Portland Metro Area

Oregon State University Extension is the go-to resource for the expertise and knowledge every Oregonian needs to live healthy lives, nurture our great state’s ecosystems, and play a vital role in Oregon’s vibrant communities.

Announcements

OSU Extension Food Safety and Preservation Hotline

The Hotline (1-800-354-7319) is now open Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 4 PM, through October 13th. Extension certified Master Food Preserver volunteers from Lane and Douglas counties take the calls. Read more...

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Visitor information

The Portland office is not open to the public. Due to a lack of Multnomah County funding, we do not have a live person to answer calls.

Phone: 503-821-1137. Choose the option most closely related to your inquiry.

Email: [email protected]

You may also contact our individual faculty/staff directly or complete an online request through “Ask an Expert”.

Contact us

Portland Metro Extension, with options for Multnomah, Washington, & Clackamas County contacts 503-821-1137

Address

Portland Metro Area

3880 SE 8th Avenue, #170
Portland, OR 97202
United States

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Upcoming events

Sep 23

Putting the garden to bed * *

9:00 am - 11:00 am Portland, OR

Oct 3

We Study Gardens: An Update from OSU’s Garden Ecology Lab * *

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm PDT Online

Oct 7

Divide and conquer plant propagation * *

10:00 am - 12:00 pm Beaverton, OR

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What we do

Discover ways to learn and get involved. Here are some highlights of our activities and specialties.

Open Campus

Open Campus provides local access to education through community-based partnerships and unique programming, meeting needs of the Oregon communities we serve.

Portland Metro Area

4-H Youth Activities

4-H empowers young people with hands-on learning experiences to help them grow and thrive. By creating a safe and welcoming environment, young people develop the skills needed to make a positive impact on the world around them.

Portland Metro Area

Nutrition Education and Outreach

We provide Nutrition Education to limited-resource individuals, children, and adults through our team of Educators in Washington County, and our Metro Hispanic Nutrition Office in SE Portland. Workshops and support are available in English, Spanish, Russian, and more.

Portland Metro Area

Farm to School and school gardens in the Portland area

We connect the cafeteria, classroom and community so kids, farmers, and communities thrive. OSU’s research-backed farm to school activities improve economic opportunities, public health, academic achievement, youth development and ecoliteracy in every county in Oregon.

Portland Metro Area

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