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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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: […]
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 […]
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 […]
