Preparing for the wildfire season and SOLC secures the Bear Creek Preserve
In the news Ashland is preparing for the wildfire season, and the Southern Oregon Land conservancy secures the Bear Creek Preserve.
The community spotlight this week is the Southern Oregon Land Conservancy.
Weekend events include multiple city wide garage sales, Art in Bloom returns to Medford, Latin dancing, and some local music.
The music preview is from Charlie Prayers.
Rogue Valley News
- Ashland’s Wildfire Readiness Plans
Ashland is ramping up efforts to prepare residents for the upcoming wildfire season. City officials and volunteers are urging everyone to create “fire free zones” by clearing a five-foot buffer of rocks or bare soil around homes, and extending it to ten feet for properties with wooden features. Maintenance is key: keep gutters, roofs, and […]
- Southern Oregon Land Conservancy secures the Bear Gulch Preserve
The Southern Oregon Land Conservancy has secured the 142-acre Bear Gulch Preserve, a vital stretch of forests, grasslands, and creeks in the Colestin Valley near the California border. This marks Land Conversancy’s first fee-owned preserve in the Klamath River basin and protects one of the region’s last undeveloped corridors for wildlife migration and rare plants. […]
Community Spotlight
- Southern Oregon Land Conservancy
Nearly fifty years ago, the Southern Oregon Land Conservancy began its mission to protect our region’s natural treasures. Born from a grassroots movement, Land Conservancy emerged as Oregon’s first regional, nonprofit land trust, created by a community determined to protect the area’s unique natural wealth for future generations. What started as a small effort has […]
Featured Events
- May 9th 9:00 AM - 4:00 PMCitywide Garage Sales - Various
Spring is in full swing and communities across the Rogue Valley are having their citywide and community yard sales. May 10 – Gold Hill’s signature “Yardin in the Hill” runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The one-day sale is held at the Gold Hill Sports Park with proceeds benefiting the Gold Hill Bark Park. […]
- May 9th 5:30 PMCharlee Prayers & the Double Dares - Dunbar Farms Rocky Knoll Winery, Medford
Charlee Prayers and his band bring an electrifying blend of funk, jazz, and R&B to the rustic setting of Dunbar Farms on Friday evening. Known for their tight instrumentals and soulful performances, the Double Dares create a groove-centered experience that weaves between well-crafted original compositions and reimagined covers of classic and contemporary hits. The group’s […]
- May 9th 6:00 PMLatin Dancing at Paschal Winery - Paschal Winery and Vineyard, Talent
Paschal Winery transforms into a vibrant venue for a Latin music and dance event featuring Salsa, Bachata, Cha-Cha, and more rhythmic styles. Perfect for both experienced dancers and curious newcomers, the evening begins with doors opening at 6:00 PM, followed by a helpful dance lesson at 6:30 PM to ensure everyone can participate with confidence. […]
- May 10th 10:00 AM - 3:00 PMArt in Bloom Festival - Downtown Medford
The annual Art in Bloom Festival transforms downtown Medford into a vibrant celebration of art, flowers, and community this weekend. This beloved regional event features dozens of local artists displaying and selling their creations across various mediums, including painting, sculpture, photography, jewelry, ceramics, and more. The festival’s signature floral component includes stunning flower arrangements created […]