We’re here for you.
OSU Extension partners with communities in every county of Oregon to provide information, services and expertise to meet local challenges and help every Oregonian thrive. We are committed to creating positive change through programs and providing spaces where each person feels safe and welcome.
Our programs, partnerships and volunteer opportunities are focused on:
- Healthy communities and economies
- Resilient and productive forestry and natural ecosystems
- Sustainable agriculture, food systems, and gardening
- Thriving youth, individuals and families
What can we help you learn?
Vaccine eligibility and information
All Oregonians over the age of 16 will be eligible to sign up for a COVID-19 vaccine on April 19. Vaccines are free. No documentation needed for eligibility. See the coronavirus topic page for more information.
Todos los habitantes de Oregón mayores de 16 años serán elegibles para inscribirse para recibir la vacuna contra el COVID-19 a partir del 19 de abril. Las vacunas serán gratuitas y sin costo para usted. No necesita ninguna documentación o identificación específica para demostrar su elegibilidad. Cómo encontrar una vacuna contra el COVID-19 en Oregon.
Access our ongoing events
We are still active across the state delivering our workshops to you. Browse events in your county or by topic.
Shade Garden: 10-Minute University™ Noon-Time Chat
Trees on the Move: Migration of Tree Species in Response to Climate Change
Those Lichens in Your Trees
Attracting Pollinators: 10-Minute University™ Noon-Time Chat
Featured Resources
Have a Question? Ask an Expert!
Ask an Expert is a way for you to get answers from the Oregon State University Extension Service. We have experts in family and health, community development, food and agriculture, coastal issues, forestry, programs for young people, and gardening.
News
OSU Extension uses statewide network to encourage participation in vaccinations
Efforts include volunteering at mass vaccination clinics, using the OSU Extension website to curate credible vaccine information and provide local access and eligibility details, and working closely with state and local partners to ...Chris Branam | Apr 12, 2021 | News story
OSU releases new, antioxidant-rich purple tomato
“We were selecting for a really dark Indigo-type processing tomato,” Myers said. “Ultimately, we got a really nice one."Kym Pokorny | Apr 9, 2021 | News story
Picking up baby birds can do more harm than good
Identifying the age of a bird is crucial in how you deal with one that's on the ground.Kym Pokorny | Apr 9, 2021 | News story
OSU Extension Fast Facts
Our impact
Youth Environmental Educators overcome pandemic year
Program participants are paid employees who provide hands-on activities at Blue Lake Regional Park in Fairview during the summer.Tanya Kindrachuk | Apr 2021 | Impact story
Virtual Walk With Ease class increases accessibility to disabled adults
Because of this class, all virtual Walk With Ease classes are now more accessible, and the images represent a broader spectrum of physical abilities, as well as ages and race and ethnicities.Allison Harris | Apr 2021 | Impact story
Extension educates Oregonians to prepare for Cascadia Earthquake
A free online course consists of four modules that contain narrated sessions and additional resources.Glenda Hyde, Lynette Black | Apr 2021 | Impact story
A message from Vice Provost Anita Azarenko: Acting together for change
"OSU Extension stands behind the university’s commitment to inclusive excellence. We stand and act against actions that continue to perpetuate systemic racism and maintain other societal inequities. I call on each member of our Extension community to learn, engage and act to help ensure that everyone—those we serve and aspire to serve—is welcome, safe and valued." Read the full statement.
Richard Little talks to a class about taking care of Mason Bees at Linn County Extension.
You can make a difference
Extension volunteers help us serve communities across Oregon. Master-level volunteers are trained by university experts and in turn dedicate their time to teaching and enriching their communities.