Wednesday, May 8, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Tour the spectacular Pompadour Bluff just outside of Ashland on a guided hike by Kristi Mergenthaler, Stewardship Director.
Wednesday, May 11, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Join Tara Laidlaw, Education Program Manager, for a nature journaling primer at Oredson-Todd Woods!
Tuesday, May 14, 9:00am - 12:00pm
This hike will traverse the diverse habitats of the preserve with stops at the legacy oak woodland and vernal pool-mounded prairie. There will be some casual birding and nature observations.
Wednesday, April 17, 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Explore the Bluff!
Explore the rocks and cliffs of The Harry & Marilyn Fisher Preserve at Pompadour Bluff with Conservation Project Manager, Paul Belson.
Tuesday, June 25, 4:00pm -7:00pm
Explore a privately conserved mountain forest and meadow property near Mount Ashland.
Saturday, April 27, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Why is Pompadour Bluff such a prominent feature in our valley? We’ll learn why with Karen Grove, Geologist, as we examine the sedimentary rocks of the bluff
Wednesday, April 24, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Tour the spectacular Pompadour Bluff just outside of Ashland on a guided hike by Steve Wise, Executive Director. Walk through the beautiful oaks and grasslands before reaching the top where the views are outtasight!
Sunday, April 21, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - Whetstone Savanna Stroll
Take a stroll through the Whetstone Savanna Preserve with Land Steward, Rebekah Bergkoetter.
Wednesday, April 17, 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Explore the Bluff!
Explore the rocks and cliffs of The Harry & Marilyn Fisher Preserve at Pompadour Bluff!
Wednesday, April 10, 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Wildflowers Hike
Meet the charismatic and itty-bitty flora of the Agate Desert Preserve with Botanist and Stewardship Director, Kristi Mergenthaler.
Join us for a stewardship stroll through the iconic meadow and help remove cattle fencing to make it a safer place for wildlife.
Strike gold with this tour of the Jacksonville Woodlands led by Chelsea Rose!
Explore, discover, enjoy! Join us at the Rogue River Preserve for our Open Lands Day!
Observe the active birdlife at SOLC owned property, Pompadour Bluff, featuring Pepper Trail.
Explore the habitats and cliffs of one of SOLC’s owned properties—The Harry & Marilyn Fisher Preserve at Pompadour Bluff!
Explore the habitats and cliffs of one of SOLC’s owned properties—The Harry & Marilyn Fisher Preserve at Pompadour Bluff!
Explore the habitats and cliffs of one of SOLC’s owned properties—The Harry & Marilyn Fisher Preserve at Pompadour Bluff!
Enjoy spring weather and flowers at the beautiful Rogue River Preserve near Eagle Point. Join us at the next Open Lands Day for a guided hike or self-guided exploration. This event is free, but registration is required.
Explore the SOLC owned Whetstone Savanna Preserve!
Explore the extensive oak grove and native wildlife on Pompadour Bluff, an SOLC owned property.
Join us in a hike to appreciate the beautiful and unique flora of the Agate Desert Preserve!
Bundle up and start the New Year with a peaceful visit to the beautiful Rogue River Preserve near Eagle Point. Join us at the next Open Lands Day for a guided hike or self-guided exploration. This event is free, but registration is required.
Help us care for this special 352-acre Rogue River Preserve by joining us for our spring work party.
Join us at the next Open Lands Day at RRP for a guided hike or self-guided exploration in the crisp autumn air! This event is free, but registration is required.
Join us for our Family Fun Open Lands Day at the Rogue River Preserve on Saturday June 18. Feel free to explore on your own, with friends or family, or join a guided hike. Registration is required.
Help us care for this special 352-acre Rogue River Preserve by joining us for our spring work party.
Explore the habitats and cliffs of one of SOLC’s newest properties - Harry & Marilyn Fisher Preserve at Pompadour Bluff!
Explore the habitats and cliffs of one of SOLC’s newest properties - Harry & Marilyn Fisher Preserve at Pompadour Bluff!
Explore the habitats and cliffs of one of SOLC’s newest properties - Harry & Marilyn Fisher Preserve at Pompadour Bluff!
Explore the habitats and cliffs of one of SOLC’s newest properties - Harry & Marilyn Fisher Preserve at Pompadour Bluff!
Strike gold with this tour of the conserved Jacksonville Woodlands with Chelsea Rose!
Explore the habitats and cliffs of one of SOLC’s newest properties - Harry & Marilyn Fisher Preserve at Pompadour Bluff!
Explore the biologically rich habitats of one of SOLC’s newest properties on this wildflower hike!
Join us for our Open Lands Day at the Rogue River Preserve on Saturday, April 16. Feel free to explore on your own, with friends or family, or join a guided hike. Registration is required.
Explore the biologically rich habitats of one of SOLC’s newest properties! This preserve shelters mounded prairie and vernal pool communities that include three threatened and endangered species.
Wednesday, May 8, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Tour the spectacular Pompadour Bluff just outside of Ashland on a guided hike by Kristi Mergenthaler, Stewardship Director.
Wednesday, May 11, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Join Tara Laidlaw, Education Program Manager, for a nature journaling primer at Oredson-Todd Woods!
Tuesday, May 14, 9:00am - 12:00pm
This hike will traverse the diverse habitats of the preserve with stops at the legacy oak woodland and vernal pool-mounded prairie. There will be some casual birding and nature observations.
Wednesday, April 17, 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Explore the Bluff!
Explore the rocks and cliffs of The Harry & Marilyn Fisher Preserve at Pompadour Bluff with Conservation Project Manager, Paul Belson.
Open Lands Day in June - it doesn’t get much better than this!
Annual Members Picnic - stay tuned for more details!
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.
Stand on the Grizzly Peak Trail near Ashland in the north-facing wet meadows during August and listen to the buzz, not the buzz of bumble bees, but of wing-whirring hummingbirds nectaring on towering larkspurs and monkshood. The male hummers may also buzz past, defending their flowery territories from intruders, and if you are lucky, one may hover a few feet from your face, staring you down. Pugnacious and brave, glittering sprites
Last month, SOLC co-hosted a workshop led by the Vesper Meadow Education Program to help non-Native-led environmental and conservation organizations begin to cultivate thoughtful, respectful, and reciprocal partnerships with Tribes and community members with Tribal heritage.
The seasonal Oregon ash swales at Rogue River Preserve are full of water now, their pools host singing chorus frogs and swimming long-toed salamanders.
It’s a new year and the SOLC staff has hit the ground running. Read the entire article to learn about some exciting happenings with your conservancy team members.
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