Upcoming events
2026 BSWA Outstanding Tree Farmers of the Year Tour
2026 BSWA Outstanding Tree Farmers of the Year Tour
Dave & Sarah Ehlers’ J 2 E Tree Farm
June 6, 2026, 8:30 am – 3:00 pm
Register Here: https://beav.es/fJf
Participants will explore the J 2 E Tree Farm’s Partnerships during three separate tours. Observe up close the diversity of this Coast Range gem, nestled in the Luckiamute Watershed across the valley from Fort Hoskins.
1) Join the Landowner with Oregon Department of Forestry and US Fish & Wildlife Services experts on a tour of year-round & seasonal ponds, discussing construction and multiple uses with a wildlife and fire focus, all while exploring various timber stands along the way.
2) The Riparian Management Area will be explored with an ODF expert, discussing new rules & alternate practices within the RMA. Luckiamute Watershed Council experts will discuss restoration project selection and will showcase completed restoration sites. A National Resources Conservation Service expert will explore funding of restoration projects that include Forestry.
3) Private & OSU Extension Foresters will lead participants through various timber stands: 46 yo Doug Fir moderate conifer site, 101 yo Oregon White Oak poor hardwood site, 56 yo Doug Fir good site, and 31 yo OWO & DF poor hardwood site. Get up close to colossal legacy old growth Conifer and OWO trees.
They will make your day!
Middle McKenzie River Restoration Field Tour
Join the McKenzie Watershed Council for a field tour to learn more about large-scale floodplain reconnection projects in the McKenzie River watershed.
Committee for Family Forestlands meeting
Attend, either in person or virtually, a Committee for Family Forestlands meeting.
Douglas Co. - Forest health in a changing landscape
Forest health in a changing landscape: A field day for woodland managers
Thursday, June 18, from 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Southern Douglas County - Meeting Location TBA
$10 per person
Managing Southwest Oregon’s forests has become increasingly complex as multiple tree species face significant, compounding stress driven by severe drought and extreme heat.
While widespread Douglas-fir mortality—often dubbed "Firmageddon"—has captured headlines, woodland owners are simultaneously battling other critical forest health issues, including aggressive pine bark beetles and root diseases.
Join a team of forest health experts for a hands-on field day in Douglas County to break down the intersecting impacts of climate, insects, and pathogens on your timber.
Equipment Demonstration Field Day - NE OSWA
Mark your calendars and plan to join us on Saturday, June 20th, for our Annual Field Tour. This year's event will be hosted by the Valerio's at their Eccoci Ranch near Medical Springs. Spend the day in the woods to learn about managing a small woodland for a variety of objectives, small-scale equipment operations with live demonstrations, as well as home hardening, defensible space, and property assessments. This is a great opportunity to hear from professionals, ask questions, and connect with fellow woodland owners and Firewise community members. Lunch and refreshments provided! Please see the attached flyer, as well as below, for more details.
2026 NEOSWA Neighbor-to-Neighbor Tour - Eccoci Ranch
When: Saturday, June 20th, 9:00am - 3:00pm
Where: Eccoci Ranch (52843 Highway 203, Union, OR 97883)
RSVP: https://gqr.sh/PhtE
Attendance is free but registration is encouraged for an accurate headcount for lunch. The tour will be held outdoors, rain or shine, and will require moderate walking/hiking. For registration assistance, questions, or for more information, don't hesitate to reach out at NEORWoodlands@gmail.com.
We hope to see you there!
Linn County Tree Farmer of the Year Tour
Linn County Tree Farm Of the Year Tour: Saturday, June 20. 10 am to 2 pm
Larry and Nancy Mauter will be our hosts. Nancy’s “pollinator garden will be in full bloom”.
Nancy and Larry have worked hard for over a year in preparation for this tour.
