Upcoming Events

[Tue, Feb 17, 2026 8:00 am - 8:00 am]

This non-credit online course covers the main components of vineyard design and management. This course is for those industry members seeking continuing education or for those new to vineyard production. Focus will be placed on the importance of making informed decisions by understanding impacts on grapevine growth, physiology, and available resources that includes time, labor, and capital.

Course details

The class will be held live online Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:00 - 9:30 AM.

You can participate in lectures in one of two ways:

1. Live online access
2. Watch recorded lectures online

Live online participation is encouraged to enhance participation. Participants get access to all presented materials online for one year. There is no required course work or exams. Individuals may ...

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[Thu, Mar 5, 2026 12:00 am - 11:59 pm]

The Master Woodland Manager (MWM) training is offered by Oregon State University Forestry and Natural Resources Extension as a high level course for private landowners who are interested in an intensive forest management training and sharing the knowledge gained through this training with people in their local communities.

Each session will be held outdoors at various woodland locations throughout Benton, Linn, and Polk Counties. Instructors to include forestry service agencies and organizations, OSU Faculty, and a number of other local professionals.

The MWM program is unique in that it requires a specific type of person who will fulfill the requirement of 40 volunteer hours over 3 years while representing OSU Extension positively. Volunteer opportunities are not limited to, but can ...

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[Sat, Mar 7, 2026 8:30 am - 3:00 pm]

Registration Now Open!

Do you live in the country or are considering a rural move? You wont want to miss this event! Workshops throughout the day offer something for everyone!

>>Advanced Registration Required - Space is Limited

Registration and Arrival starts at 8:30am, with programs beginning at 9am.

Classes on:

• Vermicomposting
• Hay Quality
• Soils & Pastures
• Tools maintenance
• Septic systems
• Chainsaw safety
• Food preservation and many more!!

Morning refreshments will be provided. Please bring your own lunch or plan accordingly.

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Schedule of events

Welcome and introduction: 9 am

Session A: 9:45 am

• Bigleaf Maple Syruping
• All About Growing Berries
• Defensible Space with Oregon Department of Forestry
• Soil! What it is & How it Works
• Living with Your Domestic Well
• Pasture ...

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[Mon, Mar 9, 2026 9:00 am - 11:00 am]

This workshop will present an overview of the requirements and benefits of the Oregon Department of Forestrys Certified Burn Manager program for pasture burning. This new program provides some liability protection to certified burn managers, promotes safe burn practices, and builds support for controlled burns. Those with extensive burning experience can bypass certain requirements to become certified through historical recognition.

Presentations from ODF and DFPA representatives will cover the steps required and other important information relevant to experienced burners accessing the certification (note this program is intended for experienced individuals, not new practitioners).

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[Thu, Mar 26, 2026 9:00 am - 4:30 pm]

Lane County 4-H invites you to join us for a one-day creative
workshop where youth will step into their own working studio.
Participants will explore a variety of hands-on art techniques while experimenting
with color, texture, and design. This immersive experience encourages creativity,
problem-solving, and self-expression. Each child will leave with original, handmade
creations theyre proud to share.
You don't need to be a 4-H member to attend!
Registration is open to all Western Lane County Youth in 4th - 6th grade.
Please register by March 20th.

Art Lab: The Young Makers Studio

Grades 4^th 6th

Light breakfast snacks and lunch and provided.

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