Upcoming events
Linn County Pulp Thinning Tour
Pulp Thinning Tour: Wednesday February 25, 1:00-5:00PM
Jim Cota will demonstrate pulp thinning in a 22 year old Douglas fir stand that was planted at a dense spacing. This stand is adjacent to the Fun Forest Barn just off Berlin Ridge Road.
Berlin road connects Lebanon with Sweet Home.
To get to the tour site turn east off of Berlin road to Upper Berlin
drive. After less than a mile turn left onto Berlin Ridge road. In a
short distance the road changes to gravel. After another half mile the
Fun Forest road and Barn are on the right. OSWA signs will direct you to
the parking area.
Jackson/Josephine Chapter Meeting
More details (time, location, etc.) to follow
Topic of the meeting:
Navigating pathways to wildfire recovery and forest restoration with Kara Baylog.
WCSWA Monthly Meeting
WCSWA Monthly Meeting
February 24, 2026 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Tualatin Soil and Water Conservation District - Tualatin SWCD (TSWCD), 7175 NE Evergreen Pkwy Ste 400, Hillsboro, OR 97124, USA
Topic: “Forestry in the Soils,” Dean Moberg
Tours at Oregon Barrel Works - Yamhill County
Tours at Oregon Barrel Works Led by Rick Ferrari
Talk about Oak Wine Barrel Manufacturing
Seeding Sale - Lincoln County
Lincoln County Chapter
TREE SEEDLING SALE
The Lincoln County Small Woodlands Association will host their annual native tree seedling sale on Saturday,
February 28th 2026
Location: Table Mountain Forestry Shop; 247
Highway 20, Toledo (South side of hwy if at stop light)
Time: Sale hours are 10am – 2pm or until supply runs out
At this sale a number of native tree seedlings and some native shrub species will be available. This annual event is designed to provide the public with affordable native tree seedlings, promote natural resource conservation awareness, to raise funds for our OSWA chapter and education activities.
Most seedlings will be $2.00. Contact Joe Steere jsteere5050@yahoo.com
Douglas fir, Noble Fir, Grand Fir, Hemlock, Western Red Cedar, Port Orford Cedar, Sitka Spruce, Giant Sequoia (limited), and Coastal Redwood are the conifers offered.
Pacific Willow, Geyer Willow, and Big Leaf Maple are the deciduous offerings
Red Osier Dogwood, Twinberry, Red Flowering Currant, are the forbs offered.
Larger orders 100 – 200+ of Douglas Fir, Noble Fir, Western Red Cedar and Western Hemlock, should be available, but limited.
Woodland Information Night - OSU
Woodland Information Night (Peavy Hall OSU): Wednesday Mar 4: 6 to 8 pm
This annual event is sponsored by the Linn and Benton County chapters. Benton will take the lead in 2026.
Rachel Baschieri, Technology in Natural Resources Specialist with the OSU Extension Service will present "Technology Innovations in Forestry". Lorelle Sherman, OSU Extension Forester will give an overview of digital land-mapping tools. AeroTract Commercial Drone Services will discuss high-tech tools and services for aiding in forestry decision-making and practices.
Columbia County Seedling Sale
Columbia County Small Woodlands Association
27th Annual Seedling Sale
1000’s of Trees, Shrubs and Ornamentals
Saturday, March 7, 2026,
Columbia County Fairgrounds
58892 Saulser Rd, St. Helens, Oregon
SPECIES: Douglas Fir* ● Western Red Cedar* ● Coast
Redwood* ● Noble Fir ● Grand Fir ● Nordman Fir ● Western
Hemlock ● Ponderosa Valley Pine ● Deodora Cedar ● Sweetbay
Magnolia ● Incense Cedar ● Redosier Dogwood ● Giant Sequoia
● Mock Orange ● Flowering Dogwood ● Black Twinberry ● Purple
Lilac ● Red Flowering Currant ● Indian Plum ● Western
Serviceberry ● Oregon Viburnum ● Dolgo Crabapple
*Bag quantities limited
Browse protection available
Most seedlings are bare root, and ready to plant
8:30 AM – 1:30 PM, Rain or Shine!