Family Forest Convention and Oregon Outstanding Tree Farmer of the Year
Family Forest Convention and Oregon Outstanding Tree Farmer of the Year
Save the Date! The Big K Guest Ranch
Come celebrate with us in Douglas County as we honor Kesterson Brothers Logging and the Big K Guest Ranch
Tent camp, bring your RV, or rent one of the 20 on site cabins. Enjoy 2500 acres, includes 11 miles of the Umpqua River, the guest Lodge, guided fishing, and learn about tree farming and ranching—a proud multi-generational legacy we’re excited to share in.
Visit https://big-k.com/ for more information or call: 541-584-2295
Douglas - Planning for Planting
Planning for planting: Practical guidance for successful reforestation
Tuesday, June 30, from 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Umpqua area - Meeting Location TBA
$10 per person
Landowners frequently express both interest and concern about the most challenging step in the cycle of forest management: achieving good regeneration after a disturbance or harvest. Join a team from OSU Forestry Extension for a day in the forest learning about the basics of forest regeneration, including species selection, the influence of topography, using the shade of sheltering objects, browsing by animals, and much more. We will also discuss 'downstream' influences of reforestation choices like impacts on future potential fire behavior, forest product yield, and wildlife habitat.
Gordon Meadows Wildflower Tour - Linn County
Gordon Meadows: Wednesday July 1: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
These meadows are located at 4,000’ elev east of Sweet Home in a Forest Service roadless
area. The wildflower tour in 2025 was a success and Lorelle Sherman, our OSU Extension
agent, has agreed to do a repeat. A work party to help restore these meadows is also possible
later in the summer.
Linn County OSWA Summer Picnic and Tour
Linn County OSWA Summer picnic and tour: July 18 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Jim Cota and Mike Melcher will host this event at the Fun Forest Barn on Upper Berlin Drive.
This will include tours on the Fun Forest Tree Farm.
Farm-Forest Meet and Greet Summer Picnic
An unforgettable events venue nestled in the beautiful and scenic Scotts Valley. Set on a working cattle ranch, The Crown O offers breathtaking views of lush green meadows and distant, tree-brimmed hills. At the heart of the property stands a historic post-and-beam barn, crafted with traditional mortise and tenon joints. This rustic yet elegant structure is the crown jewel of the venue, featuring rustic, elegant, and timeless charm.
Personalized pizzas, beverages, and table service provided by:
Douglas County Livestock Association
Douglas chapter of the Oregon Farm Bureau
Douglas Small Woodlands Association
RSVP requested by Friday, July 17 to Brenda Epp
bestlamb@douglasfast.net or 541-679-1565
BRING a neighbor, MEET a neighbor,
BE a neighbor, SEE you there!
Guest speakers, Landowner information, Youth Activities, and more!
Yamhill County Tree Farmer of the Year Picnic and Tour
YCSWA Tree Farmer of the Year Picnic and Tour
Time and location TBD
Columbia County Board Meeting
Join us for the Columbia County Board meeting at 7:00pm at the Fern Hill Grange.
Nuxoll Property Tour – Streams - Yamhill County
Nuxoll Property Tour – Streams
Nuxoll OR Property
McMinnville, Oregon
Columbia County Board Meeting
Join us for the Columbia County Board meeting at 7:00pm at the Fern Hill Grange.
2025 Woodland Farmer of the Year Picnic / N2N Tour
2025 Woodland Farmer of the Year Picnic / N2N Tour
More info coming soon.
Committee for Family Forestlands meeting
Attend, either in person or virtually, a Committee for Family Forestlands meeting.
Columbia County Board Meeting
Join us for the Columbia County Board meeting at 7:00pm at the Fern Hill Grange.
2026 Woodland Farmer of the Year Banquet
2026 Woodland Farmer of the Year Award Banquet
More info coming soon.
Columbia Annual Meeting, Dinner, Elections
Quincy Grange 5 pm, 5:30 Dinner, elections, program, Please RSVP to Mark Dreyer
Women's tree identification
Women's tree identification
Wednesday, June 3, from 9 a.m.–12 p.m.
