Tips for spring morel hunting in southwest Oregon
Learn to properly identify morels:
Morels will grow singularly from the soil, have a characteristic conical pitted cap, and can be a creamy white color ranging to a dark brown-black.
The stalk of the mushroom should be entirely hollow if you cut it ... Read More
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May2019
23
Aug2018
Mark your calendars - our acclaimed mushroom fair is back! Join the Northwest Nature Shop and local mushroom experts, enthusiasts, and connoisseurs for a day of FUNgal explorations!
We'll have craft booths, food, demo's, and local organizations in the Nature Shop alley between 10am - 4pm, and opportunities for local mushroom ... Read More
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Jun2018
by Jeanine Moy, Northwest Nature Shop Naturalist
Southwest Oregon hosts amazing places to go swimming.
Our backyard public-lands boast alpine lakes, wild rivers, and tumbling waterfalls on Cascade volcanic rocks and steep Siskiyou drainages. This region is marked by aquatic refuges for people and wildlife alike. Before you go, make sure to ... Read More
11
May2018
Explore the amazing wild edible and healing plants of the Mount Ashland. Join the Northwest Nature Shop and Jolie Elan of the GoWild Intitute for a walk to learn about wild edible plants on the Pacific Crest Trail in the Mt. Ashland Meadows. Recognized as a Forest Service 'botanical area,' ... Read More
10
May2018
Join Northwest Nature Shop for a guided night hike under the full moon! Night hiking is a unique experience that everyone should experience; for the luminous stars, the serenity, and the June "strawberry" moon. We will hike to a vantage point along the Rogue Valley rim in the Cascade-Siskiyou National ... Read More
10
May2018
Come on out for the First Friday Art Walk in the Nature Shop alleyway. Along with Escape Ashland, and Bestow & Bloom - all are welcome to join this free party! We'll have food, music, art, and community groups
25
Mar2016
Join us for a fun-filled day of activities, hikes and interactive displays suitable for the entire family. Help us celebrate 30 years of successful community engagement and education on the Table Rocks. Public event, open to all. Please consider carpooling as parking is limited. Additional parking available at Sam’s Valley ... Read More