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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20191207T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20191207T123000
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SUMMARY:Holiday Wreath-Making Class
DESCRIPTION:Gather your family\, friends\, and neighbors to make beautiful holiday wreaths! Enjoy creating a holiday wreath using materials gathered from nature. The class offers step-by-step instructions to make and decorate a holiday wreath for your home. A variety of seasonal greens and cones will be provided for students to create a wreath to celebrate the season and enjoy its aroma.  Bring clippers\, wire snips\, and garden gloves.  Welcome the holiday season with an attractive\, with your own festive wreath or make a gift for someone special.   \nSign up at the Northwest Nature Shop\, 154 Oak St.\, Ashland or call 541 482-3241 Space is limited. Ages 8 to adult. $15 per person.
URL:https://northwestnatureshop.com/event/holiday-wreath-making-class
LOCATION:Northwest Nature Shop\, 154 Oak Street\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kids Nature Activity,Seasonal Event At Northwest Nature Shop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20191109T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20191109T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T102012
CREATED:20191029T214801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191029T214844Z
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SUMMARY:Saving the Wellington Wildlands
DESCRIPTION:Join Northwest Nature Shop in watching a 16 minute documentary\, Saving Wellington\, about the Wellington Wildlands followed by a talk by the Applegate Neighborhood Network. This spectacular film highlights the Wellington Wildlands a beautiful section of forest between Applegate and Ruch and the threat of logging to the area posed by BLM’s proposed Bear Grub Timber Sale. Public lands\, including those of  the Wellington Wildlands near the Rogue\, Illinois and Applegate valley region are designated by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature as one of only seven Areas of Global Biological Significance on the continent of North America.  The region has been proposed as both a World Heritage Site and UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. This 7\,500 acre needs protection.  Come to be informed about this proposed logging project in our backyard and how you can make your voice heard. \nThe film Saving Wellington was created by Ed Keller\, Greeley Wells\, and the Applegate Neighborhood Network (ANN).
URL:https://northwestnatureshop.com/event/saving-the-wellington-wildlands
CATEGORIES:Ecology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20191109T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20191109T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T102012
CREATED:20190913T200700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190913T200700Z
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SUMMARY:Guided Mushroom Hike #3
DESCRIPTION:The last of our series of 3 wild mushroom hikes led by Mushroom Expert Mike Potts.  Potts will lead a slow-paced walk through the woods to teach about the world of wild fungi. The emphasis will be on finding fungi and learning something about identification and the diversity of mushroom species. Edible and poisonous varieties will be discussed. Meet at the Northwest Nature Shop\, 154 Oak St.\, Ashland at 10:00 am to carpool. Return to Ashland by 3:00 pm. Be prepared for adverse weather. Wear appropriate hiking shoes\, bring a water bottle\, a lunch\, and rain gear. Cost is $35 per person per hike.  Fall dates offered are Oct 12\, Oct 20 and Nov 9. Space is limited so sign up early! Call 541-482-3241 to sign up or email northwestnatureshop@gmail.com
URL:https://northwestnatureshop.com/event/guided-mushroom-hike-3
CATEGORIES:Mushroom Foraging
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20191025T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20191104T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T102012
CREATED:20191024T192619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191024T192705Z
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SUMMARY:Wild Bird Seed Sale October 25-Nov 4
