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Prescribed fire training builds foundation for effective landscape restoration

OSU Extension's controlled burning curriculum, modeled after practices used by Indigenous peoples for millenia, supports wildlife habitat and plays an important part in the traditions, culture and sovereignty of tribes.

Kym Pokorny | Jan 14, 2022 | News story

OSU Extension statewide seed giveaway set to return for third year

Starting in January, individuals and households, schools and groups can sign up to receive an individual/household seed kit, group kit or seed-starting teacher classroom kit through the mail.

Dec 13, 2021 | News story

Growing Healthy Kids returns in 2021 in hybrid form

Growing Healthy Kids presented a new video lesson every Thursday through mid-May. The video lessons, about eight to 10-minutes long, give students opportunities to learn basic plant parts and encourage students to try a variety of fruits and vegetables using their senses.

Nov 2021 | Impact story

New book reviews Oregon forest management, water quality issues

Trees to Tap: How Forest Practices Affect Oregon’s Municipal Water, is a comprehensive new book exploring how forest management impacts Oregon’s water.

Kym Pokorny | Nov 4, 2021 | News story