Paulina Springs Books with TOM MYERS
Join me — and my friend “Teacher Tom” as we bring Birds and Wildflowers to the kids and families of Sisters, Oregon. Thank you for hosting us, Paulina Springs Books. We are super excited! Tom Myers is the author of Birds of the Pacific Northwest for Kids — the cousin book to mine.
Literacy Night @ Dry Hollow Elementary School
Ashley is honored to be a part of Literacy Night at Dry Hollow Elementary School in The Dalles, Oregon! Come out and join us for a fun evening of literacy and learning!
Meet the Wildflowers of the Gorge
Join Ashley at the White Salmon Library for a workshop focused on the wildflowers of the Gorge. This workshop will include recommendations of hikes for early, mid, and late season blooms.
Wildflowers of Jewett Creek
Join us for a short walking field trip to Jewett Creek, hosted by the White Salmon Library. Ashley will introduce you to our local wildflowers. Meet at White Salmon Valley Community Library and walk 1/2 mile to Jewett Creek Park.
Book Celebration @ Marcel - WS Wildflower Festival - Wine Walk
You can find me at Marcel Goods (163 N Main) - the checkin for the White Salmon Wildflower Festival Wine Walk. Pick up your wine walk tickets, enjoy live music, and help celebrate the launch of Wildflowers of the Pacific Northwest for KIDS!
"Read & Grow" Story Time @ Hood River County Library
Hood River Library is hosting a wonderful “Read & Grow” story time on May 16th and Ashley is so excited to be a part of it! Come join the fun as you explore and experience hands-on gardening, growing, reading, and wildflower fun! Free fun for kids of all ages!
Book Signing @ Arrowleaf Workshop
A huge thank you to Sarah Morton-Erasmus @ Arrowleaf Workshop for hosting this fun book signing event! Autographed books for sale and wildflower goodie bags for kids! Hope to see you there!
Pollinators and Poetry
Join Ashley at the White Salmon Library for an interactive writing workshop, where kids will learn all about the mighty powers of pollinators and create pro-pollinator poetry in the form of a haiku.
WS Wildflower Festival Poster Reveal
Marcel Goods (163 N Main) will be the place to be to experience the 4th Annual White Salmon WILDFLOWER FESTIVAL poster reveal! Ashley will be signing and selling books. Festivites for all from 5:30-7:00 pm.
Whitson Elementary School
Wildflowers of the Pacific Northwest for Kids is headed to White Salmon to spend the day with the great kids of WHITSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL!
Richland Public Library
Join Ashley at Richland Public Library for an afternoon of hands-on native wildflower fun! Signed books available for purchase and free door prizes.
REACH MUSEUM - Spring STEAM Day!
Join us at REACH for a fun filled spring themed STEAM DAY! 10:00 am - 12:00 noon. Signed books available for purchase and lots and lots of hands-on FUN!
Burbank Branch Library @ Walla Walla, WA
Ashley Erdely, Gorge author and educator, is excited to bring her new book Wildflowers of the Pacific Northwest to Walla Walla Public library! Join us at 3:00 pm at the Burbank Branch for free, fun wildflower learning and exploration for all. Signed books will be available for purchase. All ages welcome.
College Place S
Storytime will be a fun, exploration of native wildflowers of the Tri-Cities with author and educator, Ashley Erdely. Expect hands-on fun for all. Her new book Wildflowers of the Pacific Northwest for Kids will be available for purchase. Free prizes and fun for all.
Invent A Wildflower Art Class for Kids
Join local author Ashley Erdely and mixed media collage artist Jordan Kim for a playful, hands-on class exploring wildflowers through science, art, and imagination. Kids will learn the parts of a wildflower and its relationship with native pollinators, examine real flowers up close with hand lenses, and sketch the surprising patterns they discover. Inspired by Ashley’s book, Wildflowers of the Pacific Northwest for Kids, students will invent their own imaginary wildflower, then bring it to life using drawing, collage, and creative writing. This class is perfect for curious kids who love nature, creative writing, storytelling, and making art. No experience needed—just a sense of wonder!
Register at https://www.tokkiartsupply.com/classes
Ages 7-11
Price: $65 *Every participant gets a signed copy of Ashley’s book!
Sherman County Schools
Ashley Erdely is headed to Sherman County Schools for a day of fun, engaging wildflower fun! Open to Sherman County Schools students only.
Wild Arts Festival
Join me for day 2 of the 45th Wild Arts Festival, presented by the Backyard Bird Shop and Sauvie Island Natives . At this 2-day event, fellow field guide author, Tom Meyers, and I will join other artists and authors whose work reflects the beauty and interconnectedness of the natural world.
I’ll be there signing books from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm!
“Explore beautiful artwork, nature-inspired books, an array of silent auction items, and much more. When you make a purchase at the Wild Arts Festival, you’ll be supporting Bird Alliance of Oregon’s mission to inspire all people to love and protect birds, wildlife, and the natural environment upon which life depends.”
Holiday Artisan Market at The Dalles Art Center
Look for my book at this Holiday Artisan Market! This annual celebration of local creativity showcases fine art and handcrafted goods from artists and makers throughout the Mid-Columbia Gorge, offering a unique opportunity for the community to shop for locally made holiday gifts.
Poulsbo Kids' Book Festival
Day two of the Poulsbo Kids’ Book Festival will bring the experience to the whole community! Children and parents will have the opportunity to meet me, along with other authors and illustrators, get their books signed, and participate in fun activities inspired by the books we have lovingly created for kids.
Poulsbo Kids' Book Festival School Visit Day
I’m excited to participate in the 2nd annual Poulsbo Kids’ Book Festival!
On the first day of this event, authors and illustrators will visit schools throughout the Poulsbo area. For every Title I school visited, each child present will receive a free book!
School Visit Day is made possible by Liberty Bay Books and other generous grants and donations.
Author Talk at Garden Fever Plant Nursery
Join me at Garden Fever plant nursery in Portland for book signing and local wildflower fun! Please RSVP by emailing info@gardenfever.com.
Book Signing and Celebration at White Salmon Library
Join me at the White Salmon Library for books and book signing, fun hands-on learning stations, and lots of wildflower fun for all ages. Treats will be provided by the Friends of the White Salmon Library.
White Salmon Valley Community Library
77 NE Wauna Avenue
White Salmon, WA 98672
Book Signing at Powell’s City of Books
Come see me along with fellow field guide author, Tom Myers, for a book signing event at Powell’s City of Books in Portland.
Book Signing and Author Talk at Hood River Library
Naturalists of all ages are invited to come enjoy hands-on learning activities and a kid-friendly presentation about how to enjoy the treasures that bloom all around us.
This event is hosted by Waucoma Bookstore and the Hood River Library and will take place in the upstairs reading room of the library.
Book Release!
Turns out books are released on Tuesdays! So, mark your calendar for the book to hit shelves and for preorders to arrive in the mail.
Migrant Field Day
The Columbia Gorge Discovery Center is partnering with the Migrant Education Program in The Dalles to host a Field Day at Horse Thief Campground and Day Use Area, and I’m excited to be a part of it. *This event is not open to the public.