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Ashland Firewise Clean-Up Day

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Ashland Firewise Clean-Up Day

The Wildfire Mitigation Commission, Recology Ashland and Ashland Fire & Rescue are proud to announce the fifth annual Firewise Clean-Up Day! 

“Protect Your Home, Protect Your Community”

Create a Firewise yard before fire season starts by removing the “fuel“ from a potential wildfire. Ashland residents are invited to drop-off their yard debris free of charge!

When: Saturday, April 30th, 2016 from 9 AM to 3 PM
Where: Valley View Transfer Station 3000 N. Valley View Rd.
Who: Sponsored by Ashland Fire & Rescue, the Ashland Wildfire Mitigation Commission, Recology Ashland, and the National Fire Protection Association
Why: To prevent the spread of wildfire within the City of Ashland
How: Remove leaves, pine needles, small branches, brush & other yard debris and drop off free of charge

Bring with you:

  • ID that shows your name and Ashland address (driver’s license, utility bill, etc.)
  • Green debris that meets guidelines

Siskyou District Photo Contest: 2016

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Congratulations to two Ashland Garden Club members won first place in their categories of submission at the Siskiyou District Meeting held in Jacksonville, Oregon.

Darlene Fenwick: 1st place – Category: Birds  (black & white)

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Darlene Fenwick: 1st place – Category: Flowers (color)

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Carlotta Lucas:  1st Place – Category: Landscapes (black & white)

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First place winning photos advance to Oregon State Federation of Garden Clubs  convention photo contest being held at Hood River in June.

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All 2016 Siskiyou District photo contest winners are listed below:

 Category: Birds, Butterflies, Insects – Color

1st place – Lilly Radbourne – Grants Pass

2nd place  – Darlene Fenwick – Ashland

3rd place – Cathy Warner – Illinois Valley

 Category: Birds, Butterflies, Insects – Black and White

1st place – Darlene Fenwick – Ashland

 Category: Wildlife – Color

1st place – Jenny Guppando – Grants Pass

2nd place  – Darlene Fenwick – Ashland

 Category: Floral – Color

1st place – Darlene Fenwick – Ashland

2nd place  – Kathy Lombardo – Illinois Valley

3rd place – Sharon Conklin – Grants Pass

 Category: Gardens – Color

1st place – Peggy Peffley – Jacksonville

2nd place  – Kathy Lombardo – Illinois Valley

3rd place – Jenny Grippando – Grants Pass

4th place- Darlene Fenwick – Ashland

 Category: Landscapes – Color

1st place – Jenny Grippando – Grants Pass

2nd place  – Carlotta Lucas – Ashland

 Category: Landscapes – Black and White

1st place – Carlotta Lucas – Ashland

 Category: Pets – Color

1st place – Peggy Peffley – Jacksonville

2nd place – Nancy Buono – Ashland

3rd place – Kathy Lombardo – Illinois Valley

4th place – Nan Williamson – Grants Pass

 Category: Frogs

1st place – Donelle Kemmer – Illinois Valley

2nd place  – Marisa Stone – Ashland

3rd place – Lilly Rathbourne – Grants Pass

Table Rock Hikes: 2016

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Table Rock.jpgThe Nature Conservancy (TNC) and the Medford District Bureau of Land Management (BLM) are sponsoring free guided hikes at the Table Rocks.

Hikes are FREE but reservations are required. Space is limited. Register online (link follows the info for each hike) or call the Medford District BLM at 541.618.2200, M-F 7:30 am – 4:00 pm.

Hikes are 3-5 miles roundtrip along a moderate grade trail and generally last 3-5 hours. Dress for the weather and bring drinking water (none is available at the site) and lunch or a snack. Restrooms are available at the trailhead. No dogs, mountain bikes or OHVs are allowed on the trail.

