New documentary on Audubon airs tonight
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.
Grizzly Peak Hike & Learn with Dr. Dennis Odion
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 [...]
Volunteers needed for KBO fundraiser
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 [...]
Free seminar teaches survival in outdoors
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 elected RVAS board
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
Save at Wild Birds Unlimited
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 [...]
Save the Elliott State Forest
A request from the Oregon Conservation Network Director and the Rogue Valley Audubon Conservation Committee We need our legislators to pass bonding on the Elliott State Forest. And we only have 18 days left. Tell your legislator you support bonding for the Elliott! In May, the State Land Board – Governor Brown, Treasurer Read, Secretary Richardson [...]
Introduction to Bumble Bees
June 21, 5:30-7 p.m. This short field workshop in Ashland will provide an overview of bumble bee biology and basic identification. Taught by bumble enthusiasts Pepper Trail (Rogue Valley Audubon Society), Kristi Mergenthaler (Siskiyou Chapter Native Plant Society of Oregon), and bumble bee expert Gaby Chavarria. Free, but registration is limited. Register at coprolitemergie@yahoo.com. Location [...]
Remembering Jim Harleman
Jim Harleman, long-time RVAS contributor, passed away suddenly June 1, while on a fly fishing outing in Eastern Oregon. He was known for caring about people and causes, his knowledge-base, humor and integrity in a life of serving others. With RVAS, he was a co-originator of the Wednesday Walks, long -time leader of Area C [...]
Remembering Otis Swisher
Read obituary. June 8, 2017 - Otis pass away yesterday around 2:20 p.m. with his son Mark Swisher at his side. No details yet if the family will be doing any type of a memorial service. May 27, 2017 - My good friend and good friend to many of our long-time Rogue Valley Audubon Society members, Otis Swisher, [...]