Jacques Ranch & Farm - A Veteran Farmer Network Farm Tour
Are you a Veteran who is farming or interested in farming? Please join us for a Veteran owned farm tour at Jacques Ranch & Farm, located just outside Albany Oregon. The farm is currently raising Angus Limousine mix cattle, growing and harvesting their own pasture grasses on 16…18Jul2025
From overwhelmed to on-track: Forest management planning made easy
Creating a forest management plan doesn’t have to be overwhelming. This six-week course is designed especially for landowners who want to care for their woods but aren’t sure where to start. Each week, we’ll walk through a different section of a forest management plan—breaking it down into manageable pieces…30Jul2025
Landslides in Forested Landscapes
This one-day workshop will include morning lectures followed by field visits to nearby landslide landforms. Learn about the geologic processes, risk factors and impacts that effect small forest landowners. We will cover an introduction to the ODF forest practice rules that apply to harvesting and road construction as they…15Aug2025
Ties to the Land: Succession Planning for Rural Landowners
This Friday afternoon presentation is designed for rural landowners interested in planning for the future. We will cover a succession planning framework designed to meet your own vision and goals for your rural property. Learn tips for dividing the succession planning process into manageable sections. We will cover considerations…12Sep2025
Ties to the Land: Succession Planning for Rural Landowners
This Monday afternoon presentation is designed for rural landowners interested in planning for the future. We will cover a succession planning framework designed to meet your own vision and goals for your rural property. Learn tips for dividing the succession planning process into manageable sections. We will cover considerations…15Sep2025
Basic Forestry Shortcourse: Intro to Woodland Management (Polk & Yamhill)
Registration Coming Soon! Opens August 1st, 2025 Looking to build skills for caring for your trees and managing your forest? Or just need a refresher? A Basic Forestry Shortcourse: Intro to Woodland Management teaches landowners and land stewards the following topics over 4 Thursday classes and…18Sep2025
Ties to the Land: Succession Planning for Rural Landowners
This Friday afternoon presentation is designed for rural landowners interested in planning for the future. We will cover a succession planning framework designed to meet your own vision and goals for your rural property. Learn tips for dividing the succession planning process into manageable sections. We will cover considerations…22Sep2025
Tree School Field Day
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…27Sep2025
Ties to the Land: Succession Planning for Forestland Owners
This workshop is designed for forestland owners interested in planning for the future. We will cover a succession planning framework designed to meet your own vision and goals for your rural property. Learn tips for dividing the succession planning process into manageable sections. We will cover considerations for holding…24Oct2025
Ties to the Land: Succession Planning for Rural Landowners
A workshop series for landowners considering how to pass on their land or associated business. Do you own a forest, ranch, or farm and care about passing it on? Join us for this succession planning workshop where you will learn about a planning framework designed to…06Nov2025
Woodland Management: Taking Care of a Woodland Property
This five-session course is ideal for anyone who is just starting out taking care of a forest property. Topics covered include: Assessing your property and your site. Understanding tree biology and forest ecology. Tree planting, caring for an established forest, weed control. Safety, timber sale logistics, and laws and…07Nov2025
Master Woodland Manager Training
This training has been postponed until Fall 2026. Are you passionate about forests and eager to deepen your knowledge of forest management? The Master Woodland Manager (MWM) volunteer program in Douglas County offers advanced training for those who want to learn and share their expertise with their local…01Sep2026