Native plants are beautiful and benefit so many creatures! Using native plants in your landscaping is part of a collective effort to nurture and sustain functioning ecosystems. This spring, you have a chance to bring native plants to your own backyard! The Rogue Native Plant Partnership joins the Illinois Valley Soil and Water Conservation District, […]
Looking for containerized native plants to support pollinators, add diversity to your property, or use in your water-wise garden? Become a land steward at your own home! Native plants are a great way to enhance your yard and encourage pollinator habitat. We’re teaming up with Vesper Meadow and the Rogue Native Plant Partnership in support […]
“Owls are magical creatures most often used for delivering post and parcels in the wizarding world. They are known for their speed and discretion and can find recipients without an address.” – J.K. Rowling Wildlife Images will bring real live owls to Northwest Nature Shop for downtown Ashland’s Harry Potter birthday celebration Friday July 31st […]
A student video contest to inspire kids to to go outside and have adventures. Children who play outdoors and experience nature are stronger, happier and more independent. Nature should be a part of all kids’ childhood. Les Stroud, Survivorman, filmmaker, Ashland resident and author of the new book, Wild Outside: Around the world with Survivorman will be on […]
Lucky us! The fall mushroom season continues! We have added two more guided mushroom walks. Join our local mushroom expert Mike Potts for a slow-paced walk through the woods and learn your way around the world of wild fungi. The emphasis will be on finding fungi and learning something about identification and the diversity of […]
Join us in our alley on First Friday, Friday November 5th 5:30-8 pm for community celebration of good food, music and local activism. Sultan's Delight will be offering fresh, delicious falafels, lamb and beef gyros, kabobs and salads for sale. Willow Wind students will be offering fresh baked goods to raise funds for a class […]
We've added two more Fall mushroom hike because the others filled up quickly. One of them is a shorter walk designed specifically for families with children. Join local mushroom expert Mike Potts for a slow-paced walk through Lithia Park looking for mushrooms. Potts is an experienced mushroom guide and father of two who knows how […]
Ashland has an abundance of beautiful, accessible hiking trails. Join Northwest Nature Shop for a guided walk in the Siskiyou Mountain Park section of the Ashland Watershed to learn more about new and old trails and enjoy the fall setting of the forest. On Sunday, November 21st Ashland hiking guidebook author, Maria Katsantones, will lead a hike on […]
Santa Claus will visit us for a festive First Friday, December 3rd from 5:30-8 pm. Loncheria Las Reyes will offer authentic Mexican food, live music provided by youth fiddlers, outdoor fire pits and complementary hot mulled wine to keep warm and unique homemade goodies for holiday treats. Experience the magic of the holiday season in […]
Spring is the perfect time to build a birdhouse. Birds are a valuable resource for gardeners, birdwatchers and farmers, aiding in insect control and pollination of plant varieties. The Northwest Nature Shop will offer a build your own birdhouse class on Saturday April 9th at 11 am. Lee Web, local wildlife biologist, will lead the […]
