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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
