Eight Dollar Mountain is an iconic serpentine conical mountain in the Illinois Valley and one of the most significant botanical hotspots in Southwest Oregon. Its ultramafic soils, derived from mantle rocks, support an extraordinary concentration of rare, endemic, and state- and federally listed plant species—many of which occur nowhere else on Earth, and some known only from the Illinois Valley. This otherworldly landscape long served as a living laboratory for researchers studying endemism, adaptation, and ecological resilience.

Kick off the new year with a blissful visit to the incredible Rogue River Preserve! The Rogue River Preserve includes two miles of riverfront along the Rogue River, a large floodplain forest, and oak woodlands with meadows. It is only open to the public during special events, work parties, and youth education programs. So, come and take advantage of this special opportunity and explore the trails at your own pace, attend a guided hike, bring a picnic lunch or thermos of tea to enjoy by the river, or all three.

To limit crowding on the trails, registration is free and required for hikes or self-guided exploration for the day. Guided hike participants are welcome to explore the property before or after their hike slot. Check out what we’ve got going on!

The Southern Oregon Land Conservancy (SOLC) is excited to announce a community science initiative where volunteers can band together to observe and record the immense diversity of winged creatures in our region while building community. 

Paul Bannick is thrilled to launch and share more about his new book, Woodpecker: A Year in the Life of North American Woodpeckers.

Our 2025 Conservation Celebration is right around the corner - get your tickets today!

Spring on spongy soils at the Sharon Fen Preserve!

Consider lending a hand for our beautiful wildlife at the Harry & Marilyn Fisher Preserve at Pompadour Bluff! Our wonderful team of volunteers will be pulling starthistle.

Join us for the 2025 Annual All Member Picnic! We're excited to celebrate 47 years of incredible land conservation with our supporters, you.

Serpentine Ecology Pub Talk at Wild River Pub in Grants Pass, OR.

Save the Date! Join us for our next Open Lands Day at the Rogue River Preserve on October 19th, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Join us Saturday, October 5th for our annual Conservation Celebration held at the Ashland Hills Hotel & Suites.

Saturday, April 20, 10:00am - 3:00pm

Enjoy the lovely spring weather with a serene visit to the beautiful Rogue River Preserve!

Consider lending a hand for the land and pull for a good cause.

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!

Join us for a morning of pulling invasive yellow starthistle at Pompadour Bluff to make room for native flowers and bunchgrasses.

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!

Join us for our 45th Anniversary Conservation Celebration. With inspiring speakers, an update on our work, and an opportunity to support local conservation.

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!

Help us care for this special 352-acre Rogue River Preserve by joining us for our work party.

Join us as we bring back our Nature Pub Talks in-person at a pub! Topics will range from the life of the federally threatened vernal pool fairy shrimp geography and geology, the Agate Desert flora, and other topics that showcase this unique and threatened landform.

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.