OSU Extension partnerships boost pollinator habitat in vineyards
“Oregonians want to ensure that the bees of the state are doing well,” said Andony Melathopoulos, Oregon State University Extension Service's pollinator health specialist. During his years at OSU, Melathopoulos has educated pesticide applicators about pollinator-safe practices, organized a statewide bee survey and collaborated with agencies on pollinator health plans.
One successful project has been collaborating with local vineyards to increase pollinator-friendly habitat. “When consumers are drinking Oregon wine, they are having a taste of a wine that's been grown with sustainability in mind,” Melathopoulos said.
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.
Timely tips and resources
¡Información respaldada por la ciencia que puede usar!
Sintonice para conocer nuevos temas
Obtenga apoyo personalizado y noticias locales
We are active across the state delivering our workshops and collaborating with you.
Attend in-person and online events
News and impact
¿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.
Datos rápidos del Servicio de Extensión de OSU
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. As a 4-H volunteer, you can lead a club, teach a skill or help at events.
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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 Food Preservers are trained and certified volunteers who assist OSU Extension Service in their efforts to provide up-to-date food safety and preservation information to Oregonians.
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Better Bones and Balance® is an exercise program designed to gradually improve balance and strength to avoid falls and maintain independence. Explore opportunities to become a certified instructor.
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Oregon Forest Pest Detector volunteers help prevent the damaging impacts of invasive forest pests by monitoring for and reporting potential infestations. Volunteers are important in early detection and rapid response to control efforts.
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Walk With Ease is an exercise program that can reduce pain and improve overall health. Training certifies volunteers to lead a Walk With Ease group.
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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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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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The Master Woodland Manager training is a master's level course for landowners who are interested in an intensive forest management training and sharing the knowledge gained through this training with people in their local communities.
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Do you want to help educate people about bee biodiversity and creating bee habitat? The Bee Advocate Program is designed for those interested in outreach and public education.
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Done para apoyar al Servicio de Extensión de OSU
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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We came and as soon as we started driving up the driveway it was magical and we just looked around and thought we could literally live in the middle of a forest. We just thought we don't we don't know exactly what we're getting ourselves into and at the time well the forest is beautiful forest is a forest it does its forest things and we're just gonna live in it and enjoy it. So I work a lot with small woodland owners a lot like Chris and Vern and my first introduction from people is often.
I just moved out here I just bought property and I'm really excited to learn more about it and get to know the trees and what I can do to really enjoy the property more. We often talk a lot about what their goals and objectives are for their property why they love their property what they want to do on the property how they just want to interact with it more and I bring them classes and workshops or talk with them one-on-one sometimes I'd go out to the property with them and walk around and try to help bring them resources to make those dreams and goals come true. All of the amazing publications that you can get online through the extension office are awesome because it kind of gives you a bit of a platform to start from but then you can go to Lauren and say so I read this but mine's a little bit more like this and then Lauren is like the endless supply of information big and small you know and everywhere in between.
I really enjoy being able to connect with the community and talk to people about their forest and their face just lights up it's just that feeling of excitement around around the trees and around the forest and the habitat and everything out there that just gets people really into where they are and that just branches out to me because it's my passion as well. I think Lean County Extension is super valuable it actually feels really engaging something that I didn't expect to happen it brings a sense of community there is the sense for people to come together work together it just feels like it has a really far-reaching ability in our community it's really great building relationships with everybody and getting to see how much they learned over the process of taking a lot of classes and talking to me from that very first day and how they put into action all those things on the property and it's really wonderful to just see those things come to life and how everybody is just really excited to bring me stories about things that they've done on the property Lauren can come out to our property or I can go into the office or call her I think that's an invaluable resource that I hope never goes away you