COMMUNITY AND URBAN HORTICULTURE Clackamas Master Gardeners Recognized for Excellence A team of dedicated Master Gardeners were recognized in 2023 for their work developing and delivering the “Let’s Grow Together! 10-Minute University™ Webinar Series” by being awarded the Oregon Master Read More
COMMUNITY AND URBAN HORTICULTURE Let’s Talk Plants! Master Gardener volunteers talking all things plants at community event. OSU Extension Service Master Gardener™ volunteers are educators, neighbors, and on-the-ground researchers who serve their community with solid training in science-based, sustainable gardening Read More
COMMUNITY AND URBAN HORTICULTURE Inspiring Gardeners Learning how to plant garlic at the Aspire Together Garden. OSU Master Gardener volunteers train to serve the community as garden educators. You can find Master Gardeners inspiring and guiding gardeners by making Read More
AGRICULTURE OSU Investigates New Crop Options for Local Farms By Kristie Buckland The Vegetable and Specialty Seed program at OSU’s North Willamette Research and Extension Center in in Aurora has been working to identify crop production practices for several Asian Read More
AGRICULTURE Updates on Climate Ready Landscape Plant Research and Extension By Lloyd Nackley and Kym Pokorny In 2020, Associate Professor Lloyd Nackley of Oregon State University embarked on a multi-state research initiative, examining the adaptability of 30 ornamental plant species Read More
AGRICULTURE Demonstrating Climate-Adaptative Strategies for Small-Scale Vegetable Farmers Viewing crops in the agrivoltaics during the dry farmed field day. By Heidi Noordijk Small-scale vegetable farmers and conservationists gathered at NWREC for a series of field days and workshops. The primary Read More
AGRICULTURE Public Outreach at NWREC By Surendra Dara The North Willamette Research and Extension Center (NWREC) focuses on various existing and emerging issues of high importance to the producers of a large variety of crops in this region. Our faculty Read More
4-H YOUTH DEVELOPMENT 4-H member Kate Stamey takes on Climate Change Policy at the Local, State, and National Level 4-H Member Kate Stamey was recognized as a Pamplin Amazing Kid in 2023 for her conservation and climate change advocacy. Conservation Read More
4-H YOUTH DEVELOPMENT 4-H Youth Development Virtual Classes Oregon State University Extension Service’s 4-H Youth Development Program provides opportunities for youths to explore and discover their “spark” but there are some barriers that prevent youths and their families from being Read More
4-H YOUTH DEVELOPMENT Traditional Mexican Dance Builds Confidence and Cultural Connections Twenty-five young Latinas participated in the 4-H Raices y Alas (Roots To Wings) Baile Folklorico project in Clackamas County this past Spring and Fall. New dancers, age four to Read More