DESCRIPTION:The best prices of the year on High Quality Wild Bird Seed!\nFriday October 25th – Monday November 4th\nNo Pre-Order Needed\n\nBlack Oil Sunflower Seed: A staple for the greatest variety of birds.\nSale price 20 lbs $12 (Regular price $18)\, 40 lbs $22 (Regular price $29)\nNyger Thistle Seed: Goldfinches go crazy for thistle seed!\n20lb  $23.00 (reg. price $28)  50lb  $50.00  (reg. $63.00)\nNW Deluxe 3-way mix: A custom mix of mostly black oil sunflower\, with some millet and corn.\n20lb  sale $12.00  (reg. price 18.00) 40lb  sale $20.00  (reg. price $29.00)\nPremium No Waste Patio Mix : No seed hulls to clean from beneath your feeder. High concentration of oil seed and peanuts help provide the birds with maximum energy.\n20lb sale $21.00 (reg. price $28.00)\nSunflower Chips: No shells means no mess under your feeder.\n20 lbs sale $23.00   (reg. price  $28.00) 50 lbs   sale 50.00  (reg. price $64.00)\nPremium Finch Mix: Goldfinches two favorite seeds -sunflower and nyger thistle.\n20lb   sale $21.00 (reg. price  $28.00)\nPine tree farms suet: Suet boasts a high fat content to supply vital energy for wild birds during the cold months of fall and winter         12oz   sale $1.50    (reg. price 1.95)\nPeanuts in shell: High-protein\, high-fat food enjoyed by chickadees\, titmice\, woodpeckers\, nuthatches and jays.           25lb   sale $32.00    (reg. price $44)
URL:https://northwestnatureshop.com/event/wild-bird-seed-sale-october-25-nov-4
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20191020T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20191020T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T102012
CREATED:20190913T200335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190913T200335Z
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SUMMARY:Guided Mushroom Hike #2
DESCRIPTION:This is the second of a series of 3 wild mushroom hikes offered by our local FUNgal expert Mike Potts.  He will lead a slow-paced walk through the woods to teach about the world of wild fungi. The emphasis will be on finding fungi and learning something about identification and the diversity of mushroom species. Edible and poisonous varieties will be discussed. Meet at the Northwest Nature Shop\, 154 Oak St.\, Ashland at 10:00 am to carpool. Return to Ashland by 3:00 pm. Be prepared for adverse weather. Wear appropriate hiking shoes\, bring a water bottle\, a lunch\, and rain gear. Cost is $35 per person per hike. The 3 dates offered are Oct 12\, Oct 20 and Nov 9.  Space is limited so sign up early! Call 541-482-3241 to sign up or email northwestnatureshop@gmail.com
URL:https://northwestnatureshop.com/event/guided-mushroom-hike-2
CATEGORIES:Mushroom Foraging
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20190808T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20190808T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T102012
CREATED:20190723T052445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190723T052524Z
UID:17924-1565289000-1565294400@northwestnatureshop.com
SUMMARY:Hike the Parks: Redwood National & State Parks
DESCRIPTION:It is truly an awe-inspiring experience to hike in a forest of the tallest trees on earth. Coast redwoods\, currently the tallest trees in the world\, have reached close to 400 ft and some have survived over 2000 years as well.  The trails in the Redwood National and State Parks take you through an almost prehistoric landscape of towering giants\, enormous tree trunks\, ferns\, and lush vegetation. You can experience the redwoods in just a few minutes… or take all week.No matter your comfort level and experience\, there are walking and hiking options for you in the redwoods. Join us for a free talk by hiking book author John Soares as he describes the best trails through the majestic redwoods  from his new book Hike the Parks: Redwood National & State Parks. \nThe new book covers the 38 best hikes in the redwoods and along the coast in Redwood National and State Parks. It also covers campgrounds\, scenic drives\, and how and where to explore tide pools and watch whales. Redwood National and State Parks includes Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park\, Del Norte Redwoods State Park\, Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park\, and Redwood National Park. \nSeating is limited to those who arrive first.  We have a maximum capacity of 40 at the Northwest Nature Shop. \n 
URL:https://northwestnatureshop.com/event/hike-the-parks-redwood-national-state-parks
CATEGORIES:Local Author Book Signing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20190731T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20190731T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T102012
CREATED:20190727T174856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190727T174856Z
