b'2 adult programs(18 and up)80Pre-registration at ashland.or.us/register required for all programs unless otherwise indicated 19 Est onmmissicoDemonstration Garden Tours Our Disappearing Western Soak up the sights and sounds of summer while learningMonarch Butterflies: What about the gardens at North Mountain Park with volunteer docents and master gardeners. Please register online or callHappened and Whats Next?the NMP Nature Center at 541.488.6606. Last yearthe total number of our entire known Western WHO: Garden and history lovers Monarch population plummeted down to a population of about 20,500 insects; that is less than one hive of honeybees!What happened in 2018 and why?Have we WHAT: Get a tour of the herb, heirloom, butterfly and reptilereached a tipping point of no return?In this two-part gardens at NMP class, you will be introduced to the fascinating monarch butterfly, learn about the eastern and western populations INSTRUCTOR: Led by a NMP expert garden volunteer in North America, hear what happened to our western population last year and become better informed about AGES10 & upwhat you can do. Please register online or call the NMP Nature DAY2nd Wednesday of each month Center at 541.488.6606.DATE Jun 12 | Jul 10 |Aug 14 WHO: Those with a general knowledge of Monarchs and TIME 9:30-10:30am their life cyclePLACENMP Nature CenterCOSTFREE (donations to NMP alwaysWHAT: Information and discussion about monarchs with welcome) a stroll through the NMP Pollinator GardenINSTRUCTOR: Robert Coffan is the co-founder of Southern Summer Saturday MorningOregon Monarchs Advocates. He is an Environmental Bird Walks Scientist and former Adjunct Professor at SOU. Angela Bergelt is a self-taught bird & butterfly photographer and On this easy walk, you will enjoy an opportunity to seea newly proclaimed Monarch Ambassador.and hear a variety of birds that spend the summer in theAGESAges 12 & up Rogue Valley. Binoculars and field guides will be availableDAYSaturdaysfor check-out. Please pre-register online at ashland.or.us/ DATE Jun 15 & 22register or call the Nature Center for more info 541.488.6606. TIME 1-2:30 pmWHO: Both novice and expert birdersPLACENMP Nature CenterCOST$20 for two-part classWHAT: Stroll through North Mountain Park for a chance to see and hear a variety of bird species Protecting Pollinators - and People INSTRUCTOR: This class is led by local birding experts from the Rogue Valley. - in the GardenWho are the pollinators; what challenges do they face, and how can we can help support healthy and thriving pollinator populations?Some class time will be devoted to identifying pollinators in the NMP Demonstration Gardens. Please register online or call the NMP Nature Center at 541.488.6606.WHO: Novice to experienced pollinator enthusiastsWHAT: Learn the essentials for growing pollinator habitats and become inspired to be a pollinator championINSTRUCTOR: Kristina Lefever is Chair of Bee City USA Ashland.AGESAll ages welcomeAGES15 & up DAY3rd Saturday each month DAYSundayDATE Jun 15 | Jul 20 |Aug 17 DATE Jun 16TIME 8-9am TIME 2-4pmPLACENMP Nature Center PLACENMP Nature CenterCOSTFREE (donations to NMP alwaysCOST$10welcome)AshlandParksandRec.org | Facebook.com/AshlandParksandRec | ParksInfo@ashland.or.us 5'