckers, Blue-gray Gnatcatchers, Wood Ducks and Pygmy Owls during this private tour exploring vernal pools, oak woodlands, chaparral and the riparian forest along the Rogue River. Southern Oregon Land Conservancy is pursuing acquisition of this beautiful property.
Difficulty: Moderately easy and flat at a slow birding pace walking on roads, trails, and off-trail.
Limit: 15 Meeting
Location: Meet in White City to carpool to Preserve in Eagle Point. Meeting location will be emailed upon registration.
To Register: go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rogue-river-preserve-birding-registration-22706532851