Be sure to arrive early for the best selections!
$1.50 to $7.00 (cash and checks only)
For Information, call: (503) 708-9066 or (503) 369-9592
Columbia County Board Meeting
Join us for the Columbia County Board meeting at 7:00pm at the Fern Hill Grange.
Committee for Family Forestlands meeting
Attend, either in person or virtually, a Committee for Family Forestlands meeting.
Practice Zoom Skills
Brush up on your Zoom Meeting skills with Mike Cafferata. Open to all members.
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Topic: OSWA Zoom Skills, New Members Meeting, Member Forum
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New Members Meeting
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OSWA Open Forum
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Time: March 13, 2026 11:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
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Coos- Curry Annual Meeting
You are Invited to the Annual Meeting of the Coos-Curry Small Woodlands Association on March 13, 2026 at 5:30 pm.
Please ~ RSVP by March 6, 2026 – by contacting Bob and Joyce Beers
Let us know ~ 1) Number of people attending and 2) If you have any food allergies
Forest Health In Oregon - State of the State
Forest Health in Oregon, State of the State. Corvallis and Online.
Wednesday, 7:30am- 5:00pm, March 18th, 2026.
LaSells Stewart Center, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR. And online.
In-person:$85, Virtual:$35. Oregon faces a complex landscape of forest health challenges, ranging from the long-term impacts of climate shifts to immediate threats from invasive pests and pathogens. Forest Health in Oregon: State of the State serves as a vital forum for researchers, practitioners, and industry experts to discuss the current condition and future of our region's forests. This 2026 hybrid conference will provide a comprehensive update on the trends shaping our ecosystem. Sessions will cover critical topics such as the ongoing effects of the 2021 Heat Dome, wildfire resilience, emerging insect outbreaks, and the latest strategies for disease management. Whether attending in Corvallis or online, participants will gain access to cutting-edge research, operational monitoring.
Registration Deadline is March 11. Click below to register
Umatilla Morrow Annual Meeting
Save the Date! March 20, 2026
Umatilla-Morrow chapter annual meeting in Pilot Rock.
More details coming soon.
Linn County Spring Noxious Weed Tour
Spring Noxious Weed Tour (Oak Basin )
Saturday, March 21: 10 am to 2 pm
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.
Tree School Clackamas
Join us for the 36th Tree School on Saturday, March 21, 2026 at Clackamas Community College!
This year’s event will offer 72 classes to support successful management of trees and forests. Class topics include:
forest management
tools and techniques
wildfire preparedness
marketing and business
forest health
weed management
wildlife habitat
forest fungi
and more!
WCSWA Monthly Meeting
WCSWA Monthly Meeting
March 24, 2026 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Tualatin Soil and Water Conservation District - Tualatin SWCD (TSWCD), 7175 NE Evergreen Pkwy Ste 400, Hillsboro, OR 97124, USA
Topic: “Forestry in the Soils,” Dean Moberg
Planning Family Woodland Adventures
Planning Family Woodland Adventures
with Pam Dalton
Yamhill County Auditorium
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
Practice Zoom Skills
Brush up on your Zoom Meeting skills with Mike Cafferata. Open to all members.
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Time: April 10, 2026 09:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
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New Members Meeting
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OSWA Open Forum
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Time: April 10, 2026 11:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
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Columbia County Board Meeting
Join us for the Columbia County Board meeting at 7:00pm at the Fern Hill Grange.
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
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
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.
Columbia County Board Meeting
Join us for a dinner meeting, (topic to be determined)
Columbia County Board meeting at 5:00pm at the Fern Hill Grange.
Please RSVP.
Practice Zoom Skills
Brush up on your Zoom Meeting skills with Mike Cafferata. Open to all members.
