Managing Grasslands with Fire
Monday, October 17, 2016 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Darren Borgias TNC, Sean Hedrix Greyback Forestry, Marko Bey Lomakatsi R.P. ($5 discount with OSU vol. badge) Learn about the historic role of fire in S. OR....
View ArticlePrescribed Burning Field Tour
Saturday, October 29, 2016 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Al Mason and Lee Winslow, BLM, and Marty Main Small Woodland Services Building off of the Thursday night talk on prescribed burning, take a visit to the...
View ArticlePrescribed Burning: Bringing Fire Back to the Land
Thursday, October 27, 2016 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Al Mason, BLM and Marty Main, Small Woodland Services Some forest landowners are restoring the role of fire to the landscape on their property. Learn about...
View ArticleWinter Dreams/Summer Gardens
Saturday, November 5, 2016 (all day event) This is a Gardening Symposium open to the public. Includes lunch. To Register & Pay by Credit Card Online, Go To: www.jacksoncountymga.org
View ArticleProtecting your Well & Septic System
Wednesday, November 9, 2016 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Amy Patton, Hydrologist ($5 discount with OSU vol. badge) Learn how to keep your well water clean and how to maintain your septic system. Bring 1 cup of...
View ArticleUnderstanding Your Site’s Potential
Thursday, November 17, 2016 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM This talk will help you better understand the potential of your site to support various types and densities of forest vegetation, now and in the future...
View ArticleReading your Land's Capacity for Adaptation in Changing Climate
Monday, November 14, 2016 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Tom Atzet- Speaker 1st of 3 Series Understanding how your forest will likely react to predicted climate changes is essential to planning your forest...
View ArticleTEMPORARY OFFICE CLOSER DECEMBER 2016
Monday, December 5, 2016 - Monday, January 2, 2017 (all day event) Dear Valued Clientele & Volunteers, The Extension office and meeting rooms, located at 569 Hanley Rd., Central Point, OR...
View ArticleWeed Control for Land Owners
Tuesday, February 21, 2017 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Wondering what's the problem with weeds? What practices promote beneficial plants over weeds? How to make the best choices if it comes to herbacides? Join...
View ArticleHOW TO CREATE YOUR OWN FOOD FOREST
Tuesday, February 21, 2017 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM A FOOD FOREST IS A TECHNIQUE WHICH MIMICS A WOODLAND ECOSYSTEM BY SUBMITTING EDIBLE TREES. SHRUBS, PERENNIALS AND ANNUALS. PLEASE PRE PAY AND REGISTER...
View ArticleBASIC FARM EQUIPMENT
Saturday, February 25, 2017 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Instructor: David Mostue, farmer & equipment guru. This class offers an introduction to farm equipment maintenance and repair including: 1) an overview...
View ArticleYour Farm: Growing Success
Friday, February 24, 2017 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Taught by Atina Diffley, a nationally known farmer & wholesale development expert. Hosted by Thrive and FamilyFarmed. The event is hosted by Thrive...
View ArticlePOULTRY MANAGEMENT for LARGER FLOCKS
Tuesday, February 28, 2017 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM Demand for local eggs and poultry meat is hot, but how does one manage larger flocks of birds? Dr. James Hermes will present this poultry class with a focus...
View ArticleMASON BEES-BUILD IT AND THEY WILL COME
Tuesday, February 28, 2017 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM LEARN ABOUT MASON BEES AS IMPORTANT POLLINATORS, AND BUILD A SPECIAL HOUSE FOR THEM TO TAKE HOME TO YOUR GARDEN. PLEASE PRE PAY AND REGISTER ONLINE...
View ArticleCritter Cams
Tuesday, March 14, 2017 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Trail Cameras are increasingly affordable and easy to use. Learn how to select, set and otherwise use Trail Cams. Besides the fun learning experience of...
View ArticleADVANCED FARM EQUIPMENT
Saturday, March 11, 2017 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Instructor: David Mostue, farmer & equipment guru. Enrollment limited to 8. Basic Farm Equipment a pre-requisite. Small class size will provide an...
View ArticleCOMPANION PLANTING
Thursday, March 9, 2017 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM cOMPANION PLANTING IS A STRTEGY FOR MAXIMIZING THE BENEFITS OF EACH PLANT WHILE CREATING A SUPPORTIVE BOTANICAL ECOSYSTEM. PLEASE PRE PAY AND REGISTER ONLINE...
View ArticleSEASONAL MAINTENANCE: SPRING CLEAN
Saturday, March 18, 2017 12:30 PM - 3:00 PM LEARN WHAT TO PLANT, AND WHAT SEASONAL MAINTENANCE SHOULD OCCUR IN SPRING TO MAXIMIZE BLOOMS AND PRODUCTIVITY. PLEASE PRE PAY AND REGISTER ONLINE...
View ArticleSPRING CULTIVATION TECHNIQUES (1 of 3)
Saturday, March 25, 2017 12:30 PM - 3:00 PM THIS IS A SPECIAL, EDUCATIONAL WORK PARTY FOR THE FOOD SECURITY GARDEN lEARN TO CULTIVATE THE SOIL WITHOUT TILLING FOR SPRING COVER CROPS. PLEASE PRE PAY AND...
View ArticleORGANIC ORCHARD CARE
Saturday, April 1, 2017 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM THIS CLASS IS IN THE ORCHARD HERE AT EXTENSION AND WILL SHOW HOW TO ORGANICALLY MAXIMIZE HEALTH AND HARVEST. PLEASE PRE PAY AND REGISTER ONLINE...
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