Registration is open for the inaugural Climate Justice Conference February 24th-25th at Southern Oregon University. This two-day conference will feature case study presentations, panel discussions, workshops, and keynote speakers from Southern Oregon and beyond, around these three themes: Climate justice activism, action, and learning Adopting a racial equity lens – for individuals, for groups, and READ MORE
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21st Annual Wild and Scenic Film Festival & Raffle
THE 21ST ANNUAL SISKIYOU FILM FEST PRESENTS The 2023 Wild & Scenic Film Festival & Raffle MONTH-LONG ONLINE RAFFLE: FEBRUARY 10TH – MARCH 10TH ONLINE FILM FESTIVAL: STARTING FRIDAY, MARCH 10TH AT 6PM You will be able to view the films until 6pm, March 15 Join us for this Southern Oregon tradition celebrating the natural READ MORE
Bike Along Elk Creek: The Dam That Did Not Happen
This “bring your own bike” event will cover about 10 miles total along Elk Creek, the site of what had once been a planned dam and reservoir in the upper Rogue near Trail. Rogue Riverkeeper Program Director, Frances Oyung and Rogue River Watershed Council Community Engagement Project Manager, Crystal Nichols will co-lead the event. Learn READ MORE
Rogue Basin Water Action Community – 2023 Kick-Off Event
The Water Action Community flows from the ideas brought forth during SOPA’s Rogue Valley Water Solutions Summit last fall. Water League, which engages the public Water stewardship, is collaborating with SOPA to support the next steps that individuals and action groups can take to make a difference in the Rogue Basin. More than 200 people, READ MORE
Nature Pub Talk: Agate Desert
The rare, the spectacular, the natural history and the unknown The Agate Desert is a rare landform near Medford consisting of vernal pools and mounded prairie and home to rare plants and animals, including federally listed species. The Southern Oregon Land Conservancy cares for lands in the Agate Desert, including some preserves which were recently READ MORE
Bear Creek Stewardship Day Clean-Up
Come join your community on Earth Day for an important creek clean-up event! Sign Up here – we need you! This is a Stop Oregon Litter and Vandalism (SOLVE)-sponsored stream clean-up event. SOLVE is a non-profit organization and this clean-up initiative is part of their Adopt-A-River Program. Additionally, the event is part of the Bear READ MORE
Rogue Basin Natural Resources Sector: Spring Happy Hour
Do you work in natural resources planning + implementation for the Rogue River Basin? Then you’re invited! Come for an informal gathering after your workday to raise a glass with fellow restoration colleagues and Rogue Basin Partnership Members. Let’s connect as we move into spring!
Willow Staking: Coleman Creek and Bear Creek
In collaboration with M&M Services and Rogue Valley Council of Governments, Jackson County Parks is excited to announce the first willow cutting and staking event of 2023. The willow cutting and staking event is on Saturday, January 28, from 9am – 12pm. There will be a variety of activities including trimming branches, cutting stakes to READ MORE
SOCAN’s Master Climate Protector: A Primer for Action
Description: Learn more about the science behind climate change and what we can do. 10-week, 30-hour course. Event Info: visit socanmcp.eco OR contract ellie@socan.eco
Rogue River Watershed Council Seminar – Bear Creek Restoration
Description: John Speece, RRWC Project Manager, and Joey Howard, P.E. Principal, Cascade Stream Solutions, LLC, will present on a planned restoration project on Bear Creek in Talent, Oregon. They will discuss the Rogue River Watershed Council, the Bear Creek River Mile 19.0 project objectives, the design process, and outreach strategies. They will be available for READ MORE