  • Early Wildflowers – Saturday, April 9, 9:00 am – Upper Table Rock:  Marcia Wineteer, botanist at the BLM will lead a hike to explore and enjoy the valley’s beautiful native flora and wildflowers of Table Rocks. Limited to 15 individuals.     http://earlywildflowers.eventbrite.com
  • Wildflowers Abound – Sunday, April 10, 9:00 am – Lower Table Rock:  Barbara Mumblo, botanist emeritus with the U.S. Forest Service, Siskiyou Mountains Ranger District and member of the Native Plant Society of Oregon, will lead a hike to discover the dazzling array of wildflowers found on the Table Rocks.     http://wildflowersabound.eventbrite.com
  • Spring in Bloom – Sunday, April 17, 9:00 am – Upper Table Rock:   Join Chamise Kramer, avid botanist and Public Affairs Specialist with the Rogue River National Forest, and Molly Allen, BLM Environmental Educator, to explore the valley’s beautiful native flora, wildflowers, and natural history of the Table Rocks.     http://springinbloom.eventbrite.com
  • Nature on the Rocks – Celebrating 30 Years of Environmental Education – Saturday, April 30, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm – Lower Table Rock:  Join us for a fun filled day of activities, hikes, and interactive displays suitable for the entire family. Help us celebrate 30 years of successful community engagement and education on the Table Rocks.  Public event, open to all. Please consider carpooling as parking is limited. A shuttle will be offered from Sam’s Valley Elementary parking area to the Lower Table Rock trail throughout the day.  NO REGISTRATION NEEDED.
  • Beautiful Butterflies & Incredible Insects – Saturday, May 14, 10:00 am – Lower Table Rock:  Dr. Peter Schroeder, Entomologist and Affiliate Professor of Biology at Southern Oregon University, will lead a hike to observe and discuss the beautiful butterflies and other incredible insects that live on or flutter by the Table Rocks. On this hike, Peter will help you gain a deeper appreciation for how butterflies and other insects live and their essential role in the environment.     http://beautifulbutterflies.eventbrite.com
  • Powerful Pollinators – Sunday, May 15, 10:00 am – Upper Table Rock:  Find out what all the buzz is about by joining Sarah Red-Laird, a.k.a. Bee Girl, who will explain why pollination is essential for our survival. On this family-friendly hike learn about the birds and the bees and their relationship with the wildflowers and trees that produce a rainbow of colors on the Table Rocks. Limited to 15 individuals.     http://powerfulpollinators.eventbrite.com

Thank you for helping us get the word out about these fun, family friendly hikes at the Table Rocks!

CONTACT: Kathleen Kudo – sworegon@tnc.org

View the full hike schedules: TableRockHikes2016.eventbrite.com

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Event: Rogue Seed Exchange

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Free admission to the seed exchange. Bring seeds if you wish to share.

March 31st, 2016
3:00-7:00pm
Historic  Ashland Armory
208 Oak Street, Ashland, OR

CELEBRATE LOCAL SEEDS!
Learn how to save your OWN SEEDS
SWAP seeds and plant cuttings with others (you do not need to bring seeds to participate)

Seed DEMOS & WORKSHOPS
Visit our area SEED SAVERS
Bring the WHOLE FAMILY
Activities for ALL AGES
Live Music….Non-GMO food & drinks for sale

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Tool Tune Up

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Annual Tool Tune Up
Free event (donations will be accepted)
Hosted by Karen Taylor & Gregg
Where: Talent Homestead – 2209 Talent Ave, Talent, OR
When: Sunday, March 6th
Time:   Noon to 4pm (drop by any time between those hours)

What to bring:
Tools to be worked on
Parts that need replacing (like handles, or blades)
Non-alcoholic drinks
Snacks (for yourself or to share)
Ear plugs for hearing protection (noisy equipment)
Limited safety glasses on hand, so bring your own if you have them.

Workstations will be set up with:
Sand paper, Files, Grinders, Wire wheels, Sanders, Walnut & Sesame Oil for handles.
There is also a welder for minor repairs that need to be welded (steel only).

See you there!