Upcoming events
Washington County Monthly Meeting
For our meeting this fall we are excited that Lindsay Davis will be speaking to us about Hampton Lumber's pilot pollinator habitat enhancement project. When they began the pilot pollinator enhancement program in 2017, there was very little information available about which native bees made use of forest habitat and no substantive information about how post-harvest management might affect bees. Hampton's partners in the conservation and academic community encouraged them to try out different management prescriptions and evaluate their effectiveness.
Over the course of three years (2018-2021) Hampton has treated over 165 acres of recently harvested forestland with different variations of habitat enhancement. Treatments included:
• Sowing seeds of native plants particularly valuable to pollinators, either for food or habitat.
• Creation and maintenance of piles of woody debris to serve as nesting sites.
• Altering woody debris management to increase competitiveness of flowering plants.
• Maintaining small areas of cleared, lightly disturbed top soil for ground nesting species.
• Creation of treatment exclusion zones within the pilot project area for research into the effectiveness of the pilot treatments.
• Doing pre and post-treatment species surveys to provide indications of treatment effectiveness.
Lindsay will be presenting the preliminary results of the project, including how they are providing assistance to other forest landowners interested in improving habitat for pollinators on their properties. For more information see their website https://www.hamptonlumber.com/trees-bees.
Woodland Management: Taking Care of a Woodland Property
Woodland Management: Taking Care of a Woodland Property. Myrtle point. Fridays, 2pm-4pm, November 7,14,21, December 5th. Field day: 10am-2pm, Saturday December 6th.
Coos County Extension Office. 631 Alder St. Myrtle Point, OR 97458. $50 per person or $60 for two.
This five-session course is ideal for anyone who is starting out taking care of a woodland property. We will cover: How to assess your property and your site, understanding tree biology and forest ecology, reforestation considerations, caring for an established forest, fire defensible space, contracts and how to hire someone to get the job done, laws and regulations, field trip to see examples of things learned in class. Register here.
Native Seed Stratification - Jackson County
Learn how to prepare your native seeds over winter to be ready for spring planting. Get hands on experience labeling plants and practicing stratification techniques with Master Gardener Lynn Kunstman. Lynn operates our Native Plant Nursery and is experienced in rearing native plants.
Class size limited to 10 participants.
569 Hanley Rd
Central Point, OR 97502
Small Classroom
Nov 8, 2025 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
$15 per person or sliding scale. Fees help support the Master Gardener Program.
Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made by Oct 30, 2024 to Grace Florjancic: grace.florjancic@oregonstate.edu or 541-930-8415
Columbia County Chapter Annual Meeting
Columbia County Annual Meeting 5pm
Quincy Grange Dinner
Elections, program,
Please RSVP to Mark Dreyer
OTFS Annual Meeting
Join us for a day of celebrating family forestry--and then recognizing some of the folks in Oregon who exemplify good stewardship.
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.
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
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.
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!
Benton County Annual Meeting
Join us for our annual meeting Saturday, January 24, 2026 from 11-2 at Mary’s River Grange.
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
Douglas Tree Farmer of the Year - Save the Date
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
Ties to the Land: Succession Planning
Ties to the land: succession planning for forestland owners
October 24th from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Benton County Extension
4077 SW Research Way, Corvallis
$40 per family
This workshop is designed for forestland owners interested in planning for the future. We will cover a succession planning framework designed to meet your own vision and goals for your rural property.
CCFFA Woodland Farmer of the Year Recognition Banquet
Join us in celebrating our Clackamas Woodland Farmer of the Year!
Matteson Community Day 2025
Matteson Community Day 2025
Date: Saturday, October 18th, 2025
Time: 9am to 1pm
Location: Matteson Demonstration Forest
Join OSU College of Forestry Research Forests, FNR Extension, and Friends of Matteson for our annual Matteson Community Day. The day will include volunteer work from 9am to 12pm and a discussion over lunch from 12pm to 1pm, with time for questions, socializing, and connecting. Lunch will be provided!
For those with limited ability or availability to join for the whole event, we welcome you to join for the lunch portion at 12pm as well. Please register so we can order you a sandwich!
