Events

The Oregon Naturalist Southwest Oregon field experience will take participants across the Umpqua Basin and Klamath-Siskiyou region from April through September, offering expert-led excursions focused on ecology, wildlife, geology and natural history.

March is Red Cross Month, and the American Red Cross is encouraging people in Southwest Oregon to volunteer. Open roles include disaster response, shelter support, blood donor ambassador and home fire campaign team member positions.

A community garden work day is planned for Friday, March 13, in Roseburg. Volunteers are invited to help restore the garden from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at 1450 SE Mill St. Organizers said tools and supplies will be provided, and all ages and abilities are welcome.

Safe Haven’s March Blessing Bag Giveaway is set for March 13-14 at the Meyer Activity Center in Roseburg. Free clothing, diapers, formula, baby equipment, maternity clothes, blankets and more will be available. Bring your own bags. Saturday continues while supplies last.

Umpqua Woofstock will host its first Spring Fair April 24-26 at Oak Hills Golf Club in Sutherlin. The new event reflects the nonprofit’s continued growth from a local pet festival into a year round effort supporting pets and families across the Umpqua Valley.