Monthly Archives: October 2018

OST Partner Chris Daly: researcher, weather and climate modeler

Brad Withrow-Robinson, Forestry & Natural Resources Extension agent in Benton, Linn and Polk Counties Dr. Chris Daly knows weather. And he really likes weather data.  Lots and lots of data. Chris is director of the PRISM Climate Group at  Oregon … Continue reading

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Increase the Value of Your Observations

Brad Withrow-Robinson, OSU Forestry and Natural Resources Extension agent for Benton, Linn and Polk Counties. The retreat was a great opportunity for OST volunteers to see how their observations at home, woodland or school yard contribute to work being done … Continue reading

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Oregon Season Tracker retreat at HJA a huge success

Brad Withrow-Robinson, OSU Forestry and Natural Resources Extension agent for Benton, Linn and Polk Counties. About fifty Oregon Season Tracker citizen scientists, teachers, Extension personnel and researchers gathered to exchange ideas and inspiration at the Oregon Season Tracker retreat in … Continue reading

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Citizen Science Inspires Deeper Connections

Reflections from an Oregon Season Tracker and Master Gardener, Susan Hoffman. This past November, I attended the CoCoRaHS (Community Collaborative, Rain, Hail and Snow Network) Citizen Science Training for Linn/Benton Counties. My husband and I left with a new water … Continue reading

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