Habitat, natural history
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Meet the Pacific Fisher

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.

Meet the Pacific Fisher
Community, Conserved Properties, Events, Habitat, News, Stewardship
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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

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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Learning from a stream instead of a screen

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Learning from a stream instead of a screen

Oredson Todd Woods, a conserved park in Ashland, was abuzz recently with the excited and curious energy of lots of 4th and 5th graders. They left their indoor classrooms for the outdoors to attend our Loving the Land annual student camp. For a wonderful write up of the program, check out the Daily Tidings article by John Darling.

Upcoming

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Summer First Friday Art Walk In the Community Room!
Aug 7
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Summer First Friday Art Walk In the Community Room!
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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.

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Moth Night at the Rogue River Preserve
Sep 11
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Moth Night at the Rogue River Preserve
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Moth Night at the Rogue River Preserve has been rescheduled!! Sign-up today and we’ll see you in September!

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2026 Conservation Celebration - YOU Are Invited!
Oct 10
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2026 Conservation Celebration - YOU Are Invited!
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Walk & Talk At Pompadour Bluff
Oct 22
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Walk & Talk At Pompadour Bluff
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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.

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October Open Lands Day
Oct 24
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October Open Lands Day
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Join us in October for Open Lands Day at the beautiful Rogue River Preserve!

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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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Meet Our Wee Friend, the Fairy Longhorn Moth
Meet Our Wee Friend, the Fairy Longhorn Moth

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.

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Conservation Rock Star: Molly Morison
Conservation Rock Star: Molly Morison

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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