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Healing Ecological Wounds – Reintroducing Good ...

Finally, after a century of fire suppression, finally, a healing 32-acre managed grassland burn returned to the Rogue River Preserve on October 18, 2025. But it took some perseverance to make it happen. We are tremendously grateful for the professional crew from Grayback Forestry Inc. who conducted the burn and for all the preserve’s neighbors who provided input.

Healing Ecological Wounds – Reintroducing Good Fire
Habitat, Conserved Properties, News, Stewardship
SOLC Admin
Cobra-Lily Springs: Rare Habitats Now Protected

On our first visit to Eight Dollar Mountain near Cave Junction, we were greeted by the red brilliance of blooming Vollmer’s lily, the strange beauty of carnivorous cobra-lilies, and the flash of dragonflies and butterflies. From this colorful wetland, the view stretched south to the sparkling Illinois River. Now, this remarkable 71-acre site is permanently protected as Southern Oregon Land Conservancy’s newest preserve: Cobra-lily Springs.

Cobra-Lily Springs: Rare Habitats Now Protected

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Eight Dollar Mountain: The Place, The Plants, A Growing Threat
May 4
Sikiyou Field Institute
Eight Dollar Mountain: The Place, The Plants, A Growing Threat
Sikiyou Field Institute

Join Kristi Mergenthaler, Botanist and Stewardship Director, for a presentation about the botanical significance of Eight Dollar Mountain.

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Mining in the Illinois Valley
May 9
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Mining in the Illinois Valley
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See the serpentine soils at Eight Dollar Mountain Preserve in the Illinois Valley! Learn about what makes serpentine habitats and their species so special, and what mining threats this region could potentially have on the horizon.

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Owls at the Rogue River Preserve
May 9
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Owls at the Rogue River Preserve
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Join Vince Zauskey, Local Bird Expert, for an evening walk at the Rogue River Preserve to learn about some of our regional owls. Vince will talk about what makes owls so special and ‘who’ you might see at the Rogue River Preserve. Seeing an owl is not guaranteed, but it will still be a hoot.

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Nature Journaling on the Valley Floor
May 10
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Nature Journaling on the Valley Floor
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Join SOLC's Nature Journaling Club on their May Excursion to Whetstone Savanna Preserve! Whether you're a seasoned journaler or a first-timer, you're invited to slow down, tune in, and be amazed, using the simple but powerful practice of nature journaling.

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Paint Out At Whetstone Savanna Preserve
May 13
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Paint Out At Whetstone Savanna Preserve
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eady to try plein air sketching or painting? Kaz Chandler will show you her favorite strategies for creating something creative outdoors at the beyond peaceful Whetstone Savanna Preserve, and guide you in understanding the basics of plein air to create your own unique expression. Whether you're a seasoned artist or a first-timer, you're invited to join in on the fun. Please bring your own painting or sketching supplies.

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Bear Gulch Preserve Adventure Hike
May 17
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Bear Gulch Preserve Adventure Hike
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Check out Bear Gulch Preserve, located in the Colestin Valley and the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument!

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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.

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  Land Trust Education Leadership Summit
  Land Trust Education Leadership Summit

SOLC hosted the annual Land Trust Education Leadership Summit, an event that brings together land-based education program staff for a week of connecting, visioning, and strategic planning. This year’s 22 participants (including two from SOLC!) represented organizations from Oregon, Washington, California, Idaho, and Maine.

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Moles: The Underground Specialists
Moles: The Underground Specialists

Moles are small and objectively cute mammals in the family Talpidae, a group best known for the raised tunnels and molehills they create in soil. These misunderstood velvet potatoes are often considered garden pests, although moles play an important ecological role in the environment and possess remarkable adaptations for life underground.

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