Events

The founding of the Wilderness Society in 1935 marked the beginning of organized wilderness advocacy in the United States. Conventional wisdom had long been that federal foresters opposed setting preserving wilderness areas, and yet four of the eight founders of the Wilderness Society (Bob Marshall, Aldo Leopold, Benton MacKaye, and Bernard Frank) were trained foresters […]

Originally established in 1963, the Deming Logging show was inspired by the need to financially assist loggers who were injured in the woods in Whatcom County. Our grounds come alive the second full weekend in June each year for our annual Deming Logging Show with events and exhibitions to display the skills, tools, and technology […]

Hear inspiring stories of Pacific Northwest “Good Wood” from people working across the local wood chain, from forest to finish. Each has their own perspective to share on “What is Good Wood?” Storytellers and topics include: Jake Foster - Sustainable Northwest Wood; sustainable/local wood broker and distributor Josh Salinger - Owner of BirdsMouth Design Build; architecture, design, […]

Oaks in the Umpqua is a two-day comprehensive workshop for current/prospective oak habitat landowners and managers. Over the course of two days, participants will have the opportunity to engage with and learn from experts on oak and oak-related topics (fire, wildlife, management, ecology, threats, and more). Day 1 (June 23) will be a field tour based at […]

Join us Under the Big Tent in beautiful Benton County as we kick off the summer season and gather for the first full Oregon Family Forest Convention in three years. This three-day gathering in “The Heart of the Valley” (Corvallis) will be held mostly outdoors and our program includes tours, educational sessions, demonstrations, awards, local […]

The State Forests Advisory Committee will meet at 8:30 a.m. Friday, June 24 at ODF headquarters in Salem with a virtual option via Zoom. The committee will hear updates on the agency’s response to public comment on draft Annual Operations Plans for fiscal year 2023, the draft Western Oregon State Forest Habitat Conservation Plan and […]

The intent of this event is to create a safe space for community and empowerment among people who identify with the LGBTQIA+ community within the natural resource fields. We will share ground rules, offer some personal reflections, and create space for safe discussions. This event welcomes professionals and students within forestry and natural resources who […]

Forest owners in Western Washington are increasingly interested in maintaining forests that provide a broad range of ecological functions and economic goals. This free workshop will introduce you to the principles and economics of ecological forestry, the tools to implement it successfully on smaller parcels, and the structural and biotic features of forests that help […]

Join us to learn about wildlife habitat connectivity modeling, synthesis, and use cases from Washington’s Habitat Connectivity Working Group’s Southwest Washington Initiative. July 13, 2022,  1:00-3:00 p.m. (PDT) To register, visit https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_piMgOZ4TTnqP6CjMmYZLBA. Webinar will be recorded for registered participants who cannot attend live. Schedule of Events ➔ Keynote Address by Gary Tabor, President of the Center for Large Landscape Conservation.  ➔Presentation on […]

Did you know you can make maple syrup from our native bigleaf maple? Bigleaf maple syrup is delicious with a unique flavor that is arguably better than the syrup produced from sugar maples in the northeast. Hobbyists have been producing bigleaf maple syrup for years for personal enjoyment, and this high-value syrup is just starting […]

Historians Sue Fawn Chung and William Gow and archeologist Stacey Lynn Camp will join artist and author Shing Yin Khor to discuss Khor's The Legend of Auntie Po and folklore in the forest. Set in an 1880s logging camp in the Sierras, Khor's graphic novel weaves together stories of thirteen-year-old Mei and her friends and family—including the mythical Auntie […]

Forests in the Puget Sound area are facing unprecedented challenges and increasing tree mortality. WSU Extension is presenting the 2022 Vashon Forest Owners Field Day to help you meet those challenges, restore healthy forest conditions, and achieve your goals for your property. The Field Day will feature different outdoor workshops specifically for people with forested […]