Together, we will:
-Work on Amy's Trail
-Maintain native pollinator garden
-Plan new trail loop
-Reflect on past year of programming at the forest
-Hear from members of the Friends of Matteson group
-Visions for the coming years
*PPE Provided*
What to bring:
-- Appropriate clothing and footwear for trailwork and landscaping work
-- Water
-- Sun/Rain protection
-- Camp chair for lunch
-- Tools
Farm & Ranch Management Workshop Series
Presented by Oregon Agricultural Trust and OSU Extension Service
Columbia County Chapter Board Meeting
Columbia County Chapter Board Meeting
7:00pm
Fern Hill Grange, Fern Hill Rd, Rainier OR
Fall Woodland Weeds Workshop
Neighbor to neighbor: fall woodland weeds workshop
October 4th from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (lunch provided)
Corvallis, OR (exact location will be provided to attendees)
There will be an indoor presentation, followed by an outdoor demo and a walk in the MacDunn Forest with specialists from the ODA, Benton SWCD, and Institute of Applied Ecology sharing about weed biology, identification, impact on habitat, restoration efforts, and treatment options.
OSWA Member Forum - Zoom (Copy)
Zoom meeting, open to all OSWA Members. A good opportunity for conversation with other small woodland owners about any relevant topics.
11:00 AM September 24
OSWA is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: OSWA Member Forum
Time: Sep 24, 2025 11:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
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OSWA Member Forum - Zoom
Zoom meeting, open to all OSWA Members. A good opportunity for conversation with other small woodland owners about any relevant topics.
6pm, September 23
OSWA is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: OSWA Member Forum
Time: Sep 23, 2025 06:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
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Yamhill County - Hillside Rehab Tour in Newberg
I'm over here doing a happy dance because I finally have a tour in Newberg, Oregon. I love that our chapter members are willing to share their properties as we learn together.
Dan Upton has been working with Sylvia and Robert Burns on rehabilitating their property and asked them several months ago if they would be willing to host a tour. The date is almost here. The Burns recently finished rocking the road and putting in a parking area. Here is a clip of the email I received from Dan today.
Sylvia will present the history of ownership and a summary of early logging, etc
I’ll present a summary of recent logging and forestry activity, neighbor relations, vineyard actions and some detail on the steep slope slashing/planting program.
I’ll have a small packet of old aerial photography, unit maps and a prescription for controlling Mullen. (it’s a major invasive that thrives in this particular forestry ownership).
Minimum walking…can park just inside the gate and see the sights from there. Folding chairs are a good idea…
We will have refreshments. See you on Saturday, September 20, 2025.
Best regards,
Darcy, YCSWA Chapter President
503-550-2361 cell/text
Guests are always welcome!
Douglas Tree Farmer of the Year
Margaret Tilbury
Established 1863
Tree Farmer of the Year 2025
Saturday, September 20, 9-1:00
9 a.m. social with coffee and donuts courtesy of AgWest
10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tree Farm Tour
1 p.m. lunch provided by DSWA
Wear sturdy shoes and dress for conditions. Questions? or to Register by douglaschapteroswa@gmail. com
541-459-1402 To learn more, visit our website: https://oswa.org/douglas
Lane County 2025 TFOY Tour
Join us for a morning hike in the trees with Dell & Linda Jensen, our 2025 Lane County Tree Farmers of the Year.
Ties to the Land: Succession Planning for Rural Landowners
Ties to the Land: Succession Planning for Rural Landowners. Port Orford. Friday September 12, 2025. 2pm–4p. Port Orford Library, 1421 Oregon St. Port Orford, OR 97465. $10 per person or $15 for two. We will cover a succession planning framework designed to meet your own vision and goals for your rural property. Learn tips for dividing the succession planning process into manageable sections. We will cover considerations for holding family meetings, developing a succession plan timeline and strategies for engaging your successor’s. Participants will receive a Ties to the Land Workbook with helpful worksheets. Register: here
Columbia County Chapter Board Meeting
Columbia County Chapter Board Meeting
7:00pm
Fern Hill Grange, Fern Hill Rd, Rainier OR
Better watch your backyard: Tracking Oregon's seasons- Online
Better watch your backyard: Tracking Oregon's seasons
September 9, 12–1 p.m.
Online
Free
Changes in things like bloom timing, the amount/type of precipitation your area receives or other seasonal phenomena are exactly the kinds of thing the folks behind Oregon Season Tracker are trying to understand. This ongoing community science project teams up volunteers, natural resource managers, educators and researchers to further the understanding of weather and climate and their effects on our local environment. You can support its efforts simply by reporting precipitation and seasonal plant changes from your own home, farm, woodland, ranch or school—watch to learn more!
Woodland Farmer of the Year Tour & CCFFA Summer Picnic
Clackamas Woodland Farmer of the Year tour
September 6, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Molalla (location to be provided)
$30 per person, includes lunch
Join us for a tour celebrating our Woodland Farmer of the Year, including camaraderie with fellow woodland enthusiasts and a picnic lunch. Derek and Jessica Craven began their woodland journey in 2004 when they acquired 39 acres of forest land in Molalla. Highlights of the tour include young stand management, root disease management, fuels reduction and defensible space, firewood processing, sawmill and wood products and the variety of tools and machines Derek employs.
