Explore the natural wonders of our beautiful region with fun tours, workshops and events. Festivals, hikes, activities and classes take place at various locations
across Jackson County throughout the fall. Participating organizations are actively engaged in watershed education and issues and will also take part in the
Bear Creek Salmon Festival on Saturday, October 1 at North Mountain Park in Ashland.
Mt Ashland Slope Care Day Date: September 10 Time: 9am to 1pm Location: Mt Ashland Ski Area (meet at the lodge) Description: Volunteer activities for all ages and abilities from erosion control to planting or gathering seeds.
Carpooling is encouraged. Bring water, work gloves, cold weather clothes (can be 20 degrees cooler up on the mountain), sunscreen, long sleeves and a hat.
Snacks and refreshments will be served at 1pm. Contact Information: Sponsored by Mt Ashland Ski Area. For more info visit their
Volunteer Event page. Website: MtAshland.com Cost: FREE
McGregor Park Nature Center Salmon Viewing Date: September 10 Time: 10am to 5pm Location: McGregor Park Nature Center, near Lost Creek Lake, off Hwy 62 Description: Visit the nature center to learn about the salmon lifecycle. View salmon spawning in the Rogue River,
Park Rangers on hand to answer questions. All trails and facilities fully accessible, picnic areas, hiking trails, wildlife viewing and fishing.
Bring your own drinking water, none is available. Contact Information: Sponsored by BLM/Army Corps of Engineers. For more info contact Molly Allen at BLM at 541.618.2468 or
call the McGregor Park Nature Center at 541.878.3800. Website: BLM.gov/OR/Districts/Medford Cost: FREE
September Float Trip Date: September 18 Time: 12 to 3pm Location: Rogue River Touvell to Fisher's Ferry Description: Learn about native fish and their future in the Rogue watershed. Bring a water bottle, snacks, sunscreen, a hat and river
shoes. Please no alcohol. PFDs required. Riverkeeper will provide PFDs for people in their boats.
They also invite those with their own rafts, kayaks, drift boats, SUPs etc., to float with them as well. Mild, but fun section of river,
Class I-II. Space is limited to 18 people. Reservations are required.
Contact Information: Sponsored by Rogue Riverkeeper. Please RSVP/Register by contacting Robyn at 541.488.9831 or
email. Meeting location will be given upon registration. Website: RogueRiverKeeper.org Cost: Suggested donation $10 for current members, or $35 suggested membership donation for non-members.
Salmon Spiral and Water Wishes, Community Art Project Date: September 21 Time: 3 to 5:30pm Location: North Mountain Park, 620 N Mountain Ave in Ashland Description: You can help create a landscape-scale/stone spiral labyrinth in preparation for the 12th Annual Bear Creek Salmon Festival on October 1.
The spiral will be used as a focal point for this year's theme.
All ages are welcome; children under 10 should be accompanied by an adult. Work gloves and guidance will be provide. The art project will be led by North Mountain Park staff.
Contact Information: Please pre-register
online or call the North Mountain Park Nature Center at 541.488.6606. Website: NorthMountainPark.org Cost: FREE
SOLVE Clean-up Event Date: September 24 Time: 9am to 12pm Location: Bear Creek Greenway from Barnett Rd to McAndrews Rd Description: Please check back for more information. Contact Information: Sponsored by Rogue Valley Counci of Governments. Check back for more info. Website: SolveOregon.org RVCOG.org Cost: FREE
National Public Lands Day: Rogue River Clean-up Date: September 24 Time: 9am to 1pm Location: Multiple locations see contact info Description: In stream and on land clean up over 13 miles of the Rogue River. Many meeting locations. Free Picnic lunch and volunteer appreciation.
