A February Cross Country Ski trip is a pleasant experience, BUT – have you ever been bummed out that there’s not more life to observe?? There’s almost no insects or birds to look at, and all the plants are covered up! However, maybe you’ve noticed all those tracks and trails … Read More

Live music, cookie decorating and holiday shopping 5:30-7 pm Friday December 1st.
Raina McIntosh will provide music starting at 5:30. Raina is a poet, writer and musician. Raina shares music from a space of hope for healing. She is an advocate for mental health and strives to reconnect with … Read More

Come meet Santa on Saturday December 16th 2-4 pm in the alley at Northwest Nature Shop. Enjoy face painting, live music and hot cider.

Join our local mushroom expert Mike Potts for a slow-paced, off-trail walk through the woods and learn your way around the world of wild fungi. The emphasis will be on finding fungi and learning about identification and the diversity of mushroom species and how to sustainably harvest wild mushrooms. Edible … Read More

Celebrate the season at Northwest Nature Shop with a Holiday Magic Show starring Magical Michael outside in the Northwest Nature Shop alley. Magical Michael delivers a fun, engaging, interactive magic show that provides laughter to kids and adults alike. There will be 2 magic shows, one at 1:00 and the … Read More

Join our local mushroom expert Mike Potts for a slow-paced, off-trail walk through the woods and learn your way around the world of wild fungi. The emphasis will be on finding fungi and learning about identification and the diversity of mushroom species and how to sustainably harvest wild mushrooms. Edible … Read More

Ashland becomes your own game of mystery during the Ashland Mystery Festival October 21-22.  On Saturday October 21st, mystery authors will be at stores throughout downtown.  Tamara Berry, author of By the Book Mysteries will be here at NW Nature Shop 4:45-5:45pm.
In the By the Book series, a famous thriller … Read More

Hi there local Naturalists!
I, Nolan Richard, am thrilled to lead a Lichen Hike from 10am-3pm on Saturday October 21st to Pilot Rock!
This hike will serve as an introductory field lichen class focusing on lichen anatomy, biology, ecology, and of course…  identification. I chose Pilot Rock for the diversity of habitats … Read More

Whoa, where is that???
Local Ashlanders,

 

Do you ever feel tired of doing the same local hikes over and over again? Or maybe you’re just craving an adventurous day of guaranteed solitude? 

 

Join local naturalist and cross country hiker Nolan Richard to learn about SEVEN different “secret” hikes all within a 45 minute … Read More