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.
Wednesday, May 11, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Join Tara Laidlaw, Education Program Manager, for a nature journaling primer at Oredson-Todd Woods!
Tuesday, May 14, 9:00am - 12:00pm
This hike will traverse the diverse habitats of the preserve with stops at the legacy oak woodland and vernal pool-mounded prairie. There will be some casual birding and nature observations.
Wednesday, April 17, 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Explore the Bluff!
Explore the rocks and cliffs of The Harry & Marilyn Fisher Preserve at Pompadour Bluff with Conservation Project Manager, Paul Belson.
Open Lands Day in June - it doesn’t get much better than this!
Annual Members Picnic - stay tuned for more details!
Tuesday, June 25, 4:00pm -7:00pm
Explore a privately conserved mountain forest and meadow property near Mount Ashland.
Keep checking back for more details about our Annual Conservation Celebration
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, 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!
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.
Saturday, April 20, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Enjoy the lovely spring weather with a serene visit to the beautiful Rogue River Preserve!
Wednesday, April 17, 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Explore the Bluff!
Explore the rocks and cliffs of The Harry & Marilyn Fisher Preserve at Pompadour Bluff!
Wednesday, April 10, 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Wildflowers Hike
Meet the charismatic and itty-bitty flora of the Agate Desert Preserve with Botanist and Stewardship Director, Kristi Mergenthaler.
Consider lending a hand for the land and pull for a good cause.
oin us at Grape Street Bar & Grill in Medford on Leap Day, Thursday, February 29, from 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. for our Leaps and Legs Pub Talk. A panel of experts will provide a glimpse into the world of insects. Insects provide essential services as decomposers, pollinators, and sustaining the food web.
Open Lands Day, January 27th, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the wintry wonderland of the Rogue River Preserve.
Opt Out of the Black Friday trend and instead, consider giving back and lending a hand for our beautiful wildlife at the Rogue River Preserve!
Assist with the removal of a farm and barbed wire fence to make way for a wildlife-friendly perimeter fence. The Rogue River Preserve features two miles of riverfront along the Rogue River, a large floodplain forest, and oak woodlands with meadows.
At two recent work parties at Rogue River Preserve, we removed 1000 ft. of farm fence. In one study, 5 miles of barbed wire fencing killed 2 elk/deer each year, and woven fences are more dangerous to wildlife. During one of the work parties, we found a deer that died in the farm fence - we did not have a chance to save this animal, but hope to reduce harm in the future.
Please wear sturdy pants, a long-sleeve shirt, and close-toed shoes. We highly recommend that you are up-to-date on your tetanus shots. Also plan on bringing water, snacks, and extra layers. If you have them, bring eye protection, gloves, and fence tools. We will provide these items as well as some tasty snacks. For those who are interested in volunteering, please register with the link below.
REGISTER HERE
Consider lending a hand for our beautiful wildlife by removing a farm and barbed wire fence to make way for a wildlife-friendly perimeter fencing at Rogue River Preserve, a wild valley-floor preserve near Eagle Point. The preserve features incredible wildlife and fish habitat and two miles of riverfront along the lovely Rogue.
Join us for a very special spooky Open Lands Day! The Rogue River Preserve includes a floodplain forest, oak woodlands with meadows, and is only open to the public for special events. You are welcome to explore the trails at your own pace, attend one of our guided hikes, bring a picnic lunch to enjoy, or do all three. We’re offering three hikes themed around our more cryptic organisms. Registration is required, costumes are encouraged. Please only sign up for one hike.
Registration Link Opening Soon
Please join us for our 45th Annual All Member Picnic, It won’t be the same without you. RSVP Today!
Join us for a tasty beverage and support land conservancy in Southern Oregon at the same time!
Come enjoy a day of exploration and celebration at SOLC’s newest conservation area.
Join us for a stewardship stroll through the iconic meadow and help remove cattle fencing to make it a safer place for wildlife.
Strike gold with this tour of the Jacksonville Woodlands led by Chelsea Rose!
Join us for a morning of pulling invasive yellow starthistle at Pompadour Bluff to make room for native flowers and bunchgrasses.
Explore, discover, enjoy! Join us at the Rogue River Preserve for our Open Lands Day!
Observe the active birdlife at SOLC owned property, Pompadour Bluff, featuring Pepper Trail.
Explore, identify, collect and dye! Join us for a two-part workshop on using the invasive species, Dyer's Woad to dye yarn and fabric!
Explore the habitats and cliffs of one of SOLC’s owned properties—The Harry & Marilyn Fisher Preserve at Pompadour Bluff!
Join us for our 45th Anniversary Conservation Celebration. With inspiring speakers, an update on our work, and an opportunity to support local conservation.
Explore the habitats and cliffs of one of SOLC’s owned properties—The Harry & Marilyn Fisher Preserve at Pompadour Bluff!
Explore the habitats and cliffs of one of SOLC’s owned properties—The Harry & Marilyn Fisher Preserve at Pompadour Bluff!
Enjoy spring weather and flowers at the beautiful Rogue River Preserve near Eagle Point. Join us at the next Open Lands Day for a guided hike or self-guided exploration. This event is free, but registration is required.
Explore the SOLC owned Whetstone Savanna Preserve!
Explore the extensive oak grove and native wildlife on Pompadour Bluff, an SOLC owned property.
Join us in a hike to appreciate the beautiful and unique flora of the Agate Desert Preserve!
Help us care for this special 352-acre Rogue River Preserve by joining us for our work party.
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.
Wednesday, May 11, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Join Tara Laidlaw, Education Program Manager, for a nature journaling primer at Oredson-Todd Woods!
Tuesday, May 14, 9:00am - 12:00pm
This hike will traverse the diverse habitats of the preserve with stops at the legacy oak woodland and vernal pool-mounded prairie. There will be some casual birding and nature observations.
Wednesday, April 17, 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Explore the Bluff!
Explore the rocks and cliffs of The Harry & Marilyn Fisher Preserve at Pompadour Bluff with Conservation Project Manager, Paul Belson.
Open Lands Day in June - it doesn’t get much better than this!
Nature Talks on YouTube
Enjoy recordings of our past Nature Talks. Each event has multiple presenters. From our local national trails, to new SOLC conserved lands, to special species, to tracking animals in the snow - you’ll gain knowledge to impress all your friends.
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.
84 Fourth Street (office)
PO Box 954
Ashland, OR 97520
info@landconserve.org
541.482.3069