Elkton Community Education Center
15850 OR-38 W
Elkton, OR
$5 per person
Come spend a morning amongst the trees with Women Owning Woodlands Network! Get to know your fellow women woodland owners over a fun breakfast social. Connect over a fun woodland-themed craft, then join us for an opportunity to get to know our local native trees while taking a walk through the ECEC Native Plant Park.
Dragonfly Ranch Tour - Linn County
Dragonfly Ranch tour: Saturday May 30 10 am to 2 pm
We will view restored oak stands abutting managed wetlands on One Horse slough. In these wetlands beavers dams provide habitat for river otters, and native waterfowl. A catered lunch will be provided.
Watershed Field Tour: the Monroe Drop
Join the Long Tom Watershed Council for a field tour at the Monroe Drop Structure, a low-head dam on the Long Tom River slated to be removed in 2027, restoring fish passage to over 3.5 miles of river habitat.
NE OSWA Board Meeting - in person and Zoom
May 27th, 5:30pm, Board & Member Meeting (In-person or Zoom)
Annual Meeting - Yamhill County Chapter
Annual Meeting at Dayton Courthouse Square Park.
Structured potluck with main dish provided. Board member elections
Speakers: Greta Holstrom and Ed Markie Hess, restoration specialist, Greater Yamhill Watershed Council
Topic: Soils – Understanding Your Base
Watersheds & Fish Passage
Learn more about fish passage with Melanie Klym of American Rivers.
NEOSWA Spring Tour
We are excited to share that we will be hosting a spring tour next Tuesday, May 19th, from 10:00am - 2:30pm in Wallowa. The tour will include a stop at Wallowa High School's Natural Resources Career and Technical Education Program where we will have the opportunity to hear from students about their program and the work they have done managing a local forest, as well as running a mobile sawmill. We will then head over to Heartwood Biomass for a tour of their facility. Lunch will be provided! Please see the details below, as well as the attached flyer, for more details.
2026 NEOSWA Spring Tour - Wallowa HS & Heartwood Biomass
When: Tuesday, May 19, 10:00am - 2:30pm
Where: Begins at Wallowa High School (315 W 1st St., Wallowa, OR 97885)
RSVP: https://gqr.sh/PUwL
Attendance is free but registration is encouraged for an accurate headcount for food. The event will be held both indoors and outdoors, rain or shine, and will require moderate walking/hiking. Please dress accordingly, including closed toe shoes, and avoid shorts and loose-fitting clothing. For questions, RSVP assistance, or for more information, please reach out at NEORWoodlands@gmail.com.
We hope to see you there!
Landslides in a Forested Landscape: Field tour
Landslides in a forested landscape: Field tour
Tuesday, May 19, from 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
Glide, OR (meeting location provided after registration)
$5 per person
Learn about the geologic processes and risk factors of landslides in the field. In this 4-hour tour, we will visit multiple local landslide sites to demonstrate a variety of landslide features and field indicators of unstable slopes.
OSWA Open Forum
An opportunity for OSWA members to discuss any topics relevant to small woodland owners.
OSWA is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Member Forum
Time: May 8, 2026 11:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 840 6695 3552
Passcode: 591382
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New Members Meeting
Welcome New Members! Let’s talk about your needs, and what OSWA can do for you.
OSWA is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: OSWA Zoom Skills, New Members Meeting, Member Forum
Time: May 8, 2026 10:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 840 6695 3552
Passcode: 591382
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Practice Zoom Skills
Brush up on your Zoom Meeting skills with Mike Cafferata. Open to all members.
OSWA is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: OSWA Zoom Skills, New Members Meeting, Member Forum
Time: May 8, 2026 09:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84066953552?pwd=T0p4E9qaecIdYfJv3Tuonglb7Bwpk3.1
Meeting ID: 840 6695 3552
Passcode: 591382
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CCSWA Spring Dinner Meeting
Columbia County Spring Dinner Meeting
5:00 PM, Fern Hill Grange
Lane Annual Meeting: SAVE THE DATE!
