What You Need to Know About the New Oregon Forest Practice Rules: A 4-part series for small woodland owners

Oregon forestland owners planning forest operations have new rules to follow this year. This 4-part series will explore the most important changes to the Oregon Forest Practice Rules that took effect in 2024. Class topics include: Session 1 | Tues. March 12, 3pm - 5pm | (Registration closes…

Master Woodland Manager Training - Lane County

Applications open for the 2024 Master Woodland Manager volunteer program The OSU Extension Master Woodland Manager (MWM) training is a high level course for private landowners who are interested in an intensive forest management training and sharing the knowledge gained through this training with people in their local communities.…

Master Woodland Manager Training - Lincoln County

Registration is NOW OPEN! Fillable application below. The OSU Extension Master Woodland Manager (MWM) training is a high level course for private landowners who are interested in an intensive forest management training and sharing the knowledge gained through this training with people in their local communities. The course will…

Bigleaf Maple Field Day: Processing, Products, and Possibilities

Are you a small woodland owner looking to start tapping your maple trees? Or are you a syrup lover and wild food enthusiast, Pacific Northwest adventurer, or lifelong learner? Join us for an educational celebration of all things Bigleaf Maple! Enjoy a day amongst the trees learning about the…

Early Seral Forest Management Tour

Attention landowners and stewards who are interested in learning about early seral forest management strategies on the land! Please join the Oregon State University College of Forestry and Forestry & Natural Resources Extension Team for a tour of early seral forests. Participants will learn how to…

Dragonflies and Damselflies of Portland: Ecology and Identification

Learn about dragonfly and damselfly life history, how to identify these colorful aerial acrobats, and discover the important ecological roles played by dragonflies and damselflies in the streams and wetlands they inhabit. Workshop will be held at Jackson Bottom Wetlands in Hillsboro. About the Instructor: Zee Searles…

Fernhill Natural Treatment System Tour

Join OSU Extension Washington County & the Oregon Naturalist program for a tour of the Forest Grove treatment facility and Fernhill Wetlands! On an average day, five million gallons of used water from homes and businesses in Forest Grove, Cornelius, Gaston and parts of Hillsboro are treated at the…

Wildfire Ready!

A free, wildfire preparedness event for land owners and managers in Washington County. The day will focus on getting rural properties ready for wildfire. While all are welcome, this event will be most useful for residents who manage at least five acres of land. At this educational event,…

Getting Started with Digital Mapping Apps

Classroom lecture with outdoor practice sessions Get the most out of digital mapping apps on your smart phone or tablet. We will cover commonly available digital mapping applications and how to integrate them into daily management activities. Use your smart phone or tablet to calculate acres or distances of…

Is Your Woodland Road Ready for Winter?

We will cover road fundamentals and maintenance activities to prepare for the winter months. Learn about monitoring and record keeping, and common problems to look out for when maintaining a forest road.…

Is Your Woodland Road Ready for Winter?

We will cover road fundamentals and maintenance activities to prepare for the winter months. Learn about monitoring and record keeping, and common problems to look out for when maintaining a forest road.…

Getting Started with Digital Mapping Apps

Classroom lecture with outdoor practice sessions Get the most out of digital mapping apps on your smart phone or tablet. We will cover commonly available digital mapping applications and how to integrate them into daily management activities. Use your smart phone or tablet to calculate acres or distances of…