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SUMMARY:Ashland's Harry Potter Birthday Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Northwest Nature Shop is joining with other Ashland merchants for a spectacular magical Harry Potter Birthday Party.  Stop by Northwest Nature Shop on Wednesday July 31st 1-4 pm for Butterbeer tasting! \nFollow the Marauders Map to visit additional fine Wizarding Establishments to celebrate the biggest day of the Wizarding Calendar: Harry Potter’s (and JK Rowling’s) Birthday! \nWizarding Activities include: \nHogwarts Great Hall offers House Sorting at the ASHLAND LIBRARY\nHerbology Class is taught at BESTOW & BLOOM\nNEWT and OWL testing and advanced Divination is at BOOK EXCHANGE\nThe Quibbler News Room returns to BLACK SHEEP\nMake your Wizard and Faery Wand at BUG A BOO\nHoneydukes returns to CROWN JEWEL\nMadame Puddifoot’s Tea Shop is serving Treacle Tarts at ELEVEN ON THE CREEK\nMagical Portraits are at ESCAPE ASHLAND\nMr Weasley’s Muggle Emporium at GOOD & WILL\nWeasleys Wizard Wheezes Trivia Challenge is at FUN AGAIN GAMES\nSlytherin House will make Polyjuice Potion in Potion Class at INSPIRED BY OREGON\nButterbeer tasting at Hog’s Head at NW NATURE SHOP\nHufflepuff House will teach how to read tea leaves in Divination Class at PADDINGTON EXPRESS\nRavenclaw House will teach Ancient Runes to make your own Rune at PADDINGTON JEWEL BOX\nGryffindor House will teach Defense Against the Dark Arts at PADDINGTON STATION\nPlatform 9 and 3/4 is at RENAISSANCE ROSE\nSlug and Jiggers Apothecary will offer potionmaking at The SPICE & TEA EXCHANGE\nThe Ministry of Magic is offering Most Wanted Wizard photos at TRAVEL ESSENTIALS\nDiagon Alley and Gringotts Goblin Bank is at TREEHOUSE for all your Wizard School Supplies shopping\nThe Quidditch Supply Store is at WEBSTERS\nA magical surprise at YOGURT HUT
URL:https://northwestnatureshop.com/event/ashlands-harry-potter-birthday-celebration
CATEGORIES:Seasonal Event At Northwest Nature Shop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20190724T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20190724T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T102012
CREATED:20190714T201952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190714T201952Z
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SUMMARY:Rogue River Watershed Council presents : Ashland Dam Removal
DESCRIPTION:The Rogue River Watershed Council is implementing a fish passage improvement project on Ashland Creek at the Smith-Myer-Roper Division Dam\, located in Ashland Creek Park.  The project aims to remove the dame to improve juvenile fish passage for Coho Salmon and steelhead as well as improve the irrigation system so that water users can still divert their full water rights.  Ashland creek provides essential cold water habitat for Rogue Basin salmon and this project will improve access to 2 miles of additional habitat. Project manager Alexis Larsen will discuss the project as well as other restoration work that RRWC is doing in the Rogue Basin. \n \n 
URL:https://northwestnatureshop.com/event/rogue-river-watershed-council-presents-ashland-dam-removal
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20190711T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20190711T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T102012
CREATED:20190403T233619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190403T233619Z
UID:17548-1562869800-1562875200@northwestnatureshop.com
SUMMARY:Explorations at Vesper Meadow: SOU Graduate Student Research Stories
DESCRIPTION:Meet SOU Environmental Education Graduate Students Elva Manquera\, and Crytal Nichols\, conducting local research as part of the new Vesper Meadow Restoration Project. \nElva and Crystal’s research marks the launch of Vesper Meadow community science monitoring programs and is designed to be continued in public programs for years to come. Come hear these two “quick talks” and stories they amassed along the way: from caddisfly larvae in their stone homes\, getting stranded while searching for signs of beaver\, and pounding in metal posts for reference points in the snow. \nThis event is free and open to the public. \n \nFor more information see VesperMeadow.org 
URL:https://northwestnatureshop.com/event/explorations-at-vesper-meadow-sou-graduate-student-research-stories
CATEGORIES:Slide Show/Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20190608T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20190608T103000
DTSTAMP:20260430T102012
CREATED:20190521T171709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190521T171812Z
UID:17795-1559984400-1559989800@northwestnatureshop.com
SUMMARY:Bird Watching & Bird Feeder Making
DESCRIPTION:Join Emily Lind an Audubon board member for a bird hike at Ashland Ponds. Afterwards you will get to make a bird feeder to attract birds to your home. This event is full of knowledge and crafts!\nBinoculars and bird identification books will be provided. Just bring water and your sense of adventure. You will be meeting at the Northwest Nature Shop at 9 am and carpooling to Ashland Ponds.  To sign up come into the Northwest Nature shop. Event cost $5 per person.
