Management Considerations for Oregon's Dry-Side Forests

Managing Diverse Dry-Side Forests Join us this winter for our upcoming series focusing on management of Oregon's dry-side forests. We'll start with some foundational management concepts, then take deeper dives into considerations for individual forest types and tree species. Series Website Series Schedule: 1/08 - Managing Eastside…

Master Woodland Manager Training - Benton Linn Polk Counties

The Master Woodland Manager (MWM) training is offered by Oregon State University Forestry and Natural Resources Extension as 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. …

Oregon Naturalist Field Course - Mid-Willamette Valley

This Oregon Naturalist Program field course will be taught by local experts and fellow nature enthusiasts. Join them on an exploration of the Willamette Valley and surrounding landscapes. Field locations will span a range of topography and natural ecosystems, from the top of Marys Peak to the Willamette River,…

Trail Building Day at Matteson Demonstration Forest – Washington

Join OSU Extension and Research Forest staff to help build a new section of trail at the Matteson. The new section will provide a shorter walking loop from the main landing and pass by a young stand of Douglas-fir. Bring work clothes and PPE. We will also have some…

2026 Douglas County School Forestry Tour

We are pleased to announce that the OSU Extension Service will offer the Douglas County School Forestry Tour this spring! The Forestry Tour is geared toward 5th-grade students, but 4/5 and 5/6 blend classrooms are welcome to reserve space. The Tour dates are April 15-17 (Wednesday through Friday),…

What is a watershed? Webinar

Did you know? Most of Oregon’s drinking water is sourced from our forests! Forests filter rain and snowfall and deliver it to streams or aquifers, but management activities on the landscape can affect water quality and quantity. Join OSU Extension Forest Watershed Specialist Annette Patton for…

Forest Fuels reduction Workshop

Take a walk in the woods with forest fuels reduction specialists to learn about options for managing fire resilience in westside Douglas-fir forests. Learn how to evaluate your forest conditions and priorities for fuels reduction on your own property.…

Climate-Informed Forestry Tour at Matteson Demonstration Forest – Washington county

With the forthcoming Climate-Informed Forestry Guide for Washington County, this tour will visit areas of the Matteson featured in the guide. We will discuss variable-density thinning, oak release and restoration, site assessments and invasive weed management. Lunch will be provided. Come prepared to walk and talk, and we will…

Exploring Coast Redwood Management on the Oregon Coast

Join us for a unique, on‑the‑ground learning experience focused on growing coast redwood in Oregon. Whether you’re already growing this species or considering it for your property, this tour offers a chance to learn directly from professional foresters who have years of hands‑on experience. You’ll hear what’s working, what’s…

Oregon Naturalist Field Course - Southwest Oregon

This Oregon Naturalist Program field course will be taught by local experts and fellow nature enthusiasts. Join them on an exploration of the Umpqua Basin and Klamath-Siskiyou Mountains. Follow the Umpqua River from the Cascade Mountains to the Pacific Ocean, and visit incredible locations, including Crater Lake National Park…

Veteran Farmer Coffee + Chat - In the Garden: Terminating Winter Cover Crops

Are you a Veteran who is farming or interested in farming? Join us for our quarterly coffee + chat in the garden! This will be a hands-on meetup, starting with resource sharing on terminating cover crops, then actually terminating the samples of cover crops we planted in…

Landslides in Forested Landscapes: Field Tour

Learn about the geologic processes and risk factors of landslides in the field. In this 4-hour tour, we will visit multiple local landslide sites to demonstrate a variety of landslide features and field indicators of unstable slopes. Participants will practice identifying landforms and discussing site-specific risk factors. The field…

Women's Tree Identification

Come spend a morning amongst the trees with Women Owning Woodlands Network! Get to know your fellow women woodland owners over a fun breakfast social. Connect over a fun woodland-themed craft, then join us for an opportunity to get to know our local native trees while taking a walk…

Planning for Planting

Save the Date - registration opening soon! 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…