Oregon State University Extension - Lane County

Managing w**ds in home gardens can be a challenge, especially when w**ds have already become established. This workshop will cover what makes a plant a w**d and general w**d management strategies for home gardeners. Participants will learn how to identify and manage about ten of the most common and threatening types of w**ds that occur in the Florence area. We will focus on w**ds that are actively growing at this time of year.
FREE
Saturday, June 13th, 2-4 PM

Miller Park, Florence, Oregon
1651 18th St.
Florence, OR 97439
Meet at the south end of the parking lot near the pavilion.

https://beav.es/w**dwalkflorence

For many teens, 4-H Summer Conference is the highlight of their summer! Summer Conference is a statewide event for teens 7th – 12th grade to stay on OSU campus, take hands-on classes, and meet youth from all over Oregon. You don’t have to be in 4-H to join this event, so bring all your friends! Teen participants get to stay in dorms on campus, take classes that spark their interest, hear from a national keynote speaker, experience fun campus amenities and activities, and experience 4-H at a statewide level.

Registration closes June 1! Register online at https://beav.es/fhs

We still have a few scholarships available for Lane County youth! Please email [email protected] to receive the scholarship code for $100 off your registration!

Summer is almost here and we have a great 4-H Summer STEAM camp from 9am-4pm, June 22-23rd! Youth grades K-5th grade work hands-on with arts and crafts, STEAM focused activities and learn about team collaboration. Cost: $40 for non-4-H members, $30 for 4-H members. Register by June 16, 2026 at: https://beav.es/4-H26EugeneSummerCamp

Check out your Small Farms' Program Recent E-Newsletter for some exciting farm tours, events and grants!
https://mailchi.mp/oregonstate/may2026-10613282

Only two days left to register to make Blueberry Maple Jam, Red Pepper Jelly, and Strawberry Freezer Jam. Workshop will be on May 30 at the Cottage Events Venue in Cottage Grove from 10am - 2pm. Cost is $16 and you will take home jams and jellies!
Register today at: https://extension.oregonstate.edu/lane/events/cottage-grove-2026-food-preservation-workshop-fruit-preserves

Join OSU Extension and the McKenzie Watershed Council for a field tour of large-scale restoration projects in the McKenzie River watershed, covering topics like riparian forest, floodplains, habitat restoration, and water quality.

Saturday, June 6, from 9 am - 12 pm
Finn Rock Landing, Vida OR
Fee: $5 (scholarships are available by request!)
Register online at beav.es/fw7

In cooperation with Lane County Small Woodlands Association and Lane Families for Farms & Forests

Join OSU Extension and the Long Tom Watershed Council (LTWC) for a field tour at the Monroe Drop Structure, a low-head dam on the Long Tom River. This dam is slated to be removed in 2027, restoring fish passage to over 3.5 miles of river habitat. Discussion topics will include: fish passage barriers, habitat restoration, and the importance of watershed connectivity.

Thursday, May 28, from 11:30 am - 1 pm
Monroe City Park, Monroe, OR
Fee: $5 (scholarships available by request!)
Register online at beav.es./fwh

In partnership with Lane County Small Woodlands Association and Lane Families for Farms & Forests .

In honor of International Family Day, celebrate by signing the whole family up for this upcoming jams and jellies workshop in Cottage Grove, OR. Learn how to make Blueberry Maple Jam, Balsamic Red Pepper Jelly, and Strawberry Freezer Jam! It's only two weeks away and the class is filling up so register today! Each participant gets to take home the preserves made at the workshop. Registration is required.
Registration Link: https://extension.oregonstate.edu/lane/events/cottage-grove-2026-food-preservation-workshop-fruit-preserves

Did you know that Lane County Extension Service is on your ballot this month? 😃
More information here:
extension.oregonstate.edu/lane/support-funding