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Topic: OSWA Zoom Skills, New Members Meeting, Member Forum
Time: May 8, 2026 09:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
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New Members Meeting
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OSWA Open Forum
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Time: May 8, 2026 11:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
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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 Moxie
Topic: Soils – Understanding Your Base
NE OSWA Board Meeting - in person and Zoom
May 27th, 5:30pm, Board & Member Meeting (In-person or Zoom)
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.
Committee for Family Forestlands meeting
Attend, either in person or virtually, a Committee for Family Forestlands meeting.
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.
Equipment Demonstration Field Day - NE OSWA
June 20th, Equipment Demonstration Field Day (Agenda TBA)
Hosted by Maurizio Valerio in Medical Springs, OR
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
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
Nuxoll Property Tour – Streams - Yamhill County
Nuxoll Property Tour – Streams
Nuxoll OR Property
McMinnville, Oregon
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.
2026 Woodland Farmer of the Year Banquet
2026 Woodland Farmer of the Year Award Banquet
More info coming soon.
Linn County Seedling Sale
LCSWA 31st annual seedling sale 2026
February 14, 2026 @ 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Venue
Linn County Expo Center
3700 Knox Butte Road E.
Albany, OR 97322 United States + Google Map
See the early details at the 2026 seedling sale announcement.
Pre-orders can be placed at our online shop beginning December 1. 2025 and must be picked up on the morning of the sale by 11 am. Seedlings will also be available for purchase on-site on the sale/pickup day.
Getting Started on your Woodland Plan - Myrtle point
Getting Started on your Woodland Plan. Myrtle point. Fridays, 2pm-4pm, February 13 and 27. Coos County Extension Office. 631 Alder St. Myrtle Point, OR 97458. $20 per person or $25 for two. This is a two-session course ideal for anyone interested in starting a woodland management plan. Developing a management plan can help you accomplish your own unique goals and objectives. Start exploring the resources and limitations on your property in a systematic way in order to prioritize activities. Topics covered include, assessing your property and site, locating and integrating existing maps and resource data, scheduling management activities, where to get help. Register by February 11. Register online here or call Norma for more information: 541-572-5263 ext. 25294.
OSWA Open Forum
An opportunity for OSWA members to discuss any topics relevant to small woodland owners.
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Time: Jan 9, 2026 11:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
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New Members Meeting
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Time: February 13, 2026 10:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
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Columbia County Board Meeting
Join us for the Columbia County Board meeting at 7:00pm at the Fern Hill Grange.
Benton Legislative Update Seminar
Benton Small Woodlands is hosting a special seminar on Thursday, February 5th and we hope you can join us.
Nicole Mann, our advocate in Salem, will share a recap of the 2025 legislative session, focusing on new laws that impact forestland owners. Many of you have asked about SB 485 in particular, and Nicole can share the legislation and the intent behind it. This will help in conversations with your own tax and legal advisors as you plan for the years ahead.
Date: Thursday, February 5th
Time: 6:00 pm to around 7:30 pm
Location: Zoom (details below)
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Winter Foraging Opportunities - Zoom
Winter foraging opportunities hosted by Columbia Chapter OSWA.
A focus on Truffles. Members will share their experiences with Oregon truffles, including how to check your own property.
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Topic: Winter Foraging Opportunities
Time: Feb 5, 2026 06:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
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DSWA Annual Meeting
DSWA Annual Meeting
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
5-8:00 p.m.
Douglas County Fairgrounds, Community Building
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Rachel Pokrandt, UCC President and CEO
Plus meet DSWA's 2025 Forestry scholarship recipient Makenzie Copelin
Benton County Annual Meeting
BSWA's Annual Meeting will be held at the Marys River Grange on Saturday, January 24, 2026 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Gather for coffee, conversations and tasty treats at 10:30 a.m.).
Date & Time: Saturday, January 24, 2026; 10:30 am to 2:00 pm
Location: Marys River Grange Hall
Cost: $10.00 for lunch, please pay at the door (cash or check)
DOOR PRIZE DRAWINGS BEGIN AT 11:00 so BE ON TIME!!!!
RSVP by Monday, January 19th
Register : bit.ly/3MgOBwG by Monday, January 19th.
