You can find all of us who work at Northwest Nature Shop on the trails when we’re not working. Many high elevation hikes are still covered in snow at this time so here’s where the Northwest Nature Shop crew likes to hike in these early Spring months:

 

Terence is always looking … Read More

We recently marked one year of living with the COVID-19 pandemic.  Millions have lost their lives worldwide and everyone around the globe has had to deal with significant changes in their work, home and social lives. We checked in with our Northwest Nature Shop community – customers, employees, vendors and … Read More

By Marie Caballero Uhtoff

When my kids were younger I was able to plan full days of hiking and playing outside. I would put my youngest in a baby carrier, where he’d take long naps while the rest of us meandered or just played in the woods.  We’d have lengthy snack … Read More

Kids are naturally curious. Instill a love of learning and discovery with these engaging science toys that show firsthand how science works.

 Solar Robot Kit Engineering kit for making 14 solar powered robots.
Snap Circuits Light Light up high-tech, cool science that’s brilliant for pre-teens and teens!
Gravitrax Marble Run Set … Read More

As a Mom of three kids and a toy buyer for the Nature Shop for the past 15 years, I have lots of experience with toys that encourage kids to be outside and active.   I look for toys that are fun, durable, and will burn some energy.

1. Ninja Line: Backyard … Read More

 

We are open and we are doing everything we can to modify the shop to reduce the risk of spreading Covid19. Here are the protocols we’ve established to make the shop as safe as possible for all of you and us:

1.)We are limiting the maximum number of customers allowed in the … Read More

“Owls are magical creatures most often used for delivering post and parcels in the wizarding world. They are known for their speed and discretion and can find recipients without an address.” – J.K. Rowling

Wildlife Images will bring real live owls to Northwest Nature Shop for downtown Ashland’s Harry Potter birthday … Read More

Being outside is good for us. Nature and fresh air can help us relax, feel less stressed and more alive. Backpacking is a Southern Oregon tradition. Packing a few days’ worth of supplies in our overnight packs, and setting off to explore and camp out in the remote wilderness is … Read More

My kids were thrilled when I announced school would be canceled for the remainder of the year.  The fact they would have to log in to multiple online learning platforms, maintain more accounts and passwords than I ever had in my adult working life, and keep track of a multitude … Read More