Boat space is limited, please register early. Gloves, bags, first aid and guidence provided. Contact Information: Sponsored by BLM, Seven Basins Water Council, Rogue River Water Council, Rogue Riverkeeper,
Rogue River Basin Partnership, Master Recyclers and SOLVE. For more information and to REGISTER, please contact Gail Perrotti at 541.601.4202, or
email. Cost: FREE
Deer-Resistant & Drought-Tolerant Plants of the Rogue Valley Date: September 29 Time: 6 to 7:30pm Location: North Mountain Park Nature Center at 620 N Mountain Ave in Ashland Description: Do you have deer for neighbors? Well, even if you do, there are ways to have a beautiful garden.
In this class you can check out plant selections carefully curated by Shooting Star Nursery, a local expert in deer and drought-tolerant plants. This program is for ages 15 & up and
will be taught by Christie Mackinson who is a landscape designer and co-owner of Shooting Star Nursery in Central Point. Contact Information: Sponsored by North Mountain Park, a division of the Ashland Parks & Recreation Commission. Register online or call the North Mountain Park Nature Center at 541.488.6606. Pre-registration is required. Website: NorthMountainPark.org Cost: $18
Oregon Stewardship Bear Creek Work Parties Dates: Saturday Mornings in October Time: Varies Location: Bear Creek in the Medford area Description: The community is invited to join Oregon Stewardship in cleaning up Bear Creek. Students from South Medford High School work almost every Saturday. Contact Information: Sponsored by Oregon Stewardship, please email Carla for the most up to date information. Website: OregonStewardship.org Cost: FREE
See Our Salmon Dates: October 8 Time: Please call for exact times Location: Valley of the Rogue State Park, I-5, Gold Hill Description: Join the Seven Basins Watershed Council and our partners for this free event and enjoy interactive activities for all ages.
Talk to a fish biologist on the salmon viewing platform, collect macro-invertebrates, learn about invasive weeds, Monarch Butterflies, fish dissection,
listen to stories in the salmon tent, enjoy the river and much more. Bring a lunch or snacks to enjoy in the picnic area. Light refreshments providied. Contact Information: Sponsored by Seven Basins Watershed Council, please call 541.601.4202 for more information. Cost: FREE
Salmon Viewing Walks on Bear Creek Dates: October 9, 15, 16 &/or 18 Time: Please call for exact times Location: Information will be provided upon registration Description: Educational, leisurely walks to see salmon migration. Contact Information: Sponsored by Rogue Riverkeeper. To RSVP/Register, or for additional information, please contact Robyn at 541.488.9831 or
email. Meeting location will be given upon registration. Website: RogueRiverKeeper.org Cost: FREE
Kids & Creeks Dates: October 15 Time: 11am to 3pm Location: Bear Creek Park in Medford Description: Discover the wonderful world of Bear Creek with hands-on exploration and activities. Join us for stream-sampling, fly-tying and casting, salmon views, salmon dissection and
more! Contact Information: Sponsored by Rogue River Watershed Council, Bear Creek Watershed Education Partners and Rogue Valley Council of Governments Website: RVCOG.org Cost: FREE
Native Shrub & Tree Plant along Wagner Creek Dates: October 22 Time: 8am to 1pm Location: Alongside Old Bridge in Talent Ave Description: Help plant native trees and shrubs along Wagner Creek in Talent. Help trim back invasive and non-native plants,
mulching and beautifying this lovely strethc of fish and
pollinator habitat. Come for half an hour, or half a day. All are welcome. Please bring gloves, pruners, shovels, or rakes if you have them. Contact Information: Sponsored by Friends of Wagner Creek. For more information please call Cynthia Care at 541.324.3094. Cost: FREE
Naturescaping: Provide Wildlife Habitat around the Home and in Your Backyard Date: Octboer 22 Time: 9am to 1pm Location: North Mountain Park Nature Center at 620 N Mountain Ave in Ashland Description: Learn about planting native trees and shrubs that will produce flowers or fruits. Discover how to use bird boxes and ideas to provide habitat for
reptiles and amphibians. The instructor, Dan Van Dyke, has 30 years as a wildlife biologist and practices Naturescaping at his home. Dan has taught Naturescaping classes throughout