URL:https://northwestnatureshop.com/event/bird-watching-bird-feeder-making
CATEGORIES:Bird Walk,Crafting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20190607T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20190607T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T102012
CREATED:20180511T001727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190605T174825Z
UID:16798-1559926800-1559937600@northwestnatureshop.com
SUMMARY:Block Party at the Northwest Nature Shop
DESCRIPTION:Come on out for the First Friday Art Walk in the NW Nature Shop alleyway. Along with Escape Ashland\, and Bestow & Bloom – all are welcome to join this free party! We’ll have food by Daddy Ramen\, Jack Frost Shave Ice\, Ashland High School Jazz Band\, art\, and community groups! \nJeanine Moy former NW Nature Shop superstar and current director of the Vesper Meadow Education Program and two other Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument artists in residence will showcase their works from 5 to 8 p.m.  Moy’s oil paintings will be displayed alongside watercolors by Medford’s Kim Faucher and music by Dave Atkinson of Northern California. \nNorthwest Seasonal Workers (NSWA) a local organization that works to support seasonal workers (often farmworkers\, fruit pickers\, etc)\, many of whom are impoverished  will be at our First Friday event to talk about their work and how you can help . \nThe event is free and open to the public.
URL:https://northwestnatureshop.com/event/june-party-in-the-nature-shop-alleyway
LOCATION:Northwest Nature Shop\, 154 oak st\, ashland\, OR\, 97520\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seasonal Event At Northwest Nature Shop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20190606T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20190606T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T102012
CREATED:20190417T235241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190418T155934Z
UID:17596-1559845800-1559851200@northwestnatureshop.com
SUMMARY:The State of Our Backcountry Trails: free talk at the Shop
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate your local wilderness! Come learn more about the work leading up to the release of Siskiyou Mountain Club’s own map series of the Wild Rogue\, Sky Lakes\, and Red Buttes—newly available at the NW Nature Shop. They are by far the best maps available for exploring the aforementioned areas. Join us for this map launch and hear about more hiking opportunities and the Siskiyou Mountain Club’s initiative to connect communities with their public lands through backcountry trails.
URL:https://northwestnatureshop.com/event/the-state-of-our-backcountry-trails
CATEGORIES:Slide Show/Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20190523T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20190523T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T102012
CREATED:20190329T014941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190329T014941Z
UID:17538-1558593000-1558641600@northwestnatureshop.com
SUMMARY:Finding Butterflies and Other Wildness
DESCRIPTION:Sure to be a visual and intellectual delight! Local author David Lee Myers’ new book “Wings in the Light: Wild Butterflies in North America\,” encourages us to engage nature in our own yards\, countrysides\, and wildish public lands. Photographs feature butterflies and habitats across North America\, emphasizing those near his home territory. \nMyers will show slides from his book\, especially butterflies of the Rogue-Siskiyou area and the majestic Monarchs. He’ll read from “Wings in the Light” about going out and looking around—how and where to find butterflies and other wildness—and on the rewards for doing so. \nDavid Lee Myers was raised by a scientist father and artist mother. Settling in the Pacific Northwest\, he combined his heritages into natural history photography. Teaching college\, helping students find their own voices expressing the joys\, challenges\, and sorrows of life was a great satisfaction.
URL:https://northwestnatureshop.com/event/finding-butterflies-and-other-wildness
CATEGORIES:Slide Show/Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20190519T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20190519T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T102012
CREATED:20190313T053300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190320T214249Z
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SUMMARY:Insect Hunt Lithia Park
DESCRIPTION:Insect Hunt Lithia Park \nDo you or someone that you know like to chase insects or has a budding interest? Join the Nature Shop on Sunday May 19th from 2 pm – 4 pm on a bug hunt through Lithia Park. We will be catching\, identifying and having fun! This activity is open to all ages and cost $5 per person.
URL:https://northwestnatureshop.com/event/insect-hunt-lithia-park
CATEGORIES:Ecology,Hike,Kids Nature Activity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20190518T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20190518T140000
DTSTAMP:20260430T102012
CREATED:20190306T230448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190306T232256Z
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SUMMARY:Spring Morel Hike
DESCRIPTION:Spring is here\, and it’s morel season once again! Morel mushrooms are not only delicious\, but an essential part of our local forest ecosystem. Join Bashira Muhamad of Zoom Out Mycology for an informative day out in the woods to learn about mushrooms\, and search for prized morel mushrooms. We will be discussing fungal ecology\, and sustainable harvest practices for mushroom foraging. The location will be within 20-45 minutes from Ashland\, and the final destination will be determined nearer to the date\, since mushroom season is variable each year. \n$30 per participant\, payment due upon sign up. Full refund available until Tuesday May 14th\, and otherwise we will refund 50% payment. \nRSVP and sign up in advance at the Northwest Nature Shop or call 541-482-3241 \nCarpool from the Northwest Nature Shop at 9am\, returning around 2pm.
