Saturday, April 20, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Enjoy the lovely spring weather with a serene visit to the beautiful Rogue River Preserve!
Sunday, April 21, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - Whetstone Savanna Stroll
Take a stroll through the Whetstone Savanna Preserve with Land Steward, Rebekah Bergkoetter.
Wednesday, April 24, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Tour the spectacular Pompadour Bluff just outside of Ashland on a guided hike by Steve Wise, Executive Director. Walk through the beautiful oaks and grasslands before reaching the top where the views are outtasight!
Saturday, April 27, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Why is Pompadour Bluff such a prominent feature in our valley? We’ll learn why with Karen Grove, Geologist, as we examine the sedimentary rocks of the bluff
Wednesday, May 1st, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Join the Rogue Native Plant Partnership to collect native seeds at the Rogue River Preserve!
Wednesday, May 8, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Tour the spectacular Pompadour Bluff just outside of Ashland on a guided hike by Kristi Mergenthaler, Stewardship Director.
Stand on the Grizzly Peak Trail near Ashland in the north-facing wet meadows during August and listen to the buzz, not the buzz of bumble bees, but of wing-whirring hummingbirds nectaring on towering larkspurs and monkshood. The male hummers may also buzz past, defending their flowery territories from intruders, and if you are lucky, one may hover a few feet from your face, staring you down. Pugnacious and brave, glittering sprites
Last month, SOLC co-hosted a workshop led by the Vesper Meadow Education Program to help non-Native-led environmental and conservation organizations begin to cultivate thoughtful, respectful, and reciprocal partnerships with Tribes and community members with Tribal heritage.
The seasonal Oregon ash swales at Rogue River Preserve are full of water now, their pools host singing chorus frogs and swimming long-toed salamanders.
It’s a new year and the SOLC staff has hit the ground running. Read the entire article to learn about some exciting happenings with your conservancy team members.
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PO Box 954
Ashland, OR 97520
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