Woodland Management: Taking Care of a Woodland Property

This five-session course is ideal for anyone who is starting out taking care of a woodland property. We will cover: How to assess your property and your site, understanding tree biology and forest ecology, reforestation considerations, caring for an established forest, fire defensible space, contracts and how to hire…

Weed Tour: Blackberry Control

This tour will focus on different methods of controlling blackberries, including mechanical, grazing, and herbicide spray (ground and aerial spraying). Travel around by van to local blackberry control sites in Douglas County with experts from DC Noxious Weed Advisory Board, OR Department of Agriculture Noxious Weed program, Douglas Soil…

Prune Like a Pro: Essential Tree Pruning Techniques for Woodlands

Pruning is more than just cutting branches—it’s about knowing the right cuts to make at the right time. This hands-on workshop covers essential tree pruning techniques, when and why to prune, and how to use different tools safely and effectively. After learning the basics, you’ll get to put…

Rural Living Day

If you live in the country or are considering a move, you won’t want to miss this event! Workshops throughout the day offer something for everyone. Registration and Arrival starts at 8:30am, with programs beginning at 9am. Classes on: composting, weed management, soils, tree identification, septic systems, chainsaw…

Forest-Cultivated Shiitake Mushroom Production for Diversified Farms and Startups

Registration is $5 per forest or farm, limited to two people per registration. Join Oregon State University (OSU) Extension and the Hopkins Demonstration Forest for an introductory workshop covering the basics of producing shiitake mushrooms on logs, either as an enterprise to add to your farm's crop…

Oregon Naturalist Book Club: Grizzly Confidential

Join us for the Spring 2025 virtual Oregon Naturalist Book club led by certified Oregon Naturalist, Natalie. Our Spring 2025 book pick is Kevin Grange's Grizzly Confidential: An Astounding Journey into the Secret Life of North America’s Most Fearsome Predator. Book Club meetings are open to all. Please…

Enhancing pollinator habitat on your forest property

Saturday workshop with classroom lectures and an easy forest walk. Learn how your forest property can contribute to pollinator habitat. We will discuss approaches you can use to enhance pollinator forage and nesting habitat features. We will view a pollinator enhancement project and discuss the characteristics pollinators need to…

Tour of the Oregon Garden

Join us for a tour of Oregon Garden in Silverton, Oregon RSVP by May 9th to: LynetteWitkowski@gmail.com or 541-737-3856 Join us for an informational introduction to this 80 acre botanical garden with Terry Tucker, Oregon Forest Resources Institute Volunteer and Oregon Naturalist. Bring a sack lunch…

Ties to the Land: Succession Planning for Rural Landowners

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 family meetings, developing a succession plan timeline and strategies for engaging your successor’s.…

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.…

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…