Save the date for our 2026 Annual Meeting! Details and registration link will be available shortly after our April 2 Board meeting.
Pigeons Spring Farm Tour
Pigeon’s Spring Farm tour: Thur May 1: 10 am -- noon
Natural soda springs attract Band-Tailed pigeons to this site. Large Incense cedar are dominant.
The tour will occur when pigeons are in flight and camas is in bloom.
Host Phillip Callaway’s wife Karyn, who passed away unexpectedly in 2025, will be honored.
NE OSWA Woodland Information Night
Join us on Wednesday, April 29th, for a Woodland Information Night in Baker County. This event will bring together the people and programs that support private landowners in reaching their management goals. It will be open-house style, where you can visit various agency/organization tables for one-on-one conversations about available resources, funding opportunities, technical assistance, and more. Food and refreshments provided! See the details below, as well as the attached flyer.
Baker County Woodland Information Night
When: Wednesday, April 29th, 5:00 - 7:00 PM
Where: Event Center, Baker County Fairgrounds (2600 East St., Baker City, OR 97814)
Website & RSVP:
https://www.mybluemountainswoodland.org/events/woodland-information-night-baker-city
Please RSVP if you plan to attend for an accurate headcount for food. For questions, RSVP assistance, or for more information, please contact Jacob Putney at (541) 523-6418 or jacob.putney@oregonstate.edu.
Exploring Coast Redwood Management on the Oregon Coast
Exploring Coast Redwood Management on the Oregon Coast
Friday, April 24, from 10 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
Gardiner, OR (meeting location provided after registration)
$20 per person
Join us for a unique, on-the-ground learning experience focused on growing coast redwood in Oregon. Whether you’re already growing this species or considering it for your property, this tour offers a chance to learn directly from professional foresters who have years of hands-on experience. You’ll hear what’s working, what’s challenging, and what they wish they’d known from the start.
Combating Invasives & Restoring Oak Habitat
Description
Oregon's oak habitats are vulnerable. Over time, invasive plants have spread, native oak stands have declined and changing conditions have made it harder for oak trees to thrive across the Willamette Valley and beyond.
This one-day training is designed for landowners who want practical, real-world strategies for restoring Oregon white oak habitat and improving overall forest health. We'll focus on choosing the right tool for the right place, whether that includes thinning, mastication, prescribed fire, or other management approaches.
Participants will take part in a field tour to better understand how mechanical treatments can support oak restoration and long-term habitat management, including live demonstrations of brush clearing, the use of an air curtain incinerator and the opportunity to speak with an arborist. Your ticket includes refreshments and a sack lunch.
Target Audience
Forest landowners
Conservation / watershed partners
Forestry professionals
Learning Objectives
By the end of this training, participants will:
Understand the historical role of oak ecosystems in Oregon
Identify common invasive species impacting oak habitat
Recognize the connection between invasive vegetation, forest health and wildfire risk
Evaluate when mechanical treatment, prescribed fire or other tools are appropriate
Learn from the real-world oak restoration project at The Oregon Garden
Hear directly from a landowner implementing oak restoration practices
Identify available technical assistance and cost-share programs
Date & Time
Fri, Apr 24, 2026 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Venue Details
The Oregon Garden
879 W Main St
Silverton, Oregon 97381
Property Boundaries - Yamhill County
Property Boundaries – Finding corners, marking the line, fencing, and other options.
Ken Nygren, CF White Oak Natural Resource Services, LLC
Yamhill County Auditorium, McMinnville
Grant County Natural Resources Fair
April 17th, 1:00 – 4:00pm (Tentative Time), Grant County Natural Resources Fair
Fairgrounds Pavillion, John Day, OR
NEOSWA will be hosting a booth
What is a Watershed?
Join OSU Watershed Specialist Annette Patton for an introductory webinar to learn more about watersheds!
Columbia County Board Meeting
Join us for the Columbia County Board meeting at 7:00pm at the Fern Hill Grange.
