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Redmond, OR

DCLA 4-H Spring Horse Show

Sat, May 25, 2019 9:00 am - Sun, May 26, 2019 9:00 am

4-H & Open Classes in Performance, Ranch Horse, and Gaming Events

Albany, OR

Drop-in Class (Pollinators and Beneficial Insects) & Garden Walk at LBCC

Tue, May 28, 2019 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Free class taught by Brooke Edmunds (OSU Extension) and OSU Extension Master Gardener volunteers.

Central Point, OR

Grapevine Canopy Management

Tue, May 28, 2019 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Improve fruitzone cluster microclimate and canopy management with proper summer pruning techniques.

Salem, OR

Nuts, Bolts and Dollars Forestry Presentation

Tue, May 28, 2019 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Terry Lamers, economist, logger and forest landowner presenting with Steve Vaught on the dollar considerations of forest landownership and all that comes with it. For more detailed description,...

Albany, OR

Gardening in the PNW - What's Up Down Below with Root Crops

Wed, May 29, 2019 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Presented by Stefin Seiter, LBCC Agriculture Science Faculty.

Climate map on computer screen and scientist

Roseburg, OR

The Effects of Climate Change on our Forests

Wed, May 29, 2019 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

A presentation summarizing how changing climate may influence our major trees and forest pests and pathogens.

Ashland, OR

Hobart’s Bluff Wildflower Hike

Thu, May 30, 2019 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Hobart’s Bluff Trail is a gorgeous and accessible way into the Cascade Siskiyou Monument and features the beautiful botanical diversity for which our region is known.

Online

Webinar: “First Look” Reading a Pesticide Label to Protect Bees

Thu, May 30, 2019 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Matthew Bucy, an undergraduate research assistant for OSU Pollinator Health Extension, will explain how to read a pesticide label to protect bees.

Newport, OR

Basic Pasture Management Class

Thu, May 30, 2019 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Implementing pasture management and grazing principles will increase forage yield and quality, and provide a healthier place for livestock.

Hood River, OR

Wildfire-Keeping your home and property safe

Thu, May 30, 2019 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

The Eagle Creek fire and other big wildfires over the past few years may make owners of forested land nervous about the upcoming dry weather of summer. We live in a fire-prone environment, but there...

Winchester Bay, OR

The Effects of Climate Change on our Forests

Thu, May 30, 2019 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Changing climate has the potential to complicate forest management, but how? Shifting of weather patterns may already be occurring, and within the next 50 years or so, climate models and local...

Bend, OR

Choosing Short Season Veggies

Thu, May 30, 2019 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Class: Choosing Short Season Veggies

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Latest Content from OSU Extension

News Story

Sweeten up summer with strawberries

May 24, 2019

Growing strawberries isn't difficult if you follow some simple tips.

By Kym Pokorny

Urban Growth Boundary near Forest Grove, OR

Publication

Trends and Insights into Oregon Agricultural Business Succession Planning

2017 Census of Agriculture data is used to update an analysis of farm succession preparation in Oregon. Original publication: Brekken, C. M. A., Gwin, L., Horst, M., McAdams, N., Martin, S. (2016). The Future of Oregon’s Agricultural Land. http://hdl.handle.net/1957/59900

By Christy Brekken

Are pet ashes useful in my garden?

Is it acceptable to dispose of cremated pet remains in one's garden and, if so, what factors does the homeowner need to consider (soil pH factor or some such, for example). My garden space is fairly small.

By Sara Running

News Story

Extreme draining of Oregon reservoir aids young salmon and eliminates invasive fish

May 21, 2019

Low-cost, extreme draining of Fall Creek Reservoir aided downstream migration of juvenile chinook salmon – and led to the gradual disappearance of two species of predatory invasive fish in the artificial lake.

By Chris Branam

News Story

Barring wildlife helps get your space back

May 17, 2019

Sometimes, it's best to learn to live with the animals that also call our gardens home.

By Kym Pokorny

Moss grows thick on the roof of a house.

Looking for Frog-Friendly Moss Control

Does moss treatment that is typically used on roofs hurt frogs?

By Weston Miller

News Story

OSU Science on Tap presents talk on Egyptian tombs, language and culture

May 14, 2019

Egyptologist Hassan Latif will present “Secrets to the afterlife – decoding Egyptian tombs, language and culture” at Oregon State Science on Tap on May 30.

By Chris Branam

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Kelly Streit (right), Extension Family and Community Health educator, answers questions at the Farmer's Market about preserving foods safely.

Photo by Lynn Ketchum

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