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,…