URL:https://northwestnatureshop.com/event/spring-morel-hike-2
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20190511T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20190511T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T102012
CREATED:20190313T053057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190313T053119Z
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SUMMARY:Mother’s Day Lithia Park Foraging 
DESCRIPTION:Mother’s Day Lithia Park Foraging  \nAre you looking for a fun and nature centric activity for Mother’s Day? On Saturday May 11th from 3 pm – 5 pm Elva\, the Nature Shops Naturalist will lead you and your mother on a foraging hike through Lithia Park. You will learn how to identify native edible plants\, and when and how to harvest them. After a fun and relaxing hike join us at the shop for tea and cookies. This activity is open to all ages and costs $5 per person.
URL:https://northwestnatureshop.com/event/mothers-day-lithia-park-foraging
CATEGORIES:Ecology,Hike,Kids Nature Activity
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20190511T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20190511T140000
DTSTAMP:20260430T102012
CREATED:20190306T230200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190306T232240Z
UID:17466-1557565200-1557583200@northwestnatureshop.com
SUMMARY:Spring Morel Hike
DESCRIPTION:Spring is here\, and it’s morel season once again! Morel mushrooms are not only delicious\, but an essential part of our local forest ecosystem. Join Bashira Muhamad of Zoom Out Mycology for an informative day out in the woods to learn about mushrooms\, and search for prized morel mushrooms. We will be discussing fungal ecology\, and sustainable harvest practices for mushroom foraging. The location will be within 20-45 minutes from Ashland\, and the final destination will be determined nearer to the date\, since mushroom season is variable each year. \n$30 per participant\, payment due upon sign up. Full refund available until Tuesday May 7th\, and otherwise we will refund 50% payment. \nRSVP and sign up in advance at the Northwest Nature Shop or call 541-482-3241 \nCarpool from the Northwest Nature Shop at 9am\, returning around 2pm.
URL:https://northwestnatureshop.com/event/spring-morel-hike
CATEGORIES:Mushroom Foraging
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20190509T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20190509T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T102012
CREATED:20190422T221211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190422T221211Z
UID:17611-1557426600-1557432000@northwestnatureshop.com
SUMMARY:Climbing Mt Shasta: Tips for all Climbers
DESCRIPTION:Nick Meyers\, Longtime Climbing Ranger & Avalanche Specialist for the U.S. Forest Service’s Mount Shasta Ranger District\, is the foremost expert on the ever-changing climbing conditions on Mt. Shasta. Join Northwest Nature Shop\, 154 Oak St. Ashland\, for this presentation on Thursday May 9th at 6:30 pm as  Nick helps you prepare for a safe and successful climb of this majestic peak via the Avalanche Gulch route. Some of the more popular routes on the north side of the mountain will be discussed as well. Find out about gear\, clothing\, permits\, low impact camping\, climbing protocol\, route specifics\, and the most current weather and safety hazards. Whether you are planning your first trip up Mt Shasta or you’re a seasoned expert\, Nick will have tips to help you plan your Shasta adventure.There is no charge. For more information visit northwestnatureshop.com/events or call 541-482-3241 \n.
