Trickle, trickle. Splash, splash! Cold, clear water is vital to the survival of native salmonids and other aquatic species in our local streams and the Rogue River. Local restoration practitioners incorporate multiple strategies to improve water quality and stream temperature including restoring stream banks with native trees and shrubs in this area called the riparian READ MORE
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Forest Defender Training Series: How to Submit a Public Comment
How to submit a public comment Forest Defender Training Series THURSDAY, JUNE 22, 2023, 6:00 PM-7:00 PM In this class-based training, we will discuss how to submit a public comment on federal land management projects. This is a way of getting your voice heard and to show your support or opposition to proposed projects on public READ MORE
Forest Defender Training Series: Last Chance Timber Sale Field Checking Trip
Last Chance Timber Sale Field Checking Trip Forest Defender Training Series 2 DATES TO CHOOSE FROM: FRIDAY, MAY 26 AND SATURDAY, JUNE 17 9:00 AM-3:00 PM Join KS Wild staff and get out into the forest to field check the Medford District BLM’s Last Chance Timber Sale. We will be collecting important ecological data on what we READ MORE
Forest Defender Training Series: Last Chance Timber Sale Field Checking Trip
Last Chance Timber Sale Field Checking Trip Forest Defender Training Series 2 DATES TO CHOOSE FROM: FRIDAY, MAY 26 AND SATURDAY, JUNE 17 9:00 AM-3:00 PM Join KS Wild staff and get out into the forest to field check the Medford District BLM’s Last Chance Timber Sale. We will be collecting important ecological data on what we READ MORE
Forest Defender Training Series: Field Checking 101
Field Checking 101 Forest Defender Training Series WEDNESDAY, MAY 10, 2023, 6:00 PM-7:00 PM Field checking is a very important part of trest defense process. It involves going to proposed timber sales, to get a sense of what federal land managers are planning to do there, and collecting data on the ecosystem. To learn more about field checking READ MORE
Birding at Pompadour Bluff with Pepper Trail
Join orinthologist and naturalist Dr. Pepper Trail on a birding exploration at Pompadour Bluff. We will likely see or hear Acorn Woodpecker, White-breasted Nuthatch, Oak Titmouse, Red-tailed Hawk, and Violet-green Swallow. If we’re lucky, there may be Canyon Wren, Rock Wren, and Purple Martin. The Bluff is only occasionally open to the public for events, READ MORE
Dyeing to Eradicate Invasive Species
Curious about using plants to dye fibers? Interested in supporting healthy local ecosystems? Join Southern Oregon Land Conservancy for a two-part workshop: Dyeing to Eradicate Invasive Species! Part 1 of the workshop will take place on a conserved private property near Pilot Rock, where we will take a hike guided by an expert botanist, learn READ MORE
Explore the Bluff
Tour the spectacular Pompadour Bluff just outside of Ashland on a hike guided by SOLC staff. Walk though beautiful oaks and grasslands to the top where the view is out-a-sight! In 2021 we were honored to be gifted an iconic landmark of the southern Bear Creek Valley, The Harry & Marilyn Fisher Preserve at Pompadour READ MORE
2023 Conservation Celebration
2023 CONSERVATION CELEBRATION CONSERVE TODAY, ENSURE TOMORROW Saturday, May 13, 2023 • 5:00-9:30 p.m. Ashland Hills Hotel Join us for an evening of fun, food, and fundraising in the beautiful Grand Ballroom at the Ashland Hills Hotel and Suites! Music by Jenni Abdo featuring Christo Pellani Artist display by Matt Witt Delicious dinner featuring wild-caught READ MORE
Explore the Bluff
Tour the spectacular Pompadour Bluff just outside of Ashland on a hike guided by SOLC staff. Walk though beautiful oaks and grasslands to the top where the view is out-a-sight! In 2021 we were honored to be gifted an iconic landmark of the southern Bear Creek Valley, The Harry & Marilyn Fisher Preserve at Pompadour READ MORE