By Chris Uhtoff, co-owner of Northwest Nature Shop
There has been an unprecedented increase in backyard bird feeding since 2020. While feeding birds is a great way to get closer to the wildlife in our neighborhoods, it is important we do not endanger wildlife by spreading disease. Here in Southern Oregon, ... Read More
Category: Resources
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Feb2024
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
February 7, 2024Northwest Nature Shop
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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
January 28, 2024Northwest Nature Shop
13
Jun2021
Late spring and early summer is a wonderful time to look for edible plants in the mountains of southwest Oregon. It is this time of year that many herbaceous plants start leafing out and flowering at elevations above 4,000ft. Here’s a few common native plants that have edible leaves. You ... Read More
June 13, 2021Marie Uhtoff
10
Dec2020
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
December 10, 2020Marie Uhtoff
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Dec2020
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
December 10, 2020Marie Uhtoff
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
May 8, 2019Northwest Nature Shop
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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
June 20, 2018Northwest Nature Shop