URL:https://northwestnatureshop.com/event/climbing-mt-shasta-tips-for-all-climbers
LOCATION:Northwest Nature Shop\, 154 Oak St.\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520\, United States
CATEGORIES:Slide Show/Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20190503T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20190503T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T102012
CREATED:20190425T165141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190425T165141Z
UID:17655-1556902800-1556913600@northwestnatureshop.com
SUMMARY:May First Friday in the NW Nature Shop and Bestow & Bloom Alley
DESCRIPTION:Don’t you just love Ashland in the Spring?  We sure do and we are celebrating this First Friday\, May 3rd with Prickly Pear Food Truck 5-8 pm serving up a melting pot of Latin dishes (“Best tacos I’ve ever had.” “One of the best additions to the Valley! Great food and awesome customer service. 👍👍”)\, 5:30-7:30 pm Ashland High School Jazz Band performing  jazz favorites and stop by to visit one of our very favorite organizations\, Southern Oregon Land Conservancy to find out what incredible work they do to protect and enhance precious land in Southern Oregon and how you can be a part of it! \n 
URL:https://northwestnatureshop.com/event/may-first-friday-in-the-nw-nature-shop-and-bestow-bloom-alley
CATEGORIES:First Friday Artwalk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20190502T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20190502T193000
DTSTAMP:20260430T102012
CREATED:20190212T224722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190212T225011Z
UID:17436-1556821800-1556825400@northwestnatureshop.com
SUMMARY:New Hikes of Central and Southern Oregon\, with William Sullivan
DESCRIPTION:Author\, historian\, backcountry adventurer William Sullivan has just done a complete update the hiking guide book for Central Oregon – huge changes because of fires and an upcoming permit system. He is also doing new printing of “100 Hikes in Southern Oregon” next month that includes the Jack-Ash Trail and updated information related to recent fire effects. Come hear from Oregon’s history and hiking guru on his yearly visit to the Northwest Nature Shop! \nThe author of three novels and a dozen nonfiction books\, Sullivan grew up in Salem\, Oregon. He completed his B.A. degree in English at Cornell University under Alison Lurie\, studied linguistics at Germany’s Heidelberg University\, and earned an M.A. in German at the University of Oregon. He reads in a dozen languages\, plays the pipe organ\, and enjoys backcountry ski expeditions. \nSullivan is known in the American West as the author who backpacked more than a thousand miles across Oregon’s wilderness in 1985. His journal of that adventure\, “Listening for Coyote\,” has since been chosen one of Oregon’s “100 Books\,” the most significant books in state history.\nIn summer he writes at the log cabin that he and his wife Janell Sorensen built by hand in the wilds of Oregon’s Coast Range\, more than a mile from roads\, electricity\, and telephones. The rest of the year they live in Eugene\, Oregon\, where he volunteers to promote libraries and literature.
URL:https://northwestnatureshop.com/event/new-hikes-of-central-and-southern-oregon-with-william-sullivan
CATEGORIES:Slide Show/Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20190428T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20190428T113000
DTSTAMP:20260430T102012
CREATED:20190416T191040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190416T191040Z
UID:17591-1556443800-1556451000@northwestnatureshop.com
SUMMARY:Birding for Kids
DESCRIPTION:Spring is here and the birds are begging to be seen and heard. Join Emily Lind a Audubon board member on a kid friendly hike from the Northwest Nature Shop to Lithia Park. \nKids will learn how to use binoculars and about our feathered friends here in Ashland. Binoculars and field guides will be provided. This activity is open to kids 8-12 years old and the cost is $5 per child. \nSpace is limited\, come into the Northwest Nature Shop today to get your spot on this awesome workshop! \n\,
URL:https://northwestnatureshop.com/event/birding-for-kids
LOCATION:Northwest Nature Shop\, 154 oak st\, ashland\, OR\, 97520\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird Walk,Ecology,Kids Nature Activity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20190406T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20190406T140000
DTSTAMP:20260430T102012
CREATED:20190306T223627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190306T223627Z
UID:17439-1554541200-1554559200@northwestnatureshop.com
SUMMARY:Native Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:Looking for containerized native plants to support pollinators\, add diversity to your property\, or use in your water-wise garden? \nBecome 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 of expanding the local restoration movement. \nA network of local growers will be supplying both native starts and seeds for this open-air market. Explore the native plant selection\, talk to local organization info. booths\, and learn about cultivation techniques. \nA portion of the proceeds from sales will go the Rogue Native Plant Partnership\, and the Vesper Meadow restoration programs. \nPut in a pre-order on the Rogue Native Plant Partnership website\, and we’ll have it ready for pick up at the sale! \n 
URL:https://northwestnatureshop.com/event/native-plant-sale
LOCATION:Northwest Nature Shop\, 154 oak st\, ashland\, OR\, 97520\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seasonal Event At Northwest Nature Shop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20190405T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20190405T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T102012
CREATED:20190325T171050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190327T210327Z
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SUMMARY:First Friday at the Nature Shop!
