OSU Linn County Extension

06/17/2026

06/16/2026

Your land in your hands: digital mapping with Avenza & CalTopo
Thursday, July 23rd
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Peavy Forest Science Center, OSU Campus, 3100 SW Jefferson Way, Corvallis, OR 97333
Registration Required - Space is limited! Workshop is free, but $5 OSU parking charge if you park on campus
Register Here: https://beav.es/f7L
Get the most out of digital mapping apps on your smartphone or tablet. Using two commonly available digital mapping applications, Avenza and CalTopo, the instructors will lead you through detailed tutorials and demonstrate how to integrate these digital tools into daily forest and land management activities.

You will learn how to use your smartphone or tablet to calculate acres and distances of property features, monitor road problems, insect damage, invasive plants, and more!

Questions or accommodations? Contact [email protected] or (541) 730-3539.

https://extension.oregonstate.edu/benton/events/your-land-your-hands-digital-mapping-avenza-caltopo

06/12/2026

Get your tickets for the Master Gardener 25th Annual Albany Garden Tour.
www.linnmastergardeners.com

06/12/2026

Meet the tiny wasp helping protect Oregon crops.

Researchers at Oregon State University found that the samurai wasp is establishing itself across Oregon and attacking the eggs of the invasive brown marmorated stink bug, a pest that damages hazelnuts, pears, apples and other specialty crops.

Read more about this small insect with a big role in pest management, https://beav.es/fu5.

06/11/2026

Got berries?

Learn how to turn fresh or frozen berries into homemade syrups you can enjoy year-round on pancakes, yogurt, ice cream and more.

Plus, get tips for safely canning and storing your syrups at home.

Read more, https://beav.es/fuT.

06/10/2026

We are looking for StrongPeople volunteers to help lead programs in Linn and Benton counties. Join us for a virtual zoom training on Wednesday, July 15th 9am-2pm.

Apply by emailing [email protected].
(541) 730-3541

06/09/2026

Exploring Your Land’s Potential: A Farm Tour for New Landowners
Monday, June 15th
5pm -7pm
Cottage grove, OR (Address provided upon registration)
$5, *Scholarships available

Register Here: https://beav.es/fGa

Join us for an evening farm walk focused on site assessment for new land stewards. We’re grateful to our generous hosts, Amber and Ryan of Calico Creek Acres, who are opening up the land they moved to in 2025 so we can all learn together. Their early observations, questions, and hopes for the property will help anchor our discussion in real world decision making.

Questions or accommodations? Contact [email protected] or (541) 730-3539.

https://extension.oregonstate.edu/smallfarms/events/exploring-your-lands-potential-farm-tour-new-landowners

06/08/2026

Now is a great time to get your canner dial gauge tested. We do this for FREE in the office and we offer many other resources.

06/07/2026

Master Gardener Volunteers are here for you at the office clinic desk
Tuesdays 9-11 a.m.
Thursdays 2-4 p.m.

Bring your questions, samples, or photos and come visit us!
33630 McFarland Rd, Tangent