Tree School Umpqua is August 21, 2026! Tree School Umpqua will be held Friday, August 21, 2026, at Umpqua Community College in Roseburg. This mini-college features 23 classes on a wide variety of topics of interest to family forestland owners, professionals in forestry and natural resources, loggers, arborists,…
Looking to build skills for caring for your trees and managing your forest? Or just need a refresher? This five-session introductory program is ideal for people who recently acquired forest property, who are facing struggles with some aspect of their land management, or who are simply looking to learn…
Join us for a practical workshop designed for private woodland owners interested in establishing small-scale Christmas tree planting. Participants will learn the fundamentals of establishing and managing healthy, market-ready trees using regionally appropriate species and production practices. Topics covered will include site selection, soil preparation, species choice, planting techniques,…
The Richards family Barre Forest was the Clackamas Woodland Farmer of the Year 2025. Their story is one of persistence, passion, and dedication to forest stewardship. Bret and Sandy Richards acquired ten acres in 2003, four years after it had been harvested and not reforested, so their first challenge…
A Regional Small Farm Network tour of Windy Hill Farm! Join us for a tour of the farms dried flower arrangement portion of their farm. Learn about which flowers work well as dried flowers, ideal growing conditions, and see examples of arrangements. Optional potluck included! Learn more…
The Master Woodland Manager (MWM) program provides landowners with advanced, hands-on training and skill building in forest management through a combination on online learning and in-person field days. Each field day will be held outdoors at various woodland locations throughout Northeastern Oregon. Instructors to include forestry service agencies and…
Landowners frequently express both interest and concern about the most challenging step in the cycle of forest management: achieving good regeneration after a disturbance or harvest. Join a team from OSU Forestry Extension for a day in the forest learning about the basics of forest regeneration, including species selection,…
Join us for a day of learning in the woods at our Tree School Field Day. Tree School Field Day will include a schedule of field classes and learning opportunities throughout the forest for attendees to choose from. You can hit the trails or take the shuttle to…
Learn the fundamentals of structural pruning for young shade trees in this hands-on workshop. We'll cover why pruning matters, when to prune, how to identify common structural issues, and the techniques used to develop healthy, strong, and resilient trees. Participants will observe proper pruning cuts, tool use, and safety…
What makes salmon such fascinating fish, what does healthy habitat look like for them, and how can small woodlands help? Join us for a webinar with Dave Bugni, small woodland owner and OSU Extension Master Woodland Manager, as he shares his 13-year journey on how he transformed his…
Join us for a workshop as we make decorative swags and wreaths to welcome the season. Greenery, wreath frames, wire, hand tools, and festive snacks will be provided. You can also bring items from home to contribute - such as tree cones, evergreen cuttings, ribbons, or decorations. Dress for…