Written by Northwest Nature Shop Expert Birder Terence Philippe
Spring is just around the corner, and so it’s a good time to prepare your yard for the arrival of our spring and summer birds. Follow this blog where each week we’ll write about topics and provide information to help you learn ... Read More
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Feb2024
28
Jan2024
We are fortunate to have cute little Anna's around throughout the winter. Be sure and give them an energy boost during this cold weather by hanging a feeder. You'll gain hours of pleasure watching these colorful winter residents and do them a favor by providing them a much needed energy ... Read More
15
Sep2023
After doing a casual survey of folks coming into the Northwest Nature Shop in downtown Ashland, I got a pretty good picture of which local hikes get the most love. In my questionnaire, I asked people what their favorite local hike is, and allowed them to choose three favorite hikes: ... Read More
15
Apr2020
Getting outside in the fresh air is important even as we're practicing social distancing. The Bear Creek Bike Path is a great place to go close to home for a nice walk. It stretches for miles and is quite a wide path in many areas so you can easily keep ... Read More
08
Apr2020
By Leela Hickman
During these trying times of the COVID-19 crisis, it's important to find ways we can nurture our mental health. For me this has meant getting outside to move my body and interact with nature. The feeling of being enveloped in the green glow of leaves in the sunshine, ... Read More
08
May2019
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
20
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
31
Dec2016
The Northwest Nature Shop is Pleased to be a ticket outlet for the 15th Annual Siskiyou Film Festival. Tickets are $15.00 for adults and $10.00 for students and seniors.
tickets are also available online at siskiyoufilmfest.org. and at Oregon Books and Games in Grants Pass
The 15th annual Siskiyou FilmFest will be held ... Read More
30
Nov2016
Our family has always enjoyed a tremendously fun time together outdoors during the winter months. We've put together this Winter Checklist for you and your family as a guide to what to do during the cold and snowy Southern Oregon winters.
1.) Ski and snowboard on Mt. Ashland. 4 Chairlifts providing ... Read More