This Oregon Naturalist Program field course will be taught by local experts and fellow nature enthusiasts. Join them on an exploration of the Willamette Valley and surrounding landscapes. Field locations will span a range of topography and natural ecosystems, from the top of Marys Peak to the Willamette River,…

In-person registration is now closed. Virtual registration deadline extended to 5:00 pm March 16 Oregon faces a complex landscape of forest health challenges, ranging from the long-term impacts of climate shifts to immediate threats from invasive pests and pathogens. Forest Health in Oregon: State of the…

Tree School Clackamas Tree School Clackamas will be held on Saturday, March 21 at the Clackamas Community College in Oregon City. Advanced registration is closed for Tree School Clackamas, there will be no walk-in registration available. If you have already registered, reminder messages will begin the full week…

Join OSU Extension and Research Forest staff to help build a new section of trail at the Matteson. The new section will provide a shorter walking loop from the main landing and pass by a young stand of Douglas-fir. Bring work clothes and PPE. We will also have some…

We are pleased to announce that the OSU Extension Service will offer the Douglas County School Forestry Tour this spring! The Forestry Tour is geared toward 5th-grade students, but 4/5 and 5/6 blend classrooms are welcome to reserve space. The Tour dates are April 15-17 (Wednesday through Friday),…

Did you know? Most of Oregon’s drinking water is sourced from our forests! Forests filter rain and snowfall and deliver it to streams or aquifers, but management activities on the landscape can affect water quality and quantity. Join OSU Extension Forest Watershed Specialist Annette Patton for…

Take a walk in the woods with forest fuels reduction specialists to learn about options for managing fire resilience in westside Douglas-fir forests. Learn how to evaluate your forest conditions and priorities for fuels reduction on your own property.…

With the forthcoming Climate-Informed Forestry Guide for Washington County, this tour will visit areas of the Matteson featured in the guide. We will discuss variable-density thinning, oak release and restoration, site assessments and invasive weed management. Lunch will be provided. Come prepared to walk and talk, and we will…

Join us for a unique, on‑the‑ground learning experience focused on growing coast redwood in Oregon. Whether you’re already growing this species or considering it for your property, this tour offers a chance to learn directly from professional foresters who have years of hands‑on experience. You’ll hear what’s working, what’s…

This Oregon Naturalist Program field course will be taught by local experts and fellow nature enthusiasts. Join them on an exploration of the Umpqua Basin and Klamath-Siskiyou Mountains. Follow the Umpqua River from the Cascade Mountains to the Pacific Ocean, and visit incredible locations, including Crater Lake National Park…

Come spend a morning amongst the trees with Women Owning Woodlands Network! Get to know your fellow women woodland owners over a fun breakfast social. Connect over a fun woodland-themed craft, then join us for an opportunity to get to know our local native trees while taking a walk…