North Mountain Park Nature Center © Photo courtesy Jeffrey McFarland Path of Light Photography
For more information visit www.NorthMountainPark.org or call 541-488-6606
About North Mountain Park & The Nature Center — Hours & Overview • North Mountain Park is open sunrise to sunset, year-round • Nature Center is open Monday—Friday | 8:30 am—4:30 pm The North Mountain Park Nature Center is located next to Bear Creek at 620 N Mountain Ave in Ashland. The Nature Center offers a variety of programs and interpretive exhibits that teach about local natural and cultural history and sustainable living. Visitors can also enjoy the park’s Demonstration Gardens, nature trails, pavilion, picnic and play areas.
Contact Us for More Information • 620 N Mountain Ave, Ashland, OR 97520 • Tel 541-488-6606 • Fax 541-488-6607 www.northmountainpark.org • URL
Thank You for Helping Us Go Paperless You may go to www.northmountainpark.org and click on Newsletters to view the current and archived publications, or send an email to patty.commons@ashland.or.us to receive an electronic version. The current newsletter is also available at the Nature Center and the Ashland Parks & Recreation office. To receive a paper copy, please call the Nature Center at 541-488-6606.
Scholarships Available A limited amount of scholarship money is available to all ages for classes and programs through the Ashland Parks Foundation. To obtain a scholarship application, please call the Parks Administration Office at 541-488-5340.
Discovery Kits Help You Explore the Park! Discover aquatic insects, learn the secret behavior of birds, become a geologist for the day, or explore owl pellets. Discovery Kits are ideal for children ages 6 – 11 and accompanying adults. Kits may be checked out for a $3 fee for up to 2 hours during the Nature Center’s hours of operation. Make a day of it – bring a picnic lunch, check out a Discovery Kit, and take time to enjoy the park.
Rent the Pavilion for Special Events!
Volunteer Profile Friend & Volunteer of the Nature Center
Meg Fraser “I have to say that the VIP program through the City of Ashland Parks & Recreation really makes it easy to become a part of our of community..” To read the full profile, please visit www.northmountainpark.org, then click on Newsletters, Fall 2012.
The pavilion at North Mountain Park is available for private special events such as birthday parties, receptions, meetings, picnics, and family gatherings. The fee is $55 for 4 hours and a $75 refundable security deposit is required upon booking. Please call 541-488-5340 to make reservations.
Leave Your Mark at the Park—Buy a Brick! Help support the North Mountain Park Natural Area and Community Programs by purchasing an engraved brick to be installed in a walkway around the North Mountain Park Nature Center. For a $50 donation your brick can display the message of your choice engraved on a bronze plaque inset. For more information, call the main Parks Administration Office at 541-488-5340.
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