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Rockroses for western Oregon gardens

The top 5 performing plants of Cistus for western Oregon landscapes.

Heather Stoven, Neil Bell | Aug 2024 | Educational gallery Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Hopkins Demonstration Forest

Hopkins Demonstration Forest is a 140-acre privately-owned forest open to the public for self-guided exploration, tours, workshops, and education programs. They welcome guests during daylight hours, seven days a week throughout the year. Property maps are available at the information kiosk near the main parking area.

Aug 2024 | Online resource

California Lilac (Ceanothus) for western Oregon gardens

The top 5 performing plants of Ceanothus for western Oregon landscapes.

Heather Stoven, Neil Bell | Jul 2024 | Educational gallery Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Portlander finds purpose in OSU Extension’s Oregon Naturalist Program

A certified interpretive guide, Natalie DaSilva volunteers with outdoor organizations around the Willamette Valley, Mount Hood and the Columbia River Gorge.

Chris Branam | Jul 10, 2024 | News story

Episode 46: Storm Damage

In this episode, Lauren Grand is joined by Glenn Ahrens and Scott Altenhoff to discuss the impact of storms on Oregon's forests and preventative measures that can be taken to mitigate tree damage caused by storms.

Lauren Grand, Glenn Ahrens, Scott Altenhoff | Mar 2024 | Podcast episode

Episode 45: Carbon Markets

In this episode, Lauren Grand invites Jacob Putney on the show to breakdown what carbon markets are and how they can be utilized to mitigate CO2 emissions.

Lauren Grand, Jacob Putney | Feb 2024 | Podcast episode

The intriguing life of coho salmon and a conservation opportunity for landowners

What makes salmon unique? Oregon is home to many wonders, including one that swims upstream. Coho salmon are one of seven salmon species native to the Pacific Ocean, all of which share an incredibly unique lifecycle. Salmon ...

Sarah Cameron, David Bugni, Glenn Ahrens | Dec 2023 | Article

Eastern Oregon Agricultural Research Center (EOARC) YouTube channel

Eastern Oregon Agricultural Research Center (EOARC) YouTube channel has videos on their research and educational programs. EOARC is a cooperative research effort between Oregon State University and USDA-Agricultural Research Service focusing on rangeland ecology and restoration of wildlands, environmentally compatible livestock systems, forage crops, and alternative livestock systems in the sagebrush-steppe of the Great Basin and inland coniferous forests of the Pacific Northwest. The Center's research program is unique in the integration of research about beef cattle, rangeland, wildlife, watershed, and forest management.

Dec 2023 | Online resource

Episode 43: OSU Campus Arboretum

In this episode, Scott Leavengood tours OSU's main campus with Dan Blanchard to learn about the university's rich history of woody plants and the process of turning OSU into an accredited arboretum.

Scott Leavengood, Dan Blanchard | Dec 2023 | Podcast episode

Episode 41: Indigenous Partnerships

In this episode, Lauren Grand is joined once again by Cristina Eisenberg to discuss how creating relationships with indigenous tribes can help strengthen Western science methodologies to create natural ecosystem resiliency.

Lauren Grand, Cristina Eisenberg | Nov 2023 | Podcast episode