November
Friday November 25th
Holiday Open House: Celebrate the tastes and talents of Southern Oregon! 1-5 pm
Make the Northwest Nature Shop part of your holiday festivities by coming to our annual Holiday Open House on the day after Thanksgiving. We will celebrate the fine, unique products and talents found in the Rogue Valley with magic shows and local food and wine tastings. Savor the tastes of Southern Oregon with tastes of fine wine from Weisinger's of Ashland Winery; enjoy delicious, award-winning cheeses from Rogue Creamery, and exceptional chocolate made in Ashland from organic ingredients by Dagoba Chocolate. Don’t miss Magical Michael, who provides a great show full of humor and magic. Year after year we watch the faces of kids and adults light up with smiles and laughter as they enjoy his entertaining magic show. Two shows will be offered, 1:30 and 3:00 pm. Bring the whole family as we celebrate the holidays and the many talents of wonderful Southern Oregon!
Saturday November 26th
Small Business Saturday All Day - 10 am to 6 pm
Shop small! You have the opportunity as consumers to be mindful of where your dollars are spent. By supporting small locally-owned businesses you help maintain the diversity and uniqueness of our community. The success of our local independent stores help to sustain our vibrant, compact and walkable downtown. Your dollars spent in locally-owned businesses have three times the impact on your community as dollars spent at national chains. When shopping locally, you simultaneously create jobs, invest in neighborhood improvement and promote community development. For Small Business Saturday, we’ll offer free refreshments all day as we celebrate your loyal support. The first 10 people who come into the shop on this Saturday and mention Small Business Saturday will receive a free organic cotton Northwest Nature Shop T-Shirt. Support local, it matters!
December
Friday December 2nd
First Friday Celebration and Fundraiser for Ashland Schools Foundation! 5 - 8 pm
10% of all purchases you make this evening will be donated to the Ashland Schools Foundation! Shop for the holidays and support local students. There will be live music, refreshments and face painting! Bring the whole family and have a great time!
Saturday December 3rd
KBO Bird walk to Scott Valley Wildlife Area 9 am
In the beautiful, agricultural, Scott Valley, we will look for a variety of wintering hawks among others. Bring a lunch and plan to return to Ashland in the afternoon. Meet at 8:00 am at the Northwest Nature Shop. To register, call 541-482-3241. Free
February
Saturday February 4th
KBO Bird walk to the Shasta Valley Wildlife Area 9 am
Join KBO Volunteer Terence Philippe for an outing to the Shasta Valley Wildlife Area in California. This diverse area, situated at the base of Mt. Shasta, contains juniper woodland, riparian forest, and seasonal wetlands. We will look for waterfowl including Blue-Winged Teal and Ruddy Duck, raptors, and resident songbirds like Bewick’s Wren. Bring a lunch and plan to return to Ashland in the afternoon. Meet at 9:00 am at the Northwest Nature Shop. (Limited to 15 participants. To register, call 541-482-3241.
March
Saturday March 3rd
KBO Hawk Field Trip All Day Event
Join local raptor expert and longtime KBO board member Dick Ashford for this all-day outing to the Klamath Basin Wildlife Refuges and nearby agricultural areas. Dick will scout the route in advance and plan a day that will give us our best chance of seeing Ferruginous and Rough-legged Hawk, Prairie Falcon, Great Horned Owl, American Kestrel, Golden and Bald Eagle, and LOTS of Red-tailed Hawks in a variety of color forms. Depending on water and weather conditions, there may also be excellent opportunities to view tens of thousands of migratory waterfowl. This is always a popular trip, so be sure to register in advance. Cost: $25 non-KBO members, $15 KBO members. To register, call KBO at 541-201-0866