DESCRIPTION:First Friday \nIt’s officially spring\, and we’re resuming our monthly block-party style celebration for   \nAshland’s First Friday Artwalk! Join us for this FREE event. \nFrankie Hernandez Band will be rocking out from 7-9pm \nPeruvian Point Food Truck will be serving delicious dinners 5pm-8pm \nAND our good neighbors at Bestow and Bloom are celebrating their 2nd store Anniversary with music 5-7pm. \nPlease join us for family-friendly fun\, food\, and good company on April 5th from 5 pm-8 pm at the Northwest Nature Shop.
URL:https://northwestnatureshop.com/event/first-friday-at-the-nature-shop
LOCATION:Northwest Nature Shop\, 154 oak st\, ashland\, OR\, 97520\, United States
CATEGORIES:First Friday
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20190328T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20190328T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T102012
CREATED:20190307T003832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190307T003832Z
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SUMMARY:Bee Friendly! Protecting pollinators in the Rogue Valley (Talk)
DESCRIPTION:Bee Friendly! and learn about current efforts to protect and restore pollinator populations in southern Oregon. In this “quick talk” format\, we’ll hear two 25 minute talks from local pollinator aficionados. Travis Owen\, will share incredible local pollinator photographs and interesting information about native pollinators. Kristina LeFever will discuss community efforts to reform pesticide policy and use\, as well as grassroots strategies for creating more pollinator-friendly habitat. \nGet involved! We’ll discuss ways that everyone can get involved with pollinator protection and enhancing pollinator habitat in their yards. \n  \nTravis Owen:  \nTravis Owen is a self-described nature enthusiast with a passion for pollination ecology and the role of pollinators in the environmental context of Southern Oregon. His passions have grown and evolve over time. In his twenties he was a DJ\, then taught himself to build furniture\, began to learn the ways of plants\, then pollinators. All the while\, he was teaching himself how to take pictures and write about what he sees on his fantastic website: the Amateur Anthecologist.  He recently founded the Easy Bees Company\, a commercial beekeeping startup offering products and services delivered with integration of science & ecology. \n  \nKristina Lefever: \nKristina moved to the Rogue Valley in 2012 and immediately became enamored with the re- gion’s flora and fauna\, especially our pollinators. At the same time\, she began learning about the unprecedented decline of all pollinators and the associated implications for our food system and ecosystem.  \nShe and her husband turned their barren property in Ashland into a pollinator garden\, with many native plants\, trees – and dandelions – but of course it’s never finished. She intends to leave more bare (unmulched) soil to provide nesting areas for native bees! Kristina loves teaching about our native bees\, butterflies\, flies\, wasps\, beetles\, and humming- birds\, and the plants and habitats that best support them.  \nKristina is president of Pollinator Project Rogue Valley\, chair of Bee City USA Ashland\, a board member of Beyond Toxics\, and a certified Jackson County Master Gardener. Her dream is that everyone’s yard will include a little or a lot of pollinator habitat\, even if it’s just a pot of nepeta (catmint) on the porch.  \n 
URL:https://northwestnatureshop.com/event/bee-friendly-protecting-pollinators-in-the-rogue-valley-talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20190124T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20190124T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T102012
CREATED:20181207T070525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181214T234220Z
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SUMMARY:Birding the Klamath Basin Talk at the Shop
DESCRIPTION:Thursday January 17th 6:30pm – 8:00pm\nThe Klamath Basin is one of the top birding locations in the nation\, and is one of the largest migratory stopovers for birds in the western United States.  Winter is the peak of raptor and waterfowl concentrations in the lower Klamath Wildlife Refuge. After many years of bird watching in the Klamath Basin\, NW Nature Shop staff member Terence Phillippe has amassed beautiful photos\, stories and tips on how and where to bird in the lower Klamath Basin. Join us for scenic pictures\, an interesting talk\, and get inspired to visit this backyard birding hotspot!
URL:https://northwestnatureshop.com/event/birding-the-klamath-basin-talk-at-the-shop
CATEGORIES:Slide Show/Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20190117T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20190117T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T102012
CREATED:20181207T065530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181214T234305Z
UID:17336-1547749800-1547755200@northwestnatureshop.com
SUMMARY:Create your own Adventure! Quick-Talks at the Shop
DESCRIPTION:   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThursday January 17th 6:30pm – 8:00pm\nHear tales of adventure and learn a few tricks of the trade from three local enthusiasts. Through-hiker Steve Cossin will share tips of how to ‘go light’ from his experience hiking the PCT. Kayaker Elliot Drake-Maurer will tell stories of his solo trip adventure down the entire Sacramento River\, a charismatic and surprisingly accessible river. NW Nature Shop Naturalist Jeanine Moy will share highlights of recent New Zealand mountain treks\, rare New Zealand birds\, and some tourism tips that Oregon could learn from.
