AshlandParksandRec.org | Facebook.com/AshlandParksandRec | ParksInfo@ashland.or.us 39 commis s i o n E s t 1 9 0 8 Nature, Science & Cultural History Summer Saturday Morning Bird Walks Stroll through North Mountain Park with local birding experts from the Rogue Valley. This will be an opportunity to see and hear a variety of birds that spend the summer here in the valley. Binoculars & field guides will be available for checkout. Please register online or call the Nature Center at 541.488.6606. AGES All ages welcome DAY Second Saturday of each month DATE Jun 10 | Jul 8 | Aug 12 TIME 8-9am PLACE North Mountain Park COST Free INSTRUCTOR Volunteer Birders Medicinal and Edible Plant Walk Stroll through North Mountain Park to learn more about the abundance of edible and medicinal plants found in the gardens and on the ethnobotanical trail. Explore traditional ethnobotanical lore as well as current trends and research regarding these plants. Learn how to identify and sustainably harvest useful plants. Different plants will be discussed on each walk. Bring a notebook and writing utensil if you wish to take notes. Please register online or call the Nature Center at 541.488.6606. AGES 12 & up DAY Sunday DATE Jun 11 & Aug 13 TIME 3-4:15pm PLACE North Mountain Park COST $8 per class INSTRUCTOR Erin Krenzer has a Master’s Degree in Environmental Education. She apprenticed with local herbalists and has taught many plant classes. Bee A Citizen Scientist! Community Pollinator Assessment How many pollinators are in your area? What kind are they? Bees are an indicator species for human and landscape health. This workshop trains you how to recognize bees, wasps and flies and how to do a pollinator count. By learning basic bee identification and a standardized assessment protocol, you can assess the impact of pollinator plantings and management techniques. Bee an asset to your community by examining pollinator abundance and diversity over time! Participants should bring a stopwatch, wristwatch or timer on your phone. Optional: camera or phone with high-quality camera. Suggested: sunscreen, hat, water. Please register online or call the Nature Center at 541.488.6606. AGES 7 & up DAY Saturday DATE Jun 17 TIME 9am-noon PLACE NMP Nature Center COST $20 INSTRUCTORS Sharon Schmidt is the volunteer director of Cascade Girl Organization which produces the Oregon Honey Festival held in Ashland in August. She is the Chairperson of Bee City USA, Phoenix, and holds a Doctoral Degree in Clinical Psychology and a Master’s Degree in Nursing. Kristina Lefever, chair of Bee City USA, Ashland is enamored with our native bees. Pre-registration ashland.or.us/register required for all programs unless otherwise indicated For info and to register visit www.CoyoteTrails.org — or call (541)772-1390 Day Camps for Kids Ages 4-14 Weekly classes all summer! Fox Trail Adventure July 16-22 For ages 7-70+ Register Today!