CONVENTION SCHEDULE

THURSDAY, JUNE 25

1:00 PM THURSDAY TOURS
Directions provided with registration

TOUR ONE: Roseburg Forest Products – Dillard Sawmill Tour

Get an inside look at one of the largest stud mills in North America at Roseburg Forest Products Dillard facility. This modern operation showcases the full journey from logs to finished lumber. Participants will see state-of-the-art processing, efficiency at scale, and gain an understanding of the critical role mills play in supporting forest management and rural economies.

TOUR TWO: Redwood Reforestation

Redwood is gaining attention as a reforestation option in parts of Oregon, thanks to its fast growth, high-value wood potential, and natural resistance to root rot and other pathogens. This tour explores how landowners are incorporating redwood into their planting strategies to increase resilience and diversify future opportunities. Visit a new plantation and hear firsthand about successes, challenges, and lessons learned from those leading the way.
Following this tour, Leslie Beckley will provide a tour of their nearby vineyard and winery, Knoll Vineyards, near Elkton.

TOUR THREE: Elkton Community Education Center

Discover a truly unique rural asset at the Elkton Community Education Center. Situated on 43 acres along the Umpqua River, this “third space” blends education, ecology, and community. Adults and children can explore the native plant park, learn about the monarch butterfly life cycle at the butterfly pavilion, browse the nursery, and experience the historic Fort Umpqua. This tour is a refreshing look at how natural resources and community development intersect.

Following this tour, Leslie Beckley will provide a tour of their nearby vineyard and winery, Knoll Vineyards, near Elkton.

TOUR FOUR: Archie Creek Fire Tour / Fish Response Study

Step into a living research landscape shaped by the Archie Creek Fire for a discussion about resilience and recovery. This tour visits the Hinkle Creek paired watershed study area, where years of pre-fire fish and stream data provide a rare opportunity to understand the response of water quality and fish to harvest in the first study and then of catastrophic fire in the second study.   OSU researchers will be there to share information about their work and answer questions.  RFP will have foresters there to share the story of the reforestation of the burn area..

Each tour offers a distinct perspective on the challenges and opportunities facing Oregon’s forests and communities. Participants should plan to travel directly to their selected tour location ahead of the 1:00 PM start time. Additional details and directions will be provided upon registration. Which tour will you choose?

5:00-6:00PM - OTFS Board Meeting - On site at the Big K Ranch in the main building

5:30PM Forest Families Dinner and Social - Campfire, Axe Throwing, Games, Social on the Decks Overlooking the Umpqua River

FRIDAY, JUNE 26—OREGON FAMILY FOREST DAY

Registration includes continental breakfast, lunch and dinner. Children welcome!

7:00 Morning Bird Walk for the Early Risers!

7:00-9:00 Continental breakfast

8:00-9:00 OSWA Annual Meeting and Election

9:30 Morning Sessions

• Converting blackberry brush to trees— A hands-on, step-by-step journey through the reforestation process, with an emphasis on achieving high survival. Together, we will plant seedlings, inspect them for proper quality, discuss how to calibrate sprayers and explore different application techniques. We will be getting our hands dirty, so bring outdoor gear and gloves. Dan Newton, George Severson and Gary Williamson

• Songbirds and pollinators—strategies for enhancing habitat—Cafferata Consulting

• Mapping—Using your phone in the field to make more accurate maps, find acreage, and more—Alicia Christiansen

• Kids Activities—Session 1—Scavenger hunts, photography, and more!

Noon. Lunch, Exhibits and Demonstrations

2:00 Afternoon Sessions

• Converting blackberries to trees, continued: exploring techniques to achieve high survival

• Songbirds and Pollinators continued—habitat installation and pollinator survey

• Mobile sawmill and edger demonstration—Steve Beckley

• Kids Activities—Session 2

3:30 Changes to Oregon Estate Taxes, SB 485 Wrap-up—Clint Bentz

4:00 Break—Exhibits and Demonstrations Continued

5:00 Awards, Announcements and Dinner - Followed by dancing, campfires, and enjoying the evening by the Umpqua River

SATURDAY, JUNE 27

8:30 AM Oregon Outstanding Tree Farmer of the Year Tour—Meet in the parking lot for the tour. Lunch included. Registration required.

Busses will arrive at 8:00 and we will start loading up at 8:30 after some announcements.