The Forestry Corner
September 2022
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The Forestry Corner is a monthly collection of woodland-related events, resources and updates from OSU Extension for our neighbors in Marion, Clackamas and Hood River counties.
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Tree School Field Day and feedback survey
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Upcoming learning opportunities
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Community Forestry Days at Hopkins
Current projects include: milling and finishing siding and trim for the Outreach Center, trail reconstruction and invasive weed removal.
September 10, 8:30 am - 2:30 pm
Email Peter for more information
Email Jean to get on the list for lunch.
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Woodland Farmer of the Year Tour and CCFFA Summer Picnic
Join us for the Woodland Farmer of the Year tour and Clackamas County Farm Forestry Association summer picnic at the Baker Homestead forest near Aims. Registration is $25 and includes lunch. Registration open through Sept 6.
Sept 10, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Registration information
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How Climate Change is Affecting Trees
This free, virtual Master Gardener workshop will be presented by Jim Gersbach, Public Affairs Specialist with the Oregon Department of Forestry.
September 6, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Program details | free registration
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Small Farm School
Small Farm School is a full-day event for beginning farmers and experienced small acreage farmers and land stewards in the Willamette Valley hosted at the Clackamas Community College. Registration is $100 and open through September 8 or until 150 have registered.
September 12, 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Course details | registration
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A Naturalist's Book Club: The Nature Fix
This book club discussion will be led by Portland area Oregon Master Naturalist, Lecia. The book club will cover Florence Williams' The Nature Fix: Why Nature Makes Us Happier, Healthier, and More Creative.
September 13, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Book club details | registration
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Additional events and trainings
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Tree School Field Day - REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
Saturday October 8, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Join us for an outdoor Tree School Field Day at Hopkins Demonstration Forest! Registration is $25 per person with lunch included. Learn more and signup up today!
The day will include a series of workshops and demonstrations for students to attend, likely topics include: masticator and fuels reduction, log merchandising and scaling, uneven-aged management, fire and defensible space, density management, introduction to birds, tree thinning and pruning, bigleaf maple tapping, chainsaw use and maintenance, ponds for wildlife, and logging with a tractor and winch. Please note this lineup may change prior to Tree School Field Day.
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Oregon Forest Pest Detector Training
This free online course is available 24/7!
The Oregon Forest Pest Detector training is now available for free and offers information on how to recognize the signs and symptoms of invasive forest pests, including the emerald ash borer which was recently detected in Forest Grove, Oregon. A fee option is available for those who wish to earn Continuing Education Credits from one of OSU Extension's partner organizations.
Learn more and take the Oregon Forest Pest Detector training here!
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Resources and job announcements
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New Episode of In the Woods Podcast Released
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In this episode, Jacob Putney invites Dave Shaw and Gabriela Ritokova on the podcast to discuss Swiss Need Cast's impact on Douglas-fir populations. Listen here.
"Just because you find Swiss Needle Cast doesn't necessarily mean it's causing growth declines."
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