If you experience any difficulty in registering, please contact Crystal Kelso
at the Extension office at 541-730-3539
Come join your neighbors for
Door Prizes, Chapter Business, Market Updates, OSWA Updates, Education,
and Fellowship
Among the speakers will be folks from the Grange, Van Decker on log markets, Oregon Department of Forestry forester Leo Williamson, and OSWA’s new Executive Director, Mike Cafferata.
PLEASE BRING A NONPERISHABLE FOOD ITEM FOR THE FOOD BANK!
As always, we will have lunch, prizes, speakers and local and state updates!
Questions? Diana Blakney blakney1@comcast.net (541) 230-1248
Linn County Annual Meeting
All members are encouraged to attend.. There is a business side and a social side to the annual meeting. The afternoon will begin with a potluck lunch. 4-H presentations, door prizes, selection of officers and an auction are scheduled.
Free to attend. We look forward to seeing you there!
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.
OSWA Open Forum
An opportunity for OSWA members to discuss any topics relevant to small woodland owners.
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Time: Jan 9, 2026 11:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
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New Members Meeting
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Forest to Front Door- Wreath Making Workshop
Hosted with the Women Owning Woodlands Network
Learn how to identify, harvest, and use native forest materials to make beautiful wreaths! At this festive forest workshop, you will design and construct your very own wreath to take home with you, just in time for the holidays.
Some greenery will be provided; however, we encourage you to forage in your yard and property for any clippings from plants that you like! Anything from our trusty native Douglas-fir, to classic holly, to sword fern – variety makes wreaths interesting and fun! Refer to this publication, Evergreen Boughs: A Brief Introduction to Harvesting and Marketing from Small Private Forestlands in the Pacific Northwest, for information on how to properly harvest evergreen boughs.
In addition to some greenery – wreath bases, floral wire, decorative ribbon, and clippers will be provided. However, please feel free to bring your favorite clippers or special decorations with you for your use.
This class is held outdoors in a covered pavilion. Please dress in warm layers. We'll have a roaring fire and hot cider to keep you toasty!
Holiday Wreath Workshop - Lincoln County
Enjoy a fun and creative afternoon crafting your own creation!
Join Pami Monette, florist & owner of County Line Flowers, for a guided how-to demonstration to construct your very own wreath or garland from locally grown evergreens and unique dried elements. All supplies will be provided. Evergreen clippings and pinecones courtesy of Lincoln OSWA members.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7
2:00 – 3:30 p.m.
Doors open 1:30
$35 per person*
Lincoln Extension
To secure your spot, signup here https://beav.es/o8g
Space is limited to 24 participants.
Volunteers are needed to provide evergreen clippings (boughs) for the Holiday Wreath Workshop. Greens like cedar, hemlock, spruce, holly and pinecones are needed for 24 wreaths/garlands. Ben is also bringing redwood and sequoia boughs.
Dan Stark, Assistant Professor of Practice (he/him/his)
Oregon State University
OSU Extension Service – Lincoln, Tillamook, Clatsop Counties
Forestry & Natural Resources Extension
1211 SE Bay Blvd | Newport, OR 97365
(541) 574-6534
Zoom Practice Meeting
Mike Cafferata is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Zoom Practice Meeting
Time: Dec 5, 2025 08:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
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OSWA Forest Policy Meeting
OSWA is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: OSWA Forest Policy Meeting
Time: Dec 5, 2025 07:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Every month on the Last Fri, until Dec 26, 2025, 2 occurrence(s)
Changed occurrence(s):
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Foraging Zoom Show and Tell
Topic: Foraging Zoom Show and Tell
Time: Dec 4, 2025 06:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Forest Foraging Show & Tell – December 4 (via Zoom)
The Columbia Chapter is hosting a “Show and Tell” Zoom session on forest foraging — and all OSWA members are welcome! This first session will include pesto from forest greens, harvesting stinging nettles, and cooking with chanterelles, with hosts Michele Schmidt, Mike Cafferata, and Heather Mohan-Gibbons. They will share what they forage, how they use it, and how they learned.
