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
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Jun2018
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
24
Mar2016
Hike and Happy Hour at the Greensprings
Celebrate Earth Day and get out to enjoy your public lands! KS Wild will gather and hike a 2 mile loop with scenic views of the Rogue Valley, enjoying early spring wildflowers and birds. Afterwards, we'll mingle at the Greensprings Inn (private party) for ... Read More
18
Jul2015
It’s summertime in Southern Oregon and lucky for us it is easy and very fun to take our kids on great outdoor adventures. Recent studies show that kids who play outside are healthier, happier and more well rounded as a whole. Children experience an increase in self-confidence, self-esteem, optimism, independence ... Read More