OSU Extension Office-Hood River County

08/28/2026

Experience the public premiere of "Corazón: The Legacy of Community Health Workers in the Columbia Gorge of Oregon & Washington" and discover the people, history, and heart behind nearly 40 years of community health work in the Columbia Gorge.

Tickets are on sale now! Get yours today and join us for a screening near you! 🎟️🎬

📍Hood River tickets: https://events.columbiaarts.org/events/columbiaarts/2384301

📍The Dalles tickets: https://givebutter.com/corazon-public-premiere

08/12/2026

Wildfire resources for agriculture and livestock producers

OSU Extension is coordinating with local response efforts to help farmers, ranchers and communities deal with the consequences of the wildfires currently affecting Oregon.

08/12/2026

OSU Extension intern reflects on saying yes, stepping out and stepping up Posted on August 10, 2026 by Tayleur Baker | Leave a reply As my internship with Hood River County Extension comes to an end, it is hard to believe how much I have learned in such a short amount of time. Looking back on this s...

08/10/2026

08/07/2026

Due to ongoing unhealthy and hazardous air quality, we have made the decision to close today, Friday, August 7. Please feel free to call and leave us a message at 541-386-3343. Messages are checked regularly. We apologize for the inconvenience, our main priority is keeping everyone safe. Thanks for your understanding.

08/06/2026

Due to poor indoor air quaility, our office will be closed again today, 8/6. Please feel free to call us and leave a message, messages are checked regularly 541-386-3343. Stay safe! www.smokereadygorge.org

08/05/2026

Due to poor indoor air quality, the Extension Office will be closed today, Aug 5. Please feel free to call and leave us a message at 541-386-3343. Messages are checked regularly. Stay safe, everyone!

08/04/2026

Come pick up some MERV13 air filters at our office.

08/04/2026

When wildfire smoke filled Central and Eastern Oregon skies, OSU Extension employees and partners sprang into action.

They distributed thousands of N95 masks, assembled hundreds of DIY air filter kits, coordinated hay and grazing assistance, connected residents with trusted resources and worked alongside local, Tribal and state partners to support communities affected by the fires.

It's a reminder that Extension's work continues long after the flames begin.
Read more, https://extension.oregonstate.edu/news/osu-extension-responds-wildfire-smoke-across-oregon.

Oregon Community Foundation
Oregon Department of Emergency Management

07/31/2026

PSA: we have about 45 MERV13 20x20x1 air filters in our office if you need any for your home/office/etc. Attach them behind a box fan to create a cheap DIY box fan filter. Screenshot the instructions below.

We also have masks available.

Please share and tell your friends and neighbors. https://smokereadygorge.org/

2990 Experiment Station Drive, Hood River
541-386-3343 please call before heading over to make sure someone is here.

Stay safe everyone!