PARKS…
The Ashland Japanese Garden in Lithia Park is open! For more information on the authentic garden, visit AshlandJapaneseGarden.org.
RECREATION…
The 2023 WinterSpring Community PlayGuide… What to Do! is out and registration is OPEN. View the current guide and register for programs at ashland.or.us/register.
Check out the upcoming programs at the North Mountain Park Nature Center:
• Help count birds for Project FeederWatch on alternate Saturdays through Mar | Feb 4, Feb 18; 9-10 a.m. | FREE
• Capture the beauty of the natural world. Winter Wonders: Seasons of Nature Journaling on Feb 7, Feb 14; 2-3:30 p.m. | $5 per class
• Do you know what bin, and why? Ashland Recycles on Feb 9, 3-4:30 p.m. | FREE
• Trade garden-wisdom and genetic diversity at our community Seed Swap on Feb 24, 2-4 p.m. | FREE
• When the trees are bare in winter, birds can be easier to spot! Winter Bird Walk on Feb 25, 8:30-9:30 a.m. | $10
The Ashland Rotary Centennial Ice Rink is open through February 21. The rink is located in Lithia Park at 95 Winburn Way. Complete info at ashland.or.us/IceRink.
Do you have a bike in need of a new home? Bike donations are needed in preparation for the Rogue Valley Bike Swap. Donated bikes will be fixed up and sold at the Bike Swap to support local youth bike education or distributed to aid organizations. Donations are welcome at the Grove, 1195 E Main St, Ashland on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bikes should be in working order, but those in need of some repairs are welcome. To donate at another time, or with questions and concerns please contact Sulaiman Shelton, Volunteer and Special Event Coordinator for APRC, 541.552.2264, Sulaiman.shelton@ashland.or.us.
VOLUNTEER…
Bike Maintenance Work Parties— Come volunteer to fix up bikes at the Grove, 1195 E Main St, every Wednesday afternoon, 1:30 -4:30 p.m. All experience levels welcome. Bikes are distributed to local aid organizations and low-income residents of the area and sold at the Bike Swap to help raise funds for bike safety education in the Rogue Valley.
For all volunteer opportunities, to learn more, sign-up or to join an email list, please call or email Volunteer Coordinator, Sulaiman Shelton, at 541.552.2264 or Sulaiman.shelton@ashland.or.us.
SENIOR SERVICES…
Our Senior Services Division offers many services and activities at Ashland Senior Center and The Grove. Learn more and sign up at AshlandSeniorServices.org or 541.488.5342. We have the following free, upcoming events. (Registration is required by emailing seniorinfo@ashland.or.us or calling 541.48.5342.)
• Technology Basics Class Series: PC Basics, 2nd Wed each month, 2-3:30 p.m.
• Quirky Ashland History, Wed, Feb 22, 1-3 p.m.
For more info visit AshlandParksandRec.org, email ParksInfo@ashland.or.us or call 541.488.5340. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @AshlandParksandRec and use the hashtags #APRCstayConnected #AshlandParksandRec #APRC #FunItsInOurNature #AshlandWhatToDo
