Thriving together
El Servicio de Extensión de OSU colabora con las comunidades locales para ofrecer conocimientos confiables y basados en la ciencia, con el fin de abordar asuntos críticos y ayudar a que cada habitante de Oregon prospere. Estamos comprometidos a generar un cambio positivo a través de programas y al proporcionar espacios donde cada persona se sienta segura y bienvenida.
Nuestras investigaciones, programas, asociaciones, oportunidades de voluntariado y materiales educativos se enfocan en:
- Healthy communities and economies
- Resilient and productive forests and natural ecosystems
- Sustainable agriculture, food systems, and gardening
- Thriving youth, individuals and families
Timely tips and resources
¡Información respaldada por la ciencia que puede usar!
Sintonice para conocer nuevos temas
Obtenga apoyo personalizado y conéctese con nosotros
We are active across the state delivering our workshops and collaborating with you.
Attend in-person and online events
¿Tienes una pregunta? Pregúntale a Extensión
“Pregúntale a Extensión” es una forma de obtener respuestas del Servicio de Extensión de Oregon State University. Contamos con expertos en familia y salud, desarrollo comunitario, alimentación y agricultura, temas costeros, silvicultura, programas para jóvenes y jardinería.
Connect with hands-on experiences
Tenemos muchas formas para que los jóvenes participen en el aprendizaje, incluyendo la ciencia animal, la robótica, las actividades al aire libre, los alimentos saludables, las actividades físicas, liderazgo y la preparación universitaria.
Los voluntarios de Servicio de Extensión de OSU nos ayudan a brindar servicios a comunidades de todo Oregón. ¡Puedes concentrarte en la conservación de alimentos, la jardinería, los recursos naturales y más!
Respaldados por capacitación universitaria, los voluntarios de Extensión dedican su tiempo y talentos a enseñar y enriquecer sus comunidades.
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4-H Youth Development empowers young people with hands-on learning experiences to help them grow and thrive.
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Bee Steward Program enhances bee habitat across the state by offering practical training on how to build, maintain and establish pollinator habitat.
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Farm to School and school garden activities work together to improve kids' health and wellness, support their success in school and grow Oregon’s economy.
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Master Gardener™ program educates Oregonians about the art and science of growing and caring for plants. This program also facilitates the training of a highly educated group of volunteers who extend sustainable gardening information to their communities through education and outreach programs.
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Home Food Safety and Preservation Program ensures Oregonians have access to the most reliable information available on safe food handling at home. We offer food safety and preservation resources and classes, including our Master Food Preserver program.
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StrongPeople™ is a nationally recognized, evidence-based community exercise program designed to increase the number of mid-life and older women participating in safe and effective strength training.
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The Oregon Naturalist Program is for people interested in Oregon’s natural history and natural resources management who want to dedicate their time as volunteers.
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Tree School events held each year regionally throughout Oregon provide important opportunities for continuing education and building community, helping support the success of family forest landowners.
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Ayúdenos a fortalecer la salud, el bienestar y la seguridad económica de los jóvenes, las familias y las comunidades. Apoye nuestro trabajo para conservar y mejorar los recursos naturales y los entornos marinos. Sea parte de nuestros esfuerzos para aumentar las soluciones sostenibles para la agricultura, la silvicultura y los sistemas alimentarios en todo Oregon.
Todas las donaciones e inversiones privadas son fundamentales para fortalecer nuestros programas.
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HELPING COMMUNITIES, GARDENS, AND POLLINATORS TO THRIVE
Community gardens are really important amenities in city spaces. They provide urban greenspace and access to local food. Our goal is to help everyone become a sustainable gardener and learn how to grow better. Urban gardens can act as a refuge for pollinators because urban spaces are characterized by impervious surfaces. A good urban garden provides food and forage for bees, as well as nesting sites, supporting pollinators, biodiversity, and a healthy ecosystem. They provide fresh, local food and promote well-being. Pollinators are responsible for pollinating up to 75% of our staple food crop. Gardening is perhaps the easiest way for people to get involved with pollinator conservation. The concept of community gardens is to build community so that everyone has access to a safe space where they can connect with gardens and grow their own food.
ENGINEERING A NOVEL SOLUTION TO PLASTIC WASTE
This is something we need to do for the planet. Pyrolysis is the breakdown of plastic chains into smaller sizes in the absence of oxygen. These carbon hydrocarbon chains break down and vaporize instead of combusting, producing a clean diesel. OSU works with Agri-Plas, a plastics recycling company, to convert plastic waste into alternative fuels. Instead of taking oil from the ground, we take clean materials like plastics and produce clean diesel from them. We've mixed biomass like seaweed in with the plastic to simulate ocean plastics and make diesel. The goal is to implement small reactors into underserved communities to produce fuels for boats and tractors.
MAKING THE OUTDOORS AND ADVENTURE ACCESSIBLE TO EVERYONE
Becoming blind was caused by a pituitary tumor. Being blind forces you to have a better memory. Climbing for about 15 years, it feels amazing to get to the top. OSU's Adventure Leadership Institute creates extraordinary outdoor experiences for people of all abilities. Meeting new climbers is one of my favorite things. We have gear and different ways to adapt so everyone finds what suits them. My experience with the ALI has been amazing. Anyone can rock climb, even if it seems difficult at first.