Harry Fuller, author, birding guide and former resident of Ashland, will discuss the habits and habitat of the elusive great Gray Owl. Jackson County is a hotspot for this species. This county may have more resident Great Gray Owls than all of California, where it is endangered. Thankfully, the birds are breeding this year as […]
We are open until 8 pm on Friday evenings through the summer. Join us for food and live music this First Friday. The Nature Shop will be closing at 8, but music will continue after closing hours. Food and Activities: Tacos Libertad, serves incredible tacos every Friday evening from 5-8 pm. Cornhole and pickleball will […]
We are open until 8 pm on Friday evenings through the summer. Tacos Libertad, serves incredible tacos every Friday evening from 5-8 pm. Cornhole and pickleball will be set up for some outdoor fun. Live Music Friday June 16th 5:30 - 7:30 pm Traditional Irish music Friday June 23rd 5:30 - 7:30 pm Bear Creek […]
We are open until 8 pm on Friday evenings through the summer. Tacos Libertad, serves incredible tacos every Friday evening from 5-8 pm. Cornhole and pickleball will be set up for some outdoor fun. Join us this Friday Evening July 14th for a night of community featuring a live musical proformance from Jodie Jean Marston […]
First Friday, September 1st in the alley. All live music canceled if it rains because we don't have a covered area for musicians. 5-7 pm Irish music, 7-8 pm African drumming, 8-9 pm DJ Room Service 9-10 pm Alquimistas 10-11 pm DJ Room Service Delicious tacos at Tacos Libertad, sandwiches from Vida Baking Co and […]
A world-class birder's paradise, Malheur National Wildlife Refuge is located in remote and beautiful southeastern Oregon. While Malheur is the main draw in the area, there are many birding hotspots nearby including Steens Mountain and the lush floodplain around the city of Burns. Harry Fuller, birding guide and author has written a book to help find new […]
Whoa, where is that??? Local Ashlanders, Do you ever feel tired of doing the same local hikes over and over again? Or maybe you're just craving an adventurous day of guaranteed solitude? Join local naturalist and cross country hiker Nolan Richard to learn about SEVEN different “secret” hikes all within a 45 minute […]
Ring of Fire On Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, there will be an annular solar eclipse almost fully visible from right here in Ashland! During an annular solar eclipse, the apparent size of the Moon’s disk is slightly smaller than the apparent size of the Sun’s disk. Therefore, only the outer edge of the Sun […]
Hi there local Naturalists! I, Nolan Richard, am thrilled to lead a Lichen Hike from 10am-3pm on Saturday October 21st to Pilot Rock! This hike will serve as an introductory field lichen class focusing on lichen anatomy, biology, ecology, and of course… identification. I chose Pilot Rock for the diversity of habitats (young and old […]
Ashland becomes your own game of mystery during the Ashland Mystery Festival October 21-22. On Saturday October 21st, mystery authors will be at stores throughout downtown. Tamara Berry, author of By the Book Mysteries will be here at NW Nature Shop 4:45-5:45pm. In the By the Book series, a famous thriller author heads to a […]
