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Basic Woodland Management Shortcourse

St Helens, OR

Basic Woodland Management Shortcourse

Tue, Mar 12, 2019 6:00 pm - Sat, Mar 23, 2019 8:30 pm

An introductory course for those that are new to owning or caring for a small woodland property.

Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training 2-day Course - Hood River

Hood River, OR

Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training 2-day Course - Hood River

Tue, Mar 19, 2019 8:00 am - Wed, Mar 20, 2019 3:00 pm

Who Should Attend? Produce growers, buyers, and others interested in learning about: • Best food safety practices for growing, harvesting and packing produce, and co-management with natural ...

Plant Propagation

Eugene, OR

Plant Propagation

Wed, Mar 20, 2019 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Plant Propagation with Shirley Betournay

Take individual classes from the Master Gardener Training. Each individual class registration is $30 per 3-hour session. Register in advance, or arrive early...

Horse Project Leaders Meeting

Corvallis, OR

Horse Project Leaders Meeting

Wed, Mar 20, 2019 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Horse Project Leaders Meeting

Engaging Students in Outdoor Learning: BEETLES Training for Natural Resource Professionals

La Grande, OR

Engaging Students in Outdoor Learning: BEETLES Training for Natural Resource Professionals

Thu, Mar 21, 2019 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Audience: Natural resource professionals and Outdoor School educators

Curriculum and Resources: Project Learning Tree PreK-8 Guide

Are you a natural resource professional who is asked to share your...

Growing Vegetables in Central Oregon (Redmond)

Redmond, OR

Growing Vegetables in Central Oregon (Redmond)

Thu, Mar 21, 2019 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Learn how to grow your own food. Yes, you CAN have a successful vegetable garden in Central Oregon and OSU  Master Gardeners will teach you how. This two-hour free class covers Central Oregon climate,...

Mushrooms in Your Forest with Mike Potts

Central Point, OR

Mushrooms in Your Forest with Mike Potts

Thu, Mar 21, 2019 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

He has studied fungi & their habitats in Southern Oregon since 2007 & is considered an expert in field identification. Come learn about mushrooms & enjoy his stunning photographs. JJSWA Program

Tree School Clackamas

Oregon City, OR

Tree School Clackamas

Sat, Mar 23, 2019 8:15 am - 5:15 pm

Tree School Clackamas is a one-day educational event celebrating our NW Oregon forests. In 2019, Tree School features seventy five classes covering a diverse range of key topics supporting successful...

Rose Pruning Workshop
a garden of roses surrounded by ponderosa pine trees

The Dalles, OR

Rose Pruning Workshop

Sat, Mar 23, 2019 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Join us for our annual Rose Pruning Workshop at the beautiful (not blooming, of course) rose garden at Sorosis Park! Learn research-based recommendations for pruning from Master Gardeners, and then...

Hunt to Home Part 2

Central Point, OR

Hunt to Home Part 2

Sat, Mar 23, 2019 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Knowing how to butcher, cut, and wrap your own meat is a time-honored skill that adds to your family’s food security and saves you money. Safe procedures for making jerky and sausage; pressure canning...

Growing Vegetables in Central Oregon (Madras)

Madras, OR

Growing Vegetables in Central Oregon (Madras)

Sat, Mar 23, 2019 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Learn how to grow your own food. Yes, you CAN have a successful vegetable garden in Central Oregon and OSU  Master Gardeners will teach you how. This two-hour free class covers Central Oregon climate,...

Compost Workshop- FREE

Eugene, OR

Compost Workshop- FREE

Sat, Mar 23, 2019 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

For beginning to experienced composters, these hands-on workshops will cover the basics of how composting works, which materials to use, and the different methods and types of compost bins available....

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Climate change negatively affects waterbirds in the American West

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New research shows that recent climate change is having profound effects on wetlands across the American West – affecting birds that use these wetlands for breeding, migration and wintering.


 

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No need for tears if you plant onions soon

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No need for tears if you plant onions soon

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March and April are prime times to plant onions.

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List of resources and plants for gardening without irrigation.

Agritourism Questions and Resources
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Agritourism Questions and Resources

Much information on the Internet advises agritourism businesses about the ins and outs of the field. This is a summary and synthesis of information from existing resources.

By Miles Phillips

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A summary of the main trunk diseases causing issues in Oregon and management methods.

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What's a fast-growing tree for a privacy screen?

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What's a fast-growing tree for a privacy screen?

I'm looking for trees to plant to act as a barrier to cars coming past our property; a south facing space that is wet in the winter from runoff. Any suggestions? Height isn't a concern as there's space to plant away from power lines. Just want a visual block to the road, maybe a little helpful with...

Questions Planners may anticipate regarding the Agritourism Industry’s Farm Direct Sales and other Farm-Based Activities
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Questions Planners may anticipate regarding the Agritourism Industry’s Farm Direct Sales and other Farm-Based Activities

Agritourism is becoming an increasingly important industry in the U.S. and throughout the world as people seek authentic, farm-based products and experiences. As the industry gains momentum, planners will probably experience a mounting number of inquiries from farms and farm-related businesses wishing to add or expand agritourism in their business mix.

By Mary Stewart

Low-cost Method for Conducting an Evaluation of Pricing and Online Presence of Tour Operators

OSU Sea Grant Publication

Low-cost Method for Conducting an Evaluation of Pricing and Online Presence of Tour Operators

This information is for Sea Grant staff and others who wish to evaluate the online presence of outdoor recreational tours and other guided-experience businesses.

Go miniature with a glass terrarium

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Go miniature with a glass terrarium

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xGive your terrarium your own spin with accessories from sea shells and drift wood to miniature garden and animal pieces.

By Kym Pokorny

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