the Southern Oregon region. This class is for ages 14 & up. Concepts of stewardship will also be discussed. Come learn how to benefit our native wildlife in your backyard! Contact Information: Sponsored by North Mountain Park, a division of the Ashland Parks & Recreation Commission. Register online or call the North Mountain Park Nature Center at 541.488.6606. Pre-registration is required. Website: NorthMountainPark.org Cost: $5
Salmon Viewing Walks in Illinois Valley Dates: October 23 & 30 Time: Please call for exact times Location: Information will be provided upon registration Description: Educational, leisurely walks to see salmon migration. Contact Information: Sponsored by Rogue Riverkeeper. To RSVP/Register, or for additional information, please contact Robyn at 541.488.9831 or
email. Meeting location will be given upon registration. Website: RogueRiverKeeper.org Cost: FREE
Lawn Gone: How to Transform Your Lawn into a Drought-Tolerant Landscape Date: Octboer 25 Time: 6 to 8pm Location: North Mountain Park Nature Center at 620 N Mountain Ave in Ashland Description: Our wet season when plants are dormant is the perfect season for yard transformations.This class will cover lawn removal, sheet mulching, site assessment,
design and planning your garden. We will cover both drought tolerant pollinator landscapes and edible plants. This class is for ages 12 & up. Part of the class will be outside,
please dress for the weather. Taught by the owner of Lawn Gone Yard Transformations, Kimberly Brown. Contact Information: Sponsored by North Mountain Park, a division of the Ashland Parks & Recreation Commission. Register online or call the North Mountain Park Nature Center at 541.488.6606. Pre-registration is required. Website: NorthMountainPark.org Cost: $25
Native Shrub & Tree Plant along Wagner Creek Dates: October 29 Time: 8am to 1pm Location: Next to SOS Plumbing on Highway 99 Description: Help plant native trees and shrubs along Wagner Creek in Talent. Help trim back invasive and non-native plants,
mulching and beautifying this lovely strethc of fish and
pollinator habitat. Come for half an hour, or half a day. All are welcome. Please bring gloves, pruners, shovels, or rakes if you have them. Contact Information: Sponsored by Friends of Wagner Creek. For more information please call Cynthia Care at 541.324.3094. The Friends of Wagner Creek are a community
group actively working to improve the natural beauty and livability of the town of Talent.
Wagner Creek Park is a small park off Rapp Road that was created after the 1996-1997 floods wiped out the homes located in this location. Cost: FREE
Riparian Restoration Work Party on Bear Creek
Originally scheduled for November 5, this work party has been merged with the Native Shrub & Tree Plant along Wagner Creek, on October 29. Please see info above.
Riparian Restoration Work Party with Friends of Wagner Creek Dates: TBA Time: TBA Location: TBA Description: Lend a hand in improving both the native plant community and habitat it provides for fish, wildlife and pollinators,
as well as creating a place where local residents and their children can experience Wagner creek. The work party will be hand weeding and mulching around previous plantings
as well as placing some new plantings in key areas. Tools, snacks and instruction will be provided. Event will be held rain or shine! Contact Information: Sponsored by Friends of Wagner Creek. For more information please contact Eugene Wier, Restoration Project Manager for the Freshwater Trust, at 541.227.9858 or
email.
The Friends of Wagner Creek are a community group actively working to improve the natural beauty and livability of the town of Talent.
Wagner Creek Park is a small park off Rapp Road that was created after the 1996-1997 floods wiped out the homes located in this location. Cost: FREE
Jackson County Firewood Project Work Party Dates: TBA Time: TBA Location: TBA Description: TBA Contact Information: Sponsored by Jackson County Firewood Project. For more information please contact Bill Jennet via
email.
Cost: FREE
Ashland Forest Resiliency Tour Dates: TBA Time: TBA Location: TBA Description: TBA Contact Information: Sponsored by the Ashland Fire and Rescue/Forest Division. For more information please contact Chris Chambers via
email.
Website:
AshlandWatershed.org Cost: FREE