Deschutes County OSU Extension

The Deschutes County OSU Extension office will be closed next Friday, June 12, while our Fairgrounds partners host the Reggae Rise Up festival. We will reopen on Monday, June 15, at 8:00 AM.

Thank you for your understanding and patience.

Join Central Oregon's OSU Extension Forester, Jenna Deibel, for a walk in the wods learning tree ID, ecology, and mindfulness at the Metolius Preserve on June 14. Register online at https://beav.es/fiC

OSU Extension connects Oregon communities to relevant and important university research and education through local offices across the state.

We are hiring a Deschutes County Administrative Office Manager to lead the operations that make that work possible. This is an important role with real authority: budget oversight across multiple funding sources, HR and supervision responsibilities, facilities management, and a public-facing presence with county government and community partners. If you thrive in complex, mission-driven environments and want your work to matter locally, this is worth a close look.

OSU Extension's work in Deschutes County reaches farmers, families, kids, and communities. Our work contributes to forest health, water quality, and fire resilience. The Administrative Office Manager doesn't deliver those programs. Their job is to make sure every faculty member has what they need to do their best work and reach more people: the funding, the facilities, the contracts, the infrastructure.

This is a leadership role for someone who finds deep satisfaction in the operational and relational work behind a mission. They'll lead a small admin team, build genuine relationships with faculty and other offices across the state, and dig into the details: where each program wants to grow, who they're not yet reaching, and how to clear the way.

Learn more about us: https://extension.oregonstate.edu/about

Join Central Oregon OSU Extension Service's very own Scott Duggan for a workshop on identifying toxic plants in your pastures.

For more information or to RSVP, please visit https://schoolofranch.org/workshop/toxic-plants-pastures/

Join us Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 9:00 AM for OSU Calving School!

Attendees will learn information regarding nutritional management and facilities considerations to provide optimal care for gestating cattle. Participants will also learn about the calving process and how to properly deliver a calf experiencing a difficult birth.

Free Online Registration at: https://beav.es/CalvingSchool

Lunch will be provided

Calving school will be held at Teixeira Ranch at 3867 NW Lower Bridge Way, Terrebonne, OR 97760.

Questions? Call 541-447-6228

Join Jenna Deibel, Central OR Extension Forester, for a fun, flat, 2.5 mile walk in the woods as we get to know our local trees! This hands-on workshop will introduce simple tips and tricks for identifying native species by their bark, needles, cones, and overall shape. Whether you're new to tree ID or just want to brush up on your skills, this is a relaxed, beginner-friendly outing designed to help you feel more confident recognizing the trees around you.

This class is $15. For $10 more ($25 total) you will receive your own copy of "Trees to Know in Oregon and Washington" by Edward C. Jensen.

Registration closes end of day Monday, September 29, 2025.

To register, please visit https://beav.es/Tree_Walk

Our Fairground partners are in full swing with the Cascade Equinox Fesitval! As much as we enjoy the energy and community this event inspires, it is probably not the best week to come to the OSU Extension office, so we will be closing a bit early on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, at 12:00 PM, and will be closed all day on Friday, Sept. 19, 2025.
We appreciate your understanding and flexibility, and we look forward to serving you again when we reopen at 8:00 AM on
Monday, Sept 22, 2025.
Thank you for being part of our community!

Our Fairground partners are in full swing with the Reggae Rise Up Festival! As much as we enjoy the energy and community this event inspires, it is probably not the best week to come to the OSU Extension office, so we will be closing a bit early on Thursday, August 28, 2025, at 12:00 PM, and will be closed all day on Friday, August 29, 2025.

We appreciate your understanding and flexibility, and we look forward to serving you again when we reopen after the Labor Day holiday at 8:00 AM on Tuesday, September 2, 2025.

Thank you for being part of our community!

Do you know someone that has a beautiful garden or landscape, and lives in or around the Redmond area? We are looking for nominations of potential sites for our 31st Annual High Desert Garden Tour in 2026! High Desert Garden Tour To be considered for next year's tour, email photos of your garden and landscape to [email protected]

Join us tomorrow, Saturday, July 19th, for the 30th Annual High Desert Garden Tour, presented by OSU Extension Service and OSU Master Gardeners™. This is a self-guided tour of 6 beautiful gardens in the Bend area. This year’s tour features a wide variety of garden styles including a cut flower farm, waterwise landscaping, and a community garden. Call 541-548-6088 for more information.