This informal gathering is a chance to share experiences and ideas about foraging on your own woodland and to see what others are doing on theirs. If there’s good interest, we may continue this series as the seasons change, featuring other members and the diverse ways they harvest and use forest products throughout the year.
Whether you’re an experienced forager or just curious to learn more, please join us! Also, if your friends and neighbors would be interested, invite them to join and share the zoom link with them.
Date: December 4
Where: Online (Zoom)
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Landslides in Forested Landscapes - Douglas County
Landslides in forested landscapes
December 3rd, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
OSU Extension Service - Douglas County
1134 SE Douglas Avenue, Roseburg
Auditorium
$10 per person
Learn about the geologic processes, risk factors and impacts of landslides that affect small forest landowners. We will cover an introduction to slope stability, an overview of the ODF forest practice rules that relate to slope stability, and an introduction to digital resources.
Speakers will include experts from OSU and Oregon Department of Forestry.
OSWA Member Forum
Open to all OSWA members. Join us for discussion on anything relevant to small woodland owners.
OSWA is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: OSWA Member Forum
Time: Dec 2, 2025 04:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
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Forest Vegetation Management Conference
The 9th Annual Pacific Northwest Forest Vegetation Management Conference!
This annual event provides an opportunity for silviculture foresters, technicians, and applicators to connect, learn best management practices, and earn pesticide recertification credits. To learn more about this yearly conference, go to the PNW FVMC history page.
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Continuing Education Credits
This event will offer WA, OR, and ID pesticide recertification credits, along with SAF CFE and AOL CE credits. We will update with anticipated number of credits as soon as we have more information.
Last year’s conference qualified for: 11 Washington Department of Ag. (WSDA) pesticide certification credits, 10 Oregon Department of Ag. (ODA) pesticide certification credits, 6 Idaho State Department of Ag. (ISDA) pesticide certification credits, 14 Category 1 SAF CFE credits, and 15 Associated Oregon Loggers continuing education credits. We expect a comparable amount for this year’s event.
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Interested in sponsoring or exhibiting at the conference?
Check out our flyer for more information and reach out to erin @ westernforestry . org
Washington County Annual Meeting and Banquet
You are cordially invited to the WCSWA Annual Banquet.
It is always good to get together. You will have a chance to visit with friends, bid on raffle items, win a door prize, elect new officers and board members, hear the announcement of the 2025 Tree Farmer of the year and listen to a great speaker. Our venue is a repeat of last year: The Embassy Suites in Hillsboro.
• This event is for WCSWA members and their immediate family • Please register by November 10 • If you have questions, please contact Delilah Marvelle Ahrendt at 503-312-9197 or delilah@delilahmarvelle.com.
Location: Embassy Suites Hillsboro 9355 NW Tanasbourne Dr, Hillsboro, OR 97124
Cost: $35 per person
Agenda:
5:30pm Social Hour No-host bar
6:15pm Buffet dinner and Dessert
7:00pm WCSWA Annual Meeting,
2025 TFOY Award 7:45pm Guest Speaker, Bill Sullivan, author
****Door and Raffle Prizes**
“Log Cabins and Coyotes”
Author William L. Sullivan will be our guest speaker at the WCSWA’s Annual Meeting and Banquet which starts at 5:30pm on November 22. Sullivan will fill us in on the construction of a log cabin he built by hand for $400 on his family’s forest property and the mystery surrounding it. He’ll also take us on the 1,300-mile solo backpack trip he undertook across Oregon to research the state’s wildlands.
Sullivan is the author of 27 books about Oregon, including the “100 Hikes” guidebooks, three books about Oregon history, and a series of murder mysteries set in Oregon. His adventure memoir “Listening for Coyote” was chosen by the Oregon Cultural Heritage Commission as one of Oregon’s “100 Books,” the 100 most significant books in the state’s history.
Be sure to fill out and send in the registration form. Hope to see you there.