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Birds and the Burn: Effects of the Almeda fire
This article, authored by Nate Trimble and Pepper Trail, appeared in the November 2021 edition of the Jefferson Journal: https://www.ijpr.org/wildfire/2021-11-24/birds-and-the-burn-effects-of-the-almeda-fire
Latest Update on Ashland Pond
For those who are interested in what's happening at Ashland Pond, here is the latest... https://www.ashland.or.us/news.asp?newsid=5327
A Predictable Tragedy: Avian Botulism In Klamath Basin National Wildlife Refuges
Jefferson Public Radio has published an article by Pepper Trail on last summer's catastrophic botulism outbreak. You can find it here: https://www.ijpr.org/environment-energy-and-transportation/2021-03-15/a-predictable-tragedy-avian-botulism-in-the-klamath-basin-national-wildlife-refuges.
Bear Creek Bird Survey Volunteers Needed
The Rogue Valley Audubon Society, in partnership with the Klamath Bird Observatory, Rogue River Watershed Council, the Southern Oregon Land Conservancy, and southern Oregon birders [...]
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november
06nov8:30 am12:00 pmFirst Wednesday Bird Walk
Event Details
First Wednesday Bird Walk Join RVAS for our monthly outing to Denman Wildlife Area. Walks begin at 8:30 am and end before noon, and are led by Jim Hostick. The gate
Event Details
First Wednesday Bird Walk
Join RVAS for our monthly outing to Denman Wildlife Area. Walks begin at 8:30 am and end before noon, and are led by Jim Hostick. The gate will be open from 8:00 – 8:20 am. Participants need to purchase an ODFW Area Parking Permit at the ODFW Office, Sportsman’s Warehouse on Delta Waters and Highway 62 in Medford, or at Bi-Mart. We request that all participants be vaccinated for COVID-19.
Directions to meeting spot: We will meet at the entrance off Agate Rd. between 1/4 and 1/2 mile past the fire station on the left side of the road. Coming out Table Rock Rd., turn right on Antelope Rd. and go to the light on Agate Rd. and turn left. The fire station will be on your left at the corner of Ave. G and Agate Rd. Go 1/4 to /12 mile past the fire station and the gate will be on your left. Coming out on Highway 62 to Antelope Rd., turn left and go to the next light. Turn right and continue to the gate on Agate Rd.
Time
(Wednesday) 8:30 am - 12:00 pm(GMT-08:00)
26nov7:00 pm8:30 pmNovember Program - Zoom Only: Badger Run Wildlife Rehab
Event Details
Badger Run Wildlife Rehab with Liz Burton November 26, 2024 7:00 Virtual Meeting Only Liz will be talking about how she got started in Wildlife Rehabilitation, her original vision
Event Details
Liz Burton is the Founder and Animal Care Manager of Badger Run Wildlife Rehab in Keno, OR. She has been devoted to wildlife rehabilitation for almost 50 years, ever since she was 16 when she discovered that most veterinarians won’t touch wildlife and how much injured creatures need advocates and caregivers. Liz holds a B.S. degree in Animal Ecology, Behavior and Evolution; training which she uses to help keep the wildlife in Badger Run Wildlife Rehab’s care comfortable and in good health both physically and mentally. She is also active in exotic pet rescue and educating exotic owners in the proper selection, husbandry and care of their animals.
Time
(Tuesday) 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm(GMT-08:00)
december
04dec8:30 am12:00 pmFirst Wednesday Bird Walk
Event Details
First Wednesday Bird Walk Join RVAS for our monthly outing to Denman Wildlife Area. Walks begin at 8:30 am and end before noon, and are led by Jim Hostick. The gate
Event Details
First Wednesday Bird Walk
Join RVAS for our monthly outing to Denman Wildlife Area. Walks begin at 8:30 am and end before noon, and are led by Jim Hostick. The gate will be open from 8:00 – 8:20 am. Participants need to purchase an ODFW Area Parking Permit at the ODFW Office, Sportsman’s Warehouse on Delta Waters and Highway 62 in Medford, or at Bi-Mart. We request that all participants be vaccinated for COVID-19.
Directions to meeting spot: We will meet at the entrance off Agate Rd. between 1/4 and 1/2 mile past the fire station on the left side of the road. Coming out Table Rock Rd., turn right on Antelope Rd. and go to the light on Agate Rd. and turn left. The fire station will be on your left at the corner of Ave. G and Agate Rd. Go 1/4 to /12 mile past the fire station and the gate will be on your left. Coming out on Highway 62 to Antelope Rd., turn left and go to the next light. Turn right and continue to the gate on Agate Rd.
Time
(Wednesday) 8:30 am - 12:00 pm(GMT-08:00)
07dec5:00 pm1:00 amRVAS Holiday Party and Auction
Event Details
The party will be held at Medford Congregational Church in Lidgate Hall (Lidgate Hall is located behind the Medford Congregational United Church of Christ, 1801 East Jackson Street, Medford). More information
Event Details
The party will be held at Medford Congregational Church in Lidgate Hall (Lidgate Hall is located behind the Medford Congregational United Church of Christ, 1801 East Jackson Street, Medford).
More information TBA.
Time
(Saturday) 5:00 pm - 1:00 am(GMT-08:00)
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