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Geology of the Cascade Foothills
Apr 21
Geology of the Cascade Foothills

The Imperatrice property, owned by the city of Ashland, is located on a large landslide that provides an excellent location to view the entire Bear Creek Valley and the various geological formations that are found within the valley and adjacent ridges. We will walk about 1.5 miles uphill to get to the top of the landslide where we will eat lunch and then loop back down completing this 3 mile hike.

Cascade Foothills Wildflowers Evening Hike
Apr 25
Cascade Foothills Wildflowers Evening Hike

Hike with botanist, naturalist, and SOLC Stewardship Director, Kristi Mergenthaler, on this beautiful property east of Ashland.

Birding the Rogue River Preserve
Apr 27
Birding the Rogue River Preserve

Local biologist and writer Brandon Breen will lead a birding trip on this private property along the Rogue River outside of Eagle Point. Habitats include oak woodland, grassland, chaparral, and an extensive floodplain forest with large black cottonwoods and black oaks. Birds may include Lewis’s Woodpecker, Western Bluebird, Oak Titmouse, Pygmy Owl, and Bald Eagle, as well as spring migrants.

Hike Lower Table Rock
May 1
Hike Lower Table Rock

Learn about this iconic rock while hiking 3 miles roundtrip. A BLM Interpreter will share information at stops along the way up to the top. Interpretation includes geology - the formation of the Table Rocks, conservation, history, and the flora and fauna found alongside the trail.

Lichens for Beginners at Rogue River Preserve
May 4
Lichens for Beginners at Rogue River Preserve

Take a walk with Steve Sheehy, a self-taught lichenologist and enthusiastic guide, at the Rogue River Preserve. During this outing, we will examine the various habitats of the Preserve to uncover the lichen diversity.

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Falling in love with the world: Citizen Science

SOLC Land Stewards, Karen and Kristi, are looney for citizen science, also called community science. Community scientists document observations of the natural world and share the data with a referred database. The data is then made available to researchers. In this article learn about the importance of community science and some ways you can contribute to this global movement.

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A Sense of Place
A Sense of Place

Emily Olsen shares her experience working with SOLC as a student intern, and her transition studying and working 250 miles away from home.

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Students Swept Up In Swirling Swifts!
Students Swept Up In Swirling Swifts!

This fall students at Hedrick School in Medford got a chance to meet their hidden schoolmates thanks to a partnership between Southern Oregon Land Conservancy and Rogue Valley Audubon.

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Photos: 2018 Conservation Celebration
Photos: 2018 Conservation Celebration

Oh, what a night! On October 12, we gathered at the Ashland Hills Hotel for our annual Conservation Celebration to honor 40 years of protecting special places in our region. Take a peek at some of the night's highlights.

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