Nature, Science & Cultural History Birding Siskiyou County Through photos and lively discussion, get to know the breeding birds of Siskiyou County. Follow up what you learn with a field trip to Copco Lake and Shasta Valley Wildlife Area. Register online at www.ashland.or.us/register or call the Nature Center at 541-488-6606. AGES 13 & up Lecture | Field Trip DAYS Thursday | Saturday DATE July 11 | July 13 TIME 6—8pm | 7am—3pm PLACE North Mountain Park COST $15 INSTRUCTOR Harry Fuller is a local birding tour guide and author of Freeway Birding, San Francisco to Seattle. His website is www.towhee.net, and his bird blog is http://atowhee.wordpress.com.
Edible & Medicinal Plants of Pilot Rock The unmatched, pristine biodiversity will make this visit to Pilot Rock worth the trek! Instruction will include plant identification, folklore, and traditional and modern uses. Hiking difficulty will be moderate. Bring water, bagged lunch, comfortable hiking shoes, appropriate outdoor clothing, and your sense of wonder! Register online at www.ashland.or.us/ register or call the Nature Center at 541-488-6606. AGES 13 & up DAY Saturday DATE July 13 TIME 11am—3pm PLACE Driving directions to Pilot Rock available upon registration COST $35 INSTRUCTOR Jon Carlson is the founder and director of the Vitalist School of Herbology in Ashland.
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Rogue Valley Geology in the Earth’s History Take a walk through Earth’s history to learn how our planet, its climate and the life on it have changed through time, and how Ashland’s geology fits in. Become a creature of the ancient past, and learn how rocks and fossils form and are dated. Bring your questions and a favorite rock or fossil to share. Register online at www.ashland.or.us/register or call the Nature Center at 541-488-6606. AGES 9 & up DAY Thursday DATE July 18 TIME 7—8pm PLACE Briscoe Geology Park on the corner of Laurel and High Streets in Ashland COST $5 INSTRUCTOR Geologist Len Eisenberg has worked overseas
in oil exploration and is currently working on academic projects and science education. He is the principal creator of the Briscoe Geology Park, the Climb through Time geologic climbing wall at ScienceWorks Hands-On Museum in Ashland, and the earth history walk at the new Oregon Hills Park in Medford.
Reptiles & Amphibians This program showcases LIVE animals, including a box turtle, bearded dragon lizard, frogs, and a few models. The class will discuss their differences and the important roles they all play in the environment. Handouts will be provided for identification of local species. Register online at www.ashland.or.us/register or call North Mountain Park at 541-488-6606. AGES 3 & up (children under 7 must be accompanied by an adult) DAY Saturday DATE July 27 TIME 3—4pm PLACE North Mountain Park COST $7 (adult free with child) INSTRUCTOR John Jackson is an amateur local Naturalist and the owner of BUGS-R-US Educational Services.
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Ashland Parks & Recreation • 541-488-5340 • 340 S Pioneer, Ashland OR 97520 • www.AshlandParksandRec.org
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