World-renowned birder and bird guide author and photographer, Richard Crossley leads two birding sessions in North Mountain Park on Thursday December 1st at 10 am and Friday December 2nd at 10 am in Ashland to share his perspective on birding. His knowledge, enthusiasm and energy for birding will inspire and lead you to become a […]
Meet two of our favorite field guide authors at December First Friday, PLUS Santa. It seems like too much but we're thrilled to host all three of these special guests. Michael Kauffman, author of Klamath Mountains: A Natural History and Richard Crossley, author of the birding guide series Crossley’s ID Guides will both be in […]
Filled with mystery conjured by unparalleled biodiversity, the Klamath Mountains tell numerous stories of evolution and resilience shaped over long periods of time. Geology is the defining character of this range, with numerous smaller ranges—including the Siskiyou, Marble, and Trinity mountains—forming a jigsaw puzzle of big-shouldered river canyons and sharp ridgelines. Within the Klamath Knot, […]
Explore a variety of features that make the Klamath Mountains unique including climate, geology, water, fire, plants, and animals—all of which, when taken together—define one of the most biodiverse temperate mountain ranges on Earth. On Saturday December 3rd authors, Michael Kauffmann and Justin Garwood will present this new comprehensive book that celebrates the natural history […]
Join Northwest Nature Shop and Siskiyou Mountain Club for Hiking Bigfoot Country, a program on hiking and backpacking in Southwest Oregon, at GEOS Institute (84 4th St, Ashland, OR) on Thursday March 23rd at 7pm. Get the information you need to explore the Siskiyou Mountains in 2023, complete with itineraries, and inside information from Siskiyou […]
Join Maria Katsantones, author of the best-selling book, Hiking in Ashland: A Comprehensive Guidebook, for an inspiring presentation that will bring the audience on a virtual hike to enjoy the trails and the magnificent natural world of the Ashland Watershed, the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument, Mount Ashland, and Ashland parks. The presentation will include excerpts from the […]
FIRST FRIDAY IS CANCELED TODAY MAY 5TH BECAUSE OF PREDICTED RAINS. THE MUSICIANS CANT PLAY IN THE RAIN SO WE WILL POSTPONE OUR FIRST FRIDAY CELEBRATION TO JUNE! Join us in our alley on First Friday, Friday May 5th 5:30-8 pm for community celebration of good food, music and local activism. Trebled Souls will provide […]
Spend the day searching for wild fungi with local mushroom expert, Mike Potts on Saturday, May 13th. Springtime in the southern Oregon Cascades offers an abundance of beautiful mushrooms, including some of the most sought-after wild mushrooms in the world. We will encounter edible and poisonous varieties and learn identifying features to confidently harvest your […]
Spend the day searching for wild fungi with local mushroom expert, Mike Potts on Saturday, May 20th. Springtime in the southern Oregon Cascades offers an abundance of beautiful mushrooms, including some of the most sought-after wild mushrooms in the world. We will encounter edible and poisonous varieties and learn identifying features to confidently harvest your […]
Spend the day searching for wild fungi with local mushroom expert, Mike Potts on Saturday, June 3rd. Springtime in the southern Oregon Cascades offers an abundance of beautiful mushrooms, including some of the most sought-after wild mushrooms in the world. We will encounter edible and poisonous varieties and learn identifying features to confidently harvest your […]
