Upcoming Events

Sprayer Calibration Workshop

Saturday, March 17:  Sponsored by the Benton Small Woodlands Association.  Tentatively set for 9am-noon at the Benton County Fairgrounds.  The program will feature Bruce Kelpsas, longtime forest chemical researcher and employee of Helena Chemical Company.  Bruce will teach you how to properly calibrate that hand held sprayer, as well as give advice about proper care, handling and mixing of forestry herbicides.  Bring your own sprayer to this event.  If you want to attend you need to RSVP the Benton County Extension office at 541-766-6750.

Tree School

Saturday, March 24; Tree School sponsored by OSU-Clackamas County Extension;  this is the big woodland owner education event each year in Oregon, with more than 50 classes to choose from; will be held at Clackamas Community College, Oregon City; Contact Clackamas County Extension Service, 503-655-8631.

Lane County Extension Service Forestry classes

Visit Lane County website to view and sign up for the classes

Cost: Each class costs $25 ($40 for couples), and advance registration is required. Meetings are at the National Guard Armory, 3106 Pierce Parkway in Springfield, unless otherwise noted.

CLASS SCHEDULE

April 17 — What do You Want Your Forest to Look Like When it Grows Up?

April 24 — Nontimber Forest Products for Enjoyment and Income

May 15 — Woodland Roads: Best Management Practices that Protect Your Property and Meet the Rules (at Bowers Property, Harrisburg)

May 15 — Forest Practices Illustrated: Good Stewardship, Good Compliance

Sept. 22 — Small Scale Sawing and Drying (at Custom Cut Lumber Co., Eugene)

For more information: Call 541-344-5859