Lane County Candidate Forum
Lane County Candidate Forum
Get to know more about candidates seeking your vote in the upcoming election.
Clackamas County Annual Meeting Dinner and Program
Clackamas County Farm Forestry Association ANNUAL MEETING, BANQUET & PROGRAM
Thursday, April 9, 2026 (6:00-9:00 pm)
Everett Hall, Hopkins Demonstration Forest 16750 S Brockway Rd, Oregon City
ANNUAL MEETING AND PROGRAM
The CCFFA Annual Business Meeting includes the official business for the organization, a good meal, excellent fellowship and an interesting educational program. The event begins with a no-host social time from 6:00-6:30 pm. Dinner will be buffet style.
After dinner, there will be a brief business meeting, followed by "Forest Products Innovation - What's the latest and what's on the horizon?" by Scott Leavengood, Director of the Oregon Wood Innovation Center at Oregon State University. Have you wondered how the wood products industry has been adapting to capitalize on the amazing innovations in products, processes, and business systems? From nanotechnology applications to mass timber construction in modern buildings, a variety of topics will be presented. Scott's presentation will cover the issues, technologies and trends driving the recent revolution in the expanding forest products industry, highlight several examples of product innovations, speculate on what the future may hold, and what this may mean for the small forestland owner. A can't miss program!
CCFFA meeting and dinner schedule:
6:00 p.m. No host social
6:30 p.m. Buffet style dinner
7:15 p.m. Business meeting
7:45 p.m. Program
9:00 p.m. Adjourn
Dinner menu:
Beef tri-tip, garlic/dill potatoes, special creamed corn, green salad, bread rolls, and carrot cake.. Gluten-free option also available.
*Includes all non-alcoholic beverages: coffee, tea, soft drinks, & gratuity
Christopher Bridge Wines will be serving wine and beer at the no-host bar.
SSTOND $47328
Dinner is $30 per person and registration is required by April 3, 2026. You can register online and pay by credit card at
https://tinyurl.com/CCFFA-2026, or contact Jean at 503-655-8631 or email
jean.bremer@oregonstate.edu to get on the list and plan to pay at the door.
Linn County Spring Noxious Weed Tour
Spring Noxious Weed Tour (Oak Basin )
Thursday, March 26 4:30
Welcome spring by viewing noxious weeds in flower and receiving advice on how to control them. Unwanted spring guests include Italian thistle, tansy ragwort, oxeye daisy, European hawthorne, and shining geranium.
Marion-Polk Reforestation Tour
11400 Monmouth Highway. Monmouth. Watch for the signs just about ½ mile out of Monmouth.
Reforestation tour hosted by Marion/Polk County OSWA
sponsored by OFRI and Family Forests of Oregon
Thursday, March 26, 2026 | Lamers Forest, Dallas, Oregon
2:00 p.m. – Field Tour
Tour the Lamers Forest, focusing on reforestation and showcasing redwood plantations.
Discussion will include site preparation, vegetation management, plantation maintenance.
4:30 p.m. – Tour Concludes
Gather at the shop area.
5:00 p.m. – Dinner
OSWA Chapter Dinner and Meeting
5 pm dinner
business meeting
Meet Mike Cafferata, new OSWA Executive Director
Presentation by the Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) on the Emerald Ash Borer (speaker TBD):
Focus on where it is now, where it will be soon, and what you can.
RSVP: Helpful but not required to mary@oswa.org
Sponsored by:
Oregon Forest Resources Institute (OFRI) (fund dinner?)
Family Forests of Oregon (fund mailers)
Oregon Small Woodlands Association (OSWA)
NE OSWA Board Meeting - in person and Zoom
March 25th, 5:30pm, Board & Member Meeting (In-person or Zoom)
Presentation: Fire Incident Management in NE Oregon
Planning Family Woodland Adventures
Planning Family Woodland Adventures
with Pam Dalton
Yamhill County Auditorium