Apr 26 Friday
Three full length classic films
MOTHER TERESA 3/15ST ANTHONY 3/30 (SAT) ST PHILIP NERI 4/12
The quote, "Whiskey is for drinking and water is for fighting over" has been attributed to Mark Twain and frames the controversy over western water policies. Euro-American settlement of the west cannot be separated from the moving of water from sources to distant mines, farms, and cities. While California is the most plumbed of all states, Oregon has a fair share of dams, ditches, and water diversions -- including in the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument.
Western water development went into high gear with the 1902 passage of the Newlands Reclamation Act. Under the act, the Bureau of Reclamation began development of projects all over the west, including the Rogue Basin Project. This project saw water storage on both sides of the Cascade Crest and deliverance of a secure supply of water to the orchards and towns in the Rogue Valley. Many projects also include flood control and hydroelectric power generation. This presentation will look at the overall history of western water development up to the current removal of dams on the Klamath River.
John Schuyler is a retired forester who received a B.S. in forestry from the University of California at Berkeley. During his 32-year career with the USDA Forest Service, he worked on national forests in Oregon, California, and Arizona -- working in timber management, recreation, minerals, planning, and administration.
Friends of the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument is a nonprofit organization and our mission is to support the protection, restoration and conservation of the monument through service, advocacy and education. Our Hike and Learn programs are designed to introduce the public to different topics and locations within the Monument. Hike and Learns are co-created with local scientists, historians, artists, students, and more.
Apr 27 Saturday
April is Native Plant Appreciation Month! Dave Garcia, member of the Siskiyou Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Oregon (NPSO) and long-time educator, will share his love and knowledge of the Table Rocks’ diverse and beautiful native flora. Hikers can contribute to NPSO’s Native Plant Appreciation Month Florablitz 2024 in iNaturalist all month by following this link: https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/npso-s-native-plant-appreciation-month-florablitz-2024.
We will meet at 9:00 AM at the Rite Aid in Ashland and make our way into the Monument from there. Carpooling is optional.
Western water development went into high gear with the 1902 passage of the Newlands Reclamation Act. Under the act, the Bureau of Reclamation began development of projects all over the west, including the Rogue Basin Project. This project saw water storage on both sides of the Cascade Crest and deliverance of a secure supply of water to the orchards and towns in the Rogue Valley. Many projects also include flood control and hydroelectric power generation. This presentation will look at the overall history of western water development up to the current removal of dams on the Klamath River. On our hike, we will explore some of these structures in person in the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument, including locations such as Hyatt Lake
The Friends of Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument's mission is to support the protection, restoration and conservation of the Monument through service, advocacy and education. Our Hike and Learn programs are designed to introduce the public to different topics and locations within the Monument. Hike and Learns are co-created with local scientists, historians, artists, students, and more.
Join the Southern Oregon community of ALS and PLS advocates to bring awareness to the disease and to raise funds to support people and families effected by ALS and PLS
Event begins at Bear Creek Park picnic shelter at 11 am.
Your participation in Walk ALS has a direct, local, impact on people living with ALS and their loved ones. The funds raised at this event allow us to provide education, support groups, access to care and advocacy for people impacted by ALS in your community. The funds also allow us to invest in critical research for treatments and a cure. Now more than ever, your dollars matter to people living with ALS in the northwest.Fundraising through the Walk drives bold and urgent innovation as we march together toward a treatment and ultimately a cure for ALS.Register at walkalsnorthwest.org
Apr 28 Sunday
Únase a Molly Morison y Sonia Ruiz departe del Conservatorio de la Naturaleza en una caminata familiar a la cima de Upper Table Rock. La caminata se llevará a cabo en español-inglés y cubrirá información general sobre los temas de la Mesas de Pierda incluyendo flores silvestres, la vida silvestre, la geología y la historia cultural. La naturaleza te espera ¡Trae agua, almuerzo y tu curiosidad!
Join Molly Morison and Sonia Ruiz with The Nature Conservancy on a family hike to the top of Upper Table Rock. The hike will be lead in Spanish-English and cover general information about the Table Rocks topics including wildflowers, wildlife, geology, and cultural history. Nature awaits, bring water, lunch and your curiosity!
May 01 Wednesday
We have a wide assortment of food available. Bags with staple items are pre-filled, but we will gladly add any special requests if they are available. When you visit, there is always a simple lunch. On the last Wednesday of every month, we serve a pretty darned good hot meal with salad and a huge table filled with pies and desserts. We call it a community lunch. All are welcomed.
May 02 Thursday
Introduction to Teaching at OLLI
In April, OLLI will hold a course dedicated to learning more about teaching at OLLI. Participants do not need to be a member of OLLI to register.
The course is not required in order to teach at OLLI, but it will provide a lot of information that will be helpful in creating your course and completing your first course proposal form.
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to teach an OLLI course yourself? This three-session course is designed to answer that question and to help you prepare a course. We’ll talk about OLLI demographics and the OLLI learner. You'll hear from experienced instructors about teaching online and in the classroom, and the art of lecturing and leading discussions. Seasoned instructors will also help you with your own course design during the final session. This course will be led by the OLLI Curriculum Committee and will include some distinguished guests. Join us to see how your dedication to lifelong learning can include the creative endeavor of course design and teaching. Join us to learn how sharing your passion can bring joy to yourself and others.
The facilitators of this course are the co-chairs of the Curriculum Committee, Ginny Blankinship and Anne Coleman. Support for teaching this course also comes from committee members who specialize in technology or a specific curriculum area. Many of these are also OLLI instructors who love sharing their skills, knowledge and enthusiasm with OLLI members, and who look forward to sharing their teaching experience as well.
May 03 Friday
Join Dave Kollen, Master Melittologist with the Oregon Bee Atlas, on a driving tour of the bee habitats at Upper Table Rock. During stops you will learn the basics about the fascinating lives of bees as we see what’s buzzing. Limited to 10 individuals.
First Friday Art Walk: May 3, 20245:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Join us for First Friday Art Walk!
We're excited to share a diverse array of wonderful artwork on display this month and created by our very talented artists. From eclectic visual delights, to interesting conversations, intimate music, and tasty treats, the experience continues to grow as you stroll through Downtown Ashland and visit each gallery and studio.
For a complete list of participating locations and a map, please visit the link below.
www.ashlandgalleries.com/pages/first-friday-artwalk