Summer Research Forest Update

Summer is a busy season on the OSU Research Forests! If you plan to spend time in the forest this summer, we thank you for respecting all posted signs and closures as we work to keep everyone safe. 

Of note, the Woodpecker Harvest is currently underway, and is expected to be completed by late August. Because of the proximity of this harvest to popular recreation areas [view the map], it is more visible than other harvest activity and has generated a lot of community interest. The stand where the Woodpecker Harvest is taking place was last thinned in 1999, and the current project involves a follow-up selective thinning with the intention of continuing to release larger trees to continue to grow well, among other ecological objectives including oak restoration and setting the stage for future multi-aged forest conditions.

The condition of the McDonald-Dunn Forest that we know and love today is a direct result of timber harvest and active management that has taken place on the forest over the last 90+ years. The Woodpecker project aligns with the long-term interests of supporting, studying and restoring healthy forest ecosystems in the Peavy Arboretum area for many generations to come. Learn more about the long-term ecological objectives of the harvest and read the Woodpecker Harvest Q&A here. 

Sustainability Opportunities and Services

Volunteer with School District Elementary Green Teams– The Corvallis Sustainability Coalition’s Education Action Team is recruiting volunteers to assist with Corvallis School District Elementary Green Teams. Volunteers support the School Sustainability Leaders by assisting with Green Team meetings, gathering supplies, or contacting speakers. Once-a-week and once-a-month volunteering opportunities are available. Apply here if interested!

Students: Borrow textbooks for free! The Basic Needs Center (BNC) has a Textbook Lending Library open to all on-campus students that includes books, calculators, chemistry model sets, and more. Click here to see resources available and make requests for additions to the library. For more information, visit 1030 SW Madison Ave., call 541-737-3747, or email bnc.help@oregonstate.edu.

Join Sunrise Corvallis– Fight for climate justice. Sunrise Corvallis has hybrid meetings every Tuesday at 6 pm – come to Hovland Hall Room 104 or attend via Zoom. Join to make a real impact, participate in mutual aid and direct action, and be part of a powerful community of justice organizers.

You got questions