A picnic lunch will be provided by the Oregon Small Woodlands Association. Location to be provided to registered participants.
For questions or accommodations, please contact Jean Bremer at OSU Extension, jean.bremer@oregonstate.edu or 503-655-8631.
From Overwhelmed to On Track: Forest Management Planning Made Easy
A six-week course is designed especially for landowners who want to care for their woods but aren’t sure where to start.
Wednesdays from July 30 to Sept 3
From Overwhelmed to On Track: Forest Management Planning Made Easy
A six-week course is designed especially for landowners who want to care for their woods but aren’t sure where to start.
Wednesdays from July 30 to Sept 3
Volunteer Trail Work Day at HJ Andrews
Join OSU staff and fellow woodland owners for a relaxed trail maintenance work party at HJ Andrews!
From Overwhelmed to On Track: Forest Management Planning Made Easy
A six-week course is designed especially for landowners who want to care for their woods but aren’t sure where to start.
Wednesdays from July 30 to Sept 3
Marion-Polk Annual Meeting
pcoming Annual Meeting: August 16
Now, mark your calendars for our Marion-Polk Chapter Annual Meeting on Saturday, August 16, starting at 10:30 AM. We'll meet at the south end of Bush's Pasture Park in Salem, along Leffelle Street—plenty of parking available nearby.
Agenda highlights:
Election of Officers: We'll vote on chapter leadership for the coming year.
Log Market Report: Terry Lamers will provide an update on current log market trends.
Member-to-Member Information Exchange: This year's theme focuses on sharing knowledge among ourselves. No formal speaker—just members talking to members about issues, challenges, and resources they've found useful. Bring books, articles, or discuss websites with superb content on forestry, wood products, or related topics. It's a great chance to learn from each other!
Like last year, we'll enjoy Subway sandwiches for lunch. The cost to attend is just $5 per person (pay upon arrival) to help cover food—note that the chapter will subsidize the remaining expenses to keep it affordable for all. Invite friends and neighbors ... everyone is welcome.
To ensure we order enough food, please RSVP to this email (drdavesullivan@gmail.com) by noon on Friday, August 15. Let us know how many in your party will be attending.
We're looking forward to a productive and engaging gathering—hope to see you there!
Meet with the Executive Director
The first call is scheduled for Friday, August 15 th , at 11:00, with future calls at varying times to fit
different schedules. If members find value in these, we’ll keep them going. Here is the zoom link
as well:
Mike Cafferata is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: New Link for Meet the Executive Director
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Landslides in Forested Landscapes
Port Orford. Friday, August 15th. 9am-3:30pm. Port Orford. Save the date. Cost will be $20/person.
This one-day workshop will include morning lectures followed by field visits to nearby landslide landforms. Learn about the geologic processes, risk factors and impacts that effect forest landowners. We will cover ODF forest practice rules that apply to harvesting and road construction. Contact Norma Kline at Norma.Kline@oregonstate.edu to receive additional information. Registration will be available in July.
Landslides in Forested Landscapes
Learn about geologic processes, public safety considerations and forest practice rules relevant to small woodland owners
From Overwhelmed to On Track: Forest Management Planning Made Easy
A six-week course is designed especially for landowners who want to care for their woods but aren’t sure where to start.
Wednesdays from July 30 to Sept 3
Columbia County Chapter Board Meeting
Columbia County Chapter Board Meeting
7:00pm
Fern Hill Grange, Fern Hill Rd, Rainier OR
Tailgate Tour: Big Leaf Maple Syruping
Do you have maple trees on your property? Do you enjoy tasty treats? Join us for an introduction to bigleaf maple syrup production at Brian and Blair Kearney's property near Mohawk, OR!
Forest Foraging - Columbia and Yamhill Counties
We would love to have you join for this multi-chapter event on August 9th
The Forest Foraging Tree Farm Tour is a Neighbor to Neighbor (N2N) event and is being hosted by OSWA, OFRI, and the Columbia, Washington, and Yamhill OSWA Chapters. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet and share a potluck meal with members from all 3 chapters and others in our community, and to learn about foraging in your forest. Because it is a N2N event, please feel free to invite friends and neighbors. Be sure to RSVP. Here are the details:
Date: Saturday, August 9th
Time: Noon - 2pm
Location: 23515 Beaver Falls Road, Clatskanie, OR 97016
RSVP by 8/5/2025 to: Darcy Davis, 503-550-2361 cell/text, darcydavis4OSWA@gmail.com
We hope to see you there!
RSVP to darcydavis4oswa@gmail.com
