Meet SOU Environmental Education Graduate Students Elva Manquera, and Crytal Nichols, conducting local research as part of the new Vesper Meadow Restoration Project. Elva 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 […]
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 […]
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! Follow 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) […]
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 […]
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. […]
The best prices of the year on High Quality Wild Bird Seed! Friday October 25th - Monday November 4th No Pre-Order Needed Black Oil Sunflower Seed: A staple for the greatest variety of birds. Sale price 20 lbs $12 (Regular price $18), 40 lbs $22 (Regular price $29) Nyger Thistle Seed: Goldfinches go crazy for […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
It's the longest night of the year, and the Northwest Nature Shop is kicking it off with a Solstice Celebration on Saturday December 21st 5-8 pm in the Northwest Nature Shop alleyway. Warm up outside by the fire, roast marshmallows, enjoy festive gluehwein, and listen to solstice stories inside the shop. AHS Jazz Band plays […]
