If you have ever seen a Pacific Fisher (Pekania pennanti) in the wild, consider yourself one of the lucky ones. These elusive members of the weasel family den high up in old growth conifers and are mainly crepuscular (most active at dawn and dusk). Standing at about the size of a large house cat, the Fishers’ diet consists mostly of small mammals and birds.
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.
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.
This month we are highlighting conserved public-access natural areas in Jacksonville, Ore. We are grateful to the City of Jacksonville, the Jacksonville Woodlands Association, and the selfless volunteers who help protect the lands we love for the people we love. We hope you enjoy this month’s “hike” down memory lane.
This month we are highlighting two conserved public-access properties located in Ashland, Ore. We are grateful to the City of Ashland, the Ashland Woodland & Trails Association, and the countless volunteers who help maintain these incredible natural gems. We hope you enjoy this month’s “hike” down memory lane
With their bold colors and impressive aerial displays, dragonflies have stolen the hearts of many. Read Karen Hussey's Dragonfly article for factoids, photos and videos about the superpowers of dragonflies. Find out why oding is called oding, how they catch their food with a basket, and tips on how to protect and create habitat for these special critters.
Join us for Summer First Friday Art Walk in the Community Room! Celebrating a group of local artists who are inspired by the landscapes that make our region so special, there will be everything from soft watercolor paintings, to rich pastels, vibrant photographs, and more.
Moth Night at the Rogue River Preserve has been rescheduled!! Sign-up today and we’ll see you in September!
Join staff members from Southern Oregon Land Conservancy, Oregon’s first regional land trust, for a casual hike and chat to learn about what land trusts do and how they can serve as partners in developing and maintaining outdoor recreation opportunities.
Join us in October for Open Lands Day at the beautiful Rogue River Preserve!
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.
As it is in our nature to protect all fairies, it is no surprise to discover Fairy Longhorn Moths canoodling on an alpine strawberry flower at Sharon Fen Preserve. Fairy Longhorn Moths are micromoths in the order Lepidoptera and the family Adelidae. Known for their VERY long thread-like antennae, which shimmer brightly in the sun.
We were honored to present the 2026 SOLC Conservation Award to long-time regional leader and SOLC Board Vice Chair Molly Morison at our Annual Picnic at Rogue River Preserve on Saturday, June 6th.
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