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OSU Extension - Polk County Contact information, map and directions, contact form, opening hours, services, ratings, photos, videos and announcements from OSU Extension - Polk County, Educational Research Center, 289 E Ellendale Avenue, Ste 301, Dallas, OR.

The Polk County Office of the Oregon State University Extension Service provides research-based educational information and programs in Agriculture, Forestry, 4-H Youth Development and Family and Community Development for the citizens of Polk County.

Looking for a fun way to stay active from home?Join FREE StrongPeople™ virtual classes in English or Spanish and improve...
10/02/2026

Looking for a fun way to stay active from home?

Join FREE StrongPeople™ virtual classes in English or Spanish and improve your strength, balance, flexibility and overall well-being in a supportive, welcoming environment. StrongPeople™ is an evidence-based exercise program designed for adults of all ages.

Class schedule:
- October 15-December 31st
- Tuesdays and Thursdays
- 10:30–11:30 a.m. PT

Register today through Extension's Ideal-Logic system, https://beav.es/SPOregon

If you have any questions or concerns, call Carly Kristofik at 503-373-3769.

🦆How to Have Great Time: Saturday 9/26/26 EditionStep 1. Join us for Gardening for Birds at 9:00 am, at the Inspiratio...
09/26/2026

🦆How to Have Great Time: Saturday 9/26/26 Edition

Step 1. Join us for Gardening for Birds at 9:00 am, at the Inspiration Garden in Independence. You'll learn how to attract birds to your garden by providing the habitat and food that birds love.

Step 2. Take a walk in the garden, look for birds, and take pictures.

Step 3. Upload your photos to iNaturalist and help us continue to identify the wild things in the Inspiration Garden!

🔍Check out what other folks in our community have already observed!
https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/inspiration-garden-at-mt-fir-park

❓New to using iNaturalist? Check out this collection of how-to pages for new iNaturalist users:
https://inaturalist.freshdesk.com/en/support/solutions/folders/151000552105

🐦For more information on the Gardening for Birds event:
https://beav.es/Yki

🐦 Gardening for Birds is happening THIS SATURDAY, September 26th at 9:00 am, at the Inspiration Garden in Independence!🦆...
09/25/2026

🐦 Gardening for Birds is happening THIS SATURDAY, September 26th at 9:00 am, at the Inspiration Garden in Independence!

🦆Learn how to attract birds to your garden by providing the habitat and food that birds love. Then, join us for a walk in the garden and see what birds we can identify. Bring your binoculars, and bring a friend- all are welcome!

‼️PLEASE NOTE that although the City of Independence has temporarily closed a number of parks, the Inspiration Garden remains open to the public via G Street. The parking lot and Mt. Fir Park entrance on F St is fenced off. Please do not move fencing.

Visit this event's pages:
https://beav.es/Yki
https://www.facebook.com/share/19Jg4wpusa/

09/25/2026

Every time you stream a video, scroll social media, order online, search Google or ask ChatGPT a question, you’re accessing a special type of computer called a server. That server is often housed in a building called a data center.

Around the world, data centers are being built at a record pace, including in Oregon. In this publication, learn what data centers do, how they work and why this industry is growing.

The OSU Extension Catalog includes current, peer-reviewed learning materials backed by research that are periodically checked for accuracy and timeliness. Read the full publication "Inside data centers: What they do, how they operate and why more are being built" EM 9913 on the website at https://beav.es/em9913

Have a Question? Ask Extension! You can get personalized answers from the Oregon State University Extension Service. We ...
09/23/2026

Have a Question? Ask Extension! You can get personalized answers from the Oregon State University Extension Service. We have employees and volunteers with expertise in 4-H and youth development programs, coastal issues, family and community health, food and agriculture, forestry and gardening.

Ask a question at extension.oregonstate.edu/ask-extension

09/04/2026

Do you have water treatment, or thinking about adding some - check out what types of treatment might match your wells quality issues or meets your water quality goals. No well is the same!

Learn steps to protect the health of your family, neighbors and animals, your property investment, and the safety of groundwater resources.

September 12th at 12pm
Register here: https://extension.oregonstate.edu/linn/events/home-water-treatment-options-domestic-wells

Registration for the webinar is required to receive the zoom link the day before. Webinar registration closes 24 hours before the class, if you try to register after that time you will need to choose another class offering.

Register here: https://extension.oregonstate.edu/linn/events/home-water-treatment-options-domestic-wells

Abby Thorsen, Polk County 4-H alumni, OSU student, and 2027 Benton County Fair & Rodeo Queen, was an OSU Extension Inter...
08/26/2026

Abby Thorsen, Polk County 4-H alumni, OSU student, and 2027 Benton County Fair & Rodeo Queen, was an OSU Extension Intern this summer with the OSU Extension Groundwater Protection Program. Here, Abby staffs the Polk County Extension booth at the 2026 Polk County Fair! We couldn't be more proud of Abby and were excited to see Abby visit her home town county fair!

https://blogs.oregonstate.edu/extintern/2026/08/14/osu-extension-intern-learns-the-power-of-effective-communication-in-promoting-public-health/

08/13/2026

Have you tested your well water recently? Stop by the Dallas Farms Market Friday August 21st from 4-8pm to get your well water tested for Nitrate! Bring 1/2 cup of unfiltered well water in a clean container to be tested.

Address

289 E Ellendale Avenue, Ste 301
Dallas, OR
97338

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 12pm
1pm - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 12pm
1pm - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 12pm
1pm - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 12pm
1pm - 5pm

Telephone

(503) 623-8395

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