Oregon Naturalist Program - Oregon State University

09/11/2020

Wildfire and smoke resources & listening session - https://mailchi.mp/ffa1922770c0/wildfire-and-smoke-resources-listening-session

08/13/2020

Join the Master Naturalist Program & Tualatin Soil and Water Conservation District for today’s FREE webinar.

COVID-19 Advisory. OSU Extension is here for you. We are gradually resuming onsite and in-person activities, with some modifications.

07/13/2020

Join the Oregon Master Naturalist Program for a free Summer webinar series! -

July 14 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm PDT Rocks tell stories of time passing, climate change and cataclysms. Floods cascaded across the Pacific Northwest. Mountains have roared. Come explore the rich geologic history of central Oregon.

05/27/2020

Join Master Naturalist - Oregon State University tonight at 7:00 PM for our next Stay at Home webinar. Bill Weiler, wildlife biologist for the Sandy River Watershed Council, will discuss how climate change impacts the Columbia Gorge and what we can do to make ecosystems more resilient. The webinar is FREE and open to anyone. Click this link to pre-register: https://beav.es/4EV

04/24/2019

Here's a terrific opportunity to learn about volcanoes in the high desert. Sign up today!

Central Oregon Volcanoes:

This series is ideal for educators, interpretative rangers, naturalists, and anyone who has an interest in geology or in the landscapes and natural history of central Oregon. Four separate courses are offered throughout the year, each consisting of a Friday evening lecture and a Saturday field trip. These are stand alone courses - they can be taken individually, or participants can register for the entire series.

Continuing education units are available for anyone needing professional development courses.

Please visit the course website for details about these classes, and how to register:

Geology of Central Oregon

04/23/2019

Got plans to be outdoors this summer? Attend this webinar to learn about this year's fire season outlook.

Pre-season climate and weather variables point to an especially active fire season this year for the Pacific Northwest. During this webinar, we’ll explore the factors that make up this outlook, define what a normal fire season looks like for the Northwest, and discuss the potential uncertainties t...

04/17/2019

The City of Albany and Calapooia Watershed Council are looking for volunteers to help with an environmental education event for elementary students. For details, please read further:

Join the Calapooia Watershed Council in partnership with the City of Albany Public Works and Parks & Recreation departments in delivering outdoor education to elementary students in Albany, OR. This will be our fifth year offering our Urban Ecology field trips, where students learn about Water Quality, Soil Science, Wetland Ecology (Talking Water Gardens), and Invasive Species. We are in need of volunteers who can share their love of nature with children by leading the learning stations. Volunteers will lead the station of their choice 4 times over the course of the day, with a 30 minute break for lunch (please bring your own lunch).
A volunteer training will provide all information and materials needed to lead the stations, so no scientific expertise required!
Sign up for the training here. If you cannot make the training, contact Kristen Daly at [email protected].

Field trips run May 6 – 10, May 14, May 16 - 17, & May 20, from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm.
Come to as many or as few of the trips as you’d like!

Learning station overview
Water Quality – Lead students in testing the pH, dissolved oxygen, and temperature of Cox Creek.
Soil Science – Teach students about soil compaction, infiltration and texture using hands-on activities.
Wetland Ecology – Lead a tour through the Talking Water Gardens, highlighting its benefits to water quality and wildlife habitat.
Invasive Species – Introduce the topic of invasive plants and animals and supervise students as they remove Himalayan blackberry.


To participate, please contact Kristen Daly at [email protected]. We’d like to have all our station leaders scheduled by April 22nd, but of course we’ll accommodate late sign ups too.

04/08/2019

Do you work or volunteer in invasive species management? Learn how to leverage your efforts with this innovative hybrid course starting in mid April! Registration info:

Have you been working on invasive species issues but feel compelled to do more? Taking part in this program will move your invasive species work to the next level!