This new Land Steward course from Oregon State University Extension will equip landowners and managers to care for their properties and gain knowledge in wildfire risk reduction, woodland management, encouraging and controlling wildlife, stream ecology, pasture management, growing healthy soils, small acreage infrastructure, stewardship planning, and more. With a blend of online, classroom, and field instruction, this course is well-suited for busy adults who enjoy online learning but also want to see stewardship in action.
Throughout the course, you can expect to spend up to two hours per week on each self-paced online lesson and related activities. Through the online materials and in-person sessions, you will develop property management and planning skills, see real-life examples of land stewardship in action, network with other landowners, and meet natural resource professionals and learn how they can support you. You will also complete a series of resource assessment to get to know your property better and develop a management plan for your property using our landowner-friendly template.
**This program is made available through a collaboration between Tualatin Soil and Water Conservation District and OSU Extension. This $200 value is being offered at a rate of $50, subsidized by Tualatin SWCD.**
DATES: March 4th – May 4th, 2020
LOCATION: Tualatin SWCD (Hillsboro)
COST: $50 (with discount code TUAL70)
COURSE FORMAT:
– 1 evening orientation class: March 4th, 2020 in Hillsboro.
– 2 weekend field days: April 4th, 2020 & April 25th, 2020 at locations in Washington County (details provided during orientation).
– 9 self-paced online lessons: approximately 2 hours per week.
Register Here (use discount code TUAL70)
ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION:
Course modules include:
– Creating Your Land Management Plan
– Woodlands & Forests
– Wildfire Preparedness
– Wildlife Habitat
– Stream & Riparian Area Management
– Healthy Soils
– Pasture Management
– Water Systems
– Economics & Enterprise
The two field days will be co-taught by the course instructors and local experts. Field days include property tours of woodland properties and small farms and will allow for interaction with experienced land managers.
