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…

Basic Forestry Shortcourse: Intro to Woodland Management (Benton, Polk & Yamhill)

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 in Benton, Polk, and Yamhill counties the following topics over 4 Thursday classes…

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…

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…

Living on the Land Workshop Series

A 5-part workshop series for landowners new to managing small acreage farms and properties in Linn county. Tentative Agenda: 10/01: From the Ground Up: Planning for your property & managing your soil 10/08: Rural Water Maintenance 10/15: Woodlands, Wildlife, & Riparian Protection 10/22: Pasture & Grazing Systems…

Neighbor to Neighbor: Fall Woodland Weeds Workshop

Please join us for an engaging day of learning about fall woodland weeds! There will be an indoor presentation, followed by an outdoor demo and walk in the MacDunn Forest with specialists from the ODA, Benton SWCD, and Institute of Applied Ecology sharing about weed biology,…

Matteson Community Day

Join OSU College of Forestry Research Forests, Forestry and Natural Resources (FNR) Extension, and Friends of Matteson for our annual Matteson Community Day. The day will include volunteer work from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and a discussion over lunch from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m., with time for…

Clackamas Woodland Farmer of the Year Banquet

Nominating and awarding the Woodland Farmer of the Year is one way we highlight the good work that woodland owners put into supporting Oregon’s important forest resources. The nominees are great examples of innovation, dedication, and joy in pursuit of good stewardship. Join us for a great meal and…

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…

Tree School Lane

Tree School Lane will be held Saturday, October 25, 2025, at Churchill High School. This mini-college features 32 classes on a wide variety of topics of interest to family forestland owners, professional foresters, loggers, arborists, teachers, and forest enthusiasts of Northwest Oregon. The day-long event offers classroom sessions taught…

Certified Burn Manager Course

Oregon State University and the Oregon Department of Forestry are hosting an Oregon Certified Burn Manager training course, October 27-30, 2025, at the Union County OSU Extension Office, 10507 N McAlister, La Grande OR 97850. Classes start at 0900 on the 27th, and at 0800 thereafter. Classes conclude at…

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…

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…

Bigleaf Maple Sugaring for Hobbyists

Did you know that you can make maple syrup from our native bigleaf maple tree? Join us for an introductory workshop on bigleaf maple sugaring at the Hopkins Demonstration Forest where staff and volunteers are gearing up for their third winter of making bigleaf maple syrup. Attendees will…

The festive forest: A holiday decor workshop

Join OSU Extension and Women Owning Woodlands Network (WOWNet) for a festive forest decor workshop! Learn about: Native trees and shrubs useful for making holiday decorations Non-timber forest products How to harvest materials How to create wreaths, swags, and centerpieces Each participant will take home their…

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…