Silviculture, Fire and Ecology of the Dry Forests: A Field Day at the Collins Demonstration Forest

Come meet with forester, ecologist, and extension specialist Mark Swanson for a walking exploration of the Collins Experimental Forest. This forest property, with conifer forest, oak woodland, meadows, and more is an ideal location to discuss forest stewardship in the relatively dry forest types of southwest Oregon. It's…

Wildflower Walk and Pollinator Talk

Registration for this field day is full, but you can learn about Dave and Mary Ann's experience transforming their pollinator meadow along with advice for others looking to do the same in From pasture to pollinators: lessons learned in creating a native plant meadow. -- Registration is…

Untapped Potential: Exploring the future of Bigleaf maple syrup

Did you know that our native Bigleaf maple produces a delicious syrup that rivals that of the Northeast? Maple sugaring is an emerging industry in NW Oregon. OSU's Maple Sugaring Research and Development Program is exploring what commercial opportunities there may be on private lands in other parts of…

McDowell Creek Hike

Join us for an informal meetup and hike at McDowell Creek Park outside of Lebanon, Oregon RSVP by June 25: jhbattle@outlook.com or 541-737-3856 When: Plan on a two hour hike, from 10:00am to approximately noon. Where to Meet: Meet at the first (main) parking lot.…

Chart the unknown: Getting started with digital mapping apps

Get the most out of digital mapping apps on your smart phone or tablet. Using two commonly available digital mapping applications, Avenza Maps and CalTopo, the instructors will lead you through detailed tutorials and demonstrate how to integrate these digital tools into daily forest and land management activities.…

Thinning Your Forest (Mark Havel Memorial Field Day)

About the program: This educational field day will focus on thinning your forest. Once you have established a stand of trees, thinning becomes your most important treatment for directing the course of forest development and stand conditions to meet your objectives. Through a combination of instruction and demonstration, we…

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…

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…

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…

Ties to the Land: Succession Planning for Forestland Owners

Registration Coming Soon! *Pre-registration is required 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…

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…