URL:https://northwestnatureshop.com/event/create-your-own-adventure-quick-talks-at-the-shop
CATEGORIES:Slide Show/Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20181208T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20181208T140000
DTSTAMP:20260430T102012
CREATED:20181113T234858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181114T000218Z
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SUMMARY:Herbal Candle Making Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Create an aromatic herbal candle to gift or just help set the mood for the holiday season. We will provide wax\, wicks\, essential oils\, and herbal decorations. Please bring a small jam jar 3 – 6 oz. \nSpace is limited\, $12 per person. Ages 8 to adult. Sign up at the Northwest Nature Shop or call 541 482-3241  \n 
URL:https://northwestnatureshop.com/event/herbal-candle-making-workshop
CATEGORIES:Seasonal Event At Northwest Nature Shop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20181202T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20181202T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T102012
CREATED:20181124T214705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181124T222432Z
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SUMMARY:Vesper Meadow: Coffee and Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:Event Sponsored by the Northwest Nature Shop and the Rogue Valley Audubon Society \nCarpool 9:00am from the Northwest Nature Shop\, return by 1:00pm \nCome learn about the newest Rogue Valley conservation restoration project\, drink coffee at the new feeder\, and stroll along the wide open meadow of Dead Indian Creek. \nJoin Rogue Valley Audubon birding Trip Leader Nate Trimble\, and Vesper Meadow Program Director Jeanine Moy for walk in the open air of the Casade-Siskiyou upland meadows. Opportunities to see raptors\, woodpeckers\, grassland birds\, mountain bluebirds\, and the possibility of Great Gray Owls. The unusually warm autumn this year offers the possibility of late fall migration flocks as well. Regardless of what birds we find\, visitors are guaranteed a pleasant hike through a beautiful place and a chance to learn about habitat restoration\, Southern Oregon ecology\, local land use history and an exciting new conservation project. \nBring: warm clothes including hat and gloves\, thermos or mug\, a waterbottle\, and binoculars! $10+ suggested donation to help fund the building of a bird blind for ongoing bird education programs at Vesper Meadow preserve.
URL:https://northwestnatureshop.com/event/vesper-meadow-coffee-and-bird-walk
CATEGORIES:Bird Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20181124T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20181124T180000
DTSTAMP:20260430T102012
CREATED:20181114T003623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181114T021327Z
UID:17226-1543053600-1543082400@northwestnatureshop.com
SUMMARY:Small Business Saturday!
DESCRIPTION:Small Business Saturday\, Nov 24\, is almost here! Support your locally-owned businesses\, it’s an easy way to support your community and stay connected. \nWe are so grateful for the vibrant community that supports our family. The Northwest Nature Shop is proud to be a local hub for education\, gathering\, and nature-connection. We are fortunate to continue as family-owned and operated small business for 34 years\, and we are glad to support local civic and conservation groups throughout southern Oregon. \nIf you are one of the first 10 customers to make purchase over $40\, we’ll thank you with a complimentary tote bag!
URL:https://northwestnatureshop.com/event/small-business-saturday
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20181111T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20181111T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T102012
CREATED:20181013T150134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181013T150134Z
UID:17173-1541930400-1541948400@northwestnatureshop.com
SUMMARY:Mushroom Identification Hike
DESCRIPTION:Join our local FUNgal expert Mike Potts for a 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 mushroom species. Edible and poisonous varieties will be discussed. Meet at the Northwest Nature Shop\, 154 Oak St.\, Ashland at 10:00 am to carpool. Return to Ashland by 3:00 pm. Be prepared for adverse weather. Wear appropriate hiking shoes\, bring a water bottle\, a lunch\, and rain gear. Cost is $30 per person per hike. Space is limited so sign up early! Call 541-482-3241 to sign up or email northwestnatureshop@gmail.com
URL:https://northwestnatureshop.com/event/mushroom-identification-hike-3
LOCATION:Northwest Nature Shop\, 154 Oak St.\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ecology,Hike,Mushroom Foraging
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