In this fast paced program on Oct. 24, Norm Barrett will take you through a brief introduction of the types of dragonflies and damselflies in the county, habitats they can be found in, totally weird breeding behavior, and new discoveries. Like a foraging dragonfly, we will dart hither, thither and yon in an effort to [...]
Join Pepper Trail on a voyage to New Guinea at our first meeting of the season on Tuesday, Sept. 26. Meet and greet friends from 7 to 7:15 p.m. Meeting and program starts at 7:15 p.m. The Congregational Church meeting hall is located at The Congregational Church meeting hall is locate at 1801 E Jackson St, [...]
The Fate of the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument This month’s Chat is coming out a few days late because we wanted to wait for the announcement regarding the results of the Trump Administration’s review of national monuments designated under the Antiquities Act – including, of course, our own Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument. The recommendations from Interior Secretary [...]
By Dave Ferguson One crisp January afternoon, as the sun tapered across our rose-colored living room wall, an alarming “thud” startled me and my wife from our private world of books. “What was that?” Jane shouted, swapping her reading glasses for her distance glasses. “I don’t know,” I said, as I leapt from my reclining [...]
On Wednesday, Sept. 6 at 8 p.m., Southern Oregon Public Television is premiering and pledging a brand new PBS documentary, "Audubon" on the life and times of John James Audubon.
Friday, Aug. 25, 6 - 7 p.m. Gresham Room, Ashland Public Library Saturday, Aug. 26, 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. Hike to Grizzly Peak Hike & Learn with the Friends of Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument will host their August event with a hike diving into the interesting topic of pyrodiversity on the monument. Dr. Dennis Odion, ecologist [...]
Klamath Bird Observatory is presenting a Mountain Bird Conservation Fundraising Event featuring Noah Strycker www.noahstrycker.com on Sept. 23 at the Historic Ashland Armory. Volunteers are needed to assist with various tasks leading up to the event, and that evening, including marketing, decorations, catering, set-up/tear down, registration and other opportunities. As a volunteer, you will be able to attend the main event from [...]
Jackson County Sheriff's Office Search & Rescue is hosting a free 3 hour seminar called "Surviving An Outdoor Emergency: Practical Advice on What to Do If You are in Trouble in the Backcountry." Date: Friday, Aug. 4 Time: 6 p.m. Location: Smullin Health Education Center, 2825 East Barnett Road, Medford No charge, but seating is limited to 400. First come, first served. [...]
New officers were elected at the annual board retreat on June 10. Please go here to contact our new officers. President - Carol Mockridge Vice President - George Peterson Secretary - Wendy Gere Treasurer - Susan Golden
A Partnership Between Rogue Valley Audubon Society and Wild Birds Unlimited When RVAS members shop with WBU, we will donate to RVAS 50 cents for every 20lb. or larger bag of bird seed purchased and 5% off all other items purchased by members of RVAS. (If members join our WBU Daily Savings Club, they will receive [...]
