Kick off the New Year with a blissful visit to the incredible Rogue River Preserve!
Our Office will be closed from December 25th through January 1st.
Normal business hours will resume January 2nd.
Happy Holidays to all!!!
Consider lending a hand for our beautiful wildlife at the Harry & Marilyn Fisher Preserve at Pompadour Bluff!
Our wonderful team of volunteers will be removing old farm and barbed wire fencing. The goal is to replace the perimeter fencing with a wildlife-friendly smooth wire fence to serve as a good neighbor for our human and wildlife friends.
Consider lending a hand for our beautiful wildlife at the Rogue River Preserve!
Embrace the crisp fall air and assist with the pulling and removal of invasive and flammable Scotch Broom. As the leaves turn golden, help us protect our local ecosystem by clearing this invasive plant from the floodplain forest. Enjoy the invigorating autumn weather while making an impactful difference. The Rogue River Preserve features two miles of riverfront along the Rogue River, a large floodplain forest, and oak woodlands with meadows.
Save the Date! Join us for our next Open Lands Day at the Rogue River Preserve on October 19th, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Join us Saturday, October 5th for our annual Conservation Celebration held at the Ashland Hills Hotel & Suites.
Tuesday, June 25, 4:00pm -7:00pm
Explore a privately conserved mountain forest and meadow property near Mount Ashland.
Annual Members Picnic - stay tuned for more details!
Open Lands Day in June - it doesn’t get much better than this!
Wednesday, April 17, 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Explore the Bluff!
Explore the rocks and cliffs of The Harry & Marilyn Fisher Preserve at Pompadour Bluff with Conservation Project Manager, Paul Belson.
Tuesday, May 14, 9:00am - 12:00pm
This hike will traverse the diverse habitats of the preserve with stops at the legacy oak woodland and vernal pool-mounded prairie. There will be some casual birding and nature observations.
Saturday, May 11, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Join Tara Laidlaw, Education Program Manager, for a nature journaling primer at Oredson-Todd Woods!
Wednesday, May 8, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Tour the spectacular Pompadour Bluff just outside of Ashland on a guided hike by Kristi Mergenthaler, Stewardship Director.
Wednesday, May 1st, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Join the Rogue Native Plant Partnership to collect native seeds at the Rogue River Preserve!
Saturday, April 27, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Why is Pompadour Bluff such a prominent feature in our valley? We’ll learn why with Karen Grove, Geologist, as we examine the sedimentary rocks of the bluff
Wednesday, April 24, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Tour the spectacular Pompadour Bluff just outside of Ashland on a guided hike by Steve Wise, Executive Director. Walk through the beautiful oaks and grasslands before reaching the top where the views are outtasight!
Sunday, April 21, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - Whetstone Savanna Stroll
Take a stroll through the Whetstone Savanna Preserve with Land Steward, Rebekah Bergkoetter.
Saturday, April 20, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Enjoy the lovely spring weather with a serene visit to the beautiful Rogue River Preserve!
Wednesday, April 17, 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Explore the Bluff!
Explore the rocks and cliffs of The Harry & Marilyn Fisher Preserve at Pompadour Bluff!
Wednesday, April 10, 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Wildflowers Hike
Meet the charismatic and itty-bitty flora of the Agate Desert Preserve with Botanist and Stewardship Director, Kristi Mergenthaler.
Consider lending a hand for the land and pull for a good cause.
oin us at Grape Street Bar & Grill in Medford on Leap Day, Thursday, February 29, from 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. for our Leaps and Legs Pub Talk. A panel of experts will provide a glimpse into the world of insects. Insects provide essential services as decomposers, pollinators, and sustaining the food web.
Open Lands Day, January 27th, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the wintry wonderland of the Rogue River Preserve.
Opt Out of the Black Friday trend and instead, consider giving back and lending a hand for our beautiful wildlife at the Rogue River Preserve!
Assist with the removal of a farm and barbed wire fence to make way for a wildlife-friendly perimeter fence. The Rogue River Preserve features two miles of riverfront along the Rogue River, a large floodplain forest, and oak woodlands with meadows.
At two recent work parties at Rogue River Preserve, we removed 1000 ft. of farm fence. In one study, 5 miles of barbed wire fencing killed 2 elk/deer each year, and woven fences are more dangerous to wildlife. During one of the work parties, we found a deer that died in the farm fence - we did not have a chance to save this animal, but hope to reduce harm in the future.
Please wear sturdy pants, a long-sleeve shirt, and close-toed shoes. We highly recommend that you are up-to-date on your tetanus shots. Also plan on bringing water, snacks, and extra layers. If you have them, bring eye protection, gloves, and fence tools. We will provide these items as well as some tasty snacks. For those who are interested in volunteering, please register with the link below.
REGISTER HERE
Consider lending a hand for our beautiful wildlife by removing a farm and barbed wire fence to make way for a wildlife-friendly perimeter fencing at Rogue River Preserve, a wild valley-floor preserve near Eagle Point. The preserve features incredible wildlife and fish habitat and two miles of riverfront along the lovely Rogue.
Join us for a very special spooky Open Lands Day! The Rogue River Preserve includes a floodplain forest, oak woodlands with meadows, and is only open to the public for special events. You are welcome to explore the trails at your own pace, attend one of our guided hikes, bring a picnic lunch to enjoy, or do all three. We’re offering three hikes themed around our more cryptic organisms. Registration is required, costumes are encouraged. Please only sign up for one hike.
Registration Link Opening Soon
Please join us for our 45th Annual All Member Picnic, It won’t be the same without you. RSVP Today!
Join us for a tasty beverage and support land conservancy in Southern Oregon at the same time!
Come enjoy a day of exploration and celebration at SOLC’s newest conservation area.
Nature Talks on YouTube
Enjoy recordings of our past Nature Talks. Each event has multiple presenters. From our local national trails, to new SOLC conserved lands, to special species, to tracking animals in the snow - you’ll gain knowledge to impress all your friends.
Turkey Tail is a saprophytic (obtains nutrients from decaying wood) mushroom that can be found in every forested ecosystem of the world. With its alternating bands of colors and bright white underside, this fungus is easy to identify and adds a beautiful adornment to fallen logs, branches, and rotting stumps.
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PO Box 954
Ashland, OR 97520
info@landconserve.org
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