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Increasing the Reach of Integrated Pest Management Through Community Partnerships

This publication summarizes the learner-centered education methods and community outcomes of three Extension partnerships. These projects increased the use of integrated pest management and pesticide risk reduction practices in Oregon. The...

Cassie Bouska, Gordon Jones, Darrin Walenta | Jul 2021 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Pest Alert: Invasive zebra mussels arrive in Oregon in “moss” balls sold for aquariums

Pest alert! The highly invasive Zebra mussels have made it into Oregon through moss balls, popular among aquarium hobbyists and commonly sold in pet stores.

Adriene Koett-Cronn, Samuel Chan | Mar 2021 | Article

Extension Master Gardeners put their hands in the soil for science

OSU Extension Master Gardeners are taking part in a community science project to understand the the transfer dynamics of soil microbes ot humans in gardening.

Kym Pokorny | Oct 1, 2020 | News story

Science On Tap - Portland

Science on Tap is a science lecture series where you can sit back, enjoy a pint, and laugh while you learn. Listen to experts talk about the science in your neighborhood and around the world. You don't have to be a science geek to have fun - all you need is a thirst for knowledge! This is an online version of the pub-based Science on Tap, so grab a pint of your favorite beverage from your fridge and enjoy!

Apr 2020 | Online resource

Oregon Season Tracker

OSU Forestry & Natural Resources Extension's phenology & precipitation data collection. Check out their webpage for details on an online training for this program.

Apr 2020 | Online resource

CEOAS Virtual Resources for K-12 Earth and Environmental Sciences

The list below provides some ideas from Oregon State University College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences for families to learn about Earth sciences together at home. Some of these resources include outdoor ideas* to keep our bodies and minds fresh in this challenging time! Not sure if it’s okay to go outside right now? Check out this graphic on social distancing in outdoor spaces from National Recreation and Parks Association and visit only during quiet times. Respect posted park and open space closures.

Apr 2020 | Online resource

Zooniverse

The Zooniverse enables everyone to take part in real cutting edge research in many fields across the sciences, humanities, and more.

Apr 2020 | Online resource

CoCoRaHS

(Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow Network) - This one is part of the Oregon Season Tracker program, where you will get trained in specific protocols. Each time a rain, hail or snow storm crosses your area, volunteers take measurements of precipitation from as many locations as possible using special equipment and report their data to this database.

Apr 2020 | Online resource

GLOBE Observer

This NASA-supported app allowing volunteers to take observations and contribute to the Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment (GLOBE) community. Volunteers track changes in the environment in support of Earth system science research, and interpret NASA and other satellite data.

Apr 2020 | Online resource

iNaturalist

Use this app to make observations across all kinds of taxa. Every observation can contribute to biodiversity science, from the rarest butterfly to the most common backyard weed. iNaturalist shares your findings with scientific data repositories like the Global Biodiversity Information Facility to help scientists find and use your data.

Apr 2020 | Online resource