Protecting and enhancing precious land in the Rogue River region to benefit our human and natural communities since 1978.
We’re hiring!
Position Available: Development Director
Enjoy Public Access Natural Areas
Explore miles of well-kept trails close to town. Rich in history, wildlife and wildflowers, rest assured, these conserved natural areas will always be natural areas.
Oredson-Todd Woods & Siskiyou Mtn. Park
Ashland, OR
Jacksonville Woodlands
Jacksonville, OR
Significant Wildlife Habitat Conserved
Home to oak woodlands, evergreen forest, chaparral and meadows, Stan Dean and Katharine Bronwen's property is a haven for special status wildlife and plants. We welcomed their motivation to conserve their land with a new conservation agreement that added to the 2,035 acres already protected in our Colestin-Siskiyou Summit Focus Area.
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The Rogue River Preserve includes vernal pool meadows, oak woodlands, a riparian forest, and a 40-acre island. Photo by Jim Harper.
Rogue River Preserve: Conserved Forever!
In 2017, thanks to tremendous community support, we reached our goal to purchase and manage a magnificent 352-acre property along the Rogue River. We actively steward the property to maintain its rich natural and cultural heritage, serving as a model for land stewardship. Join us for a hike or stewardship day soon.
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Where We Work
Learn more about our conserved lands and the six primary focus areas in our strategic plan.
Southern Oregon Land Conservancy works cooperatively with landowners and communities to save our region's special places for today, tomorrow, and beyond.
Banner image: East Fork Illinois Valley. Lee Webb photo.
Rotating gallery images: Bohemian Waxwing, Frank Lospalluto; Rogue River Preserve wildflower hike, Evan Barrientos; Rogue River Preserve family hike, Mike Potts.
The next meeting of our book club will be on Tuesday, February 19, at 7:00 pm. We will be meeting at a private home in Ashland for a discussion of The Hidden Life of Trees, by Peter Wohlleben.