Fresh Starts - The role of young forests in wildlife & land management

Join us for a field tour exploring how forests grow back after harvest or wildfire! We’ll visit different properties—both public and private—to see how young forests take shape and provide habitat under different conditions. On this tour, we will: Visit areas that have regrown after…

Emerald Ash Borer: Identification, Reporting, and Weighing Management Options

Join us for a hands-on, informative workshop focused on emerald ash borer (EAB), an invasive pest threatening ash trees in Oregon. Participants will gain valuable knowledge on EAB identification, effective reporting methods, and management options. This workshop will also include practical learning rotations where attendees will explore various aspects…

River Island Farm Tour

Truffle Farming enthusiasts! Please join us for a tour on 6.5 acres of truffle inoculated Oaks and Filberts using a regenerative approach with cover cropping and low impact cultivation. Trees have just finished their 4th year in the ground, with funding from NRCS, SWCS, etc…

Wildflower Walk and Pollinator Talk

Registration is $10 for a single attendee or $15 for multiple people sharing a vehicle to encourage carpooling, as parking is limited at this field location. Bring your friends, families, or neighbors! Join us for an immersive day of native flowers, bees, and more as we tour…

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.…

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…

Master Woodland Manager Training

The OSU Extension Master Woodland Manager (MWM) volunteer program in Douglas County - Applications Open for 2025! Are you passionate about forests and eager to deepen your knowledge of forest management? The Master Woodland Manager (MWM) program offers advanced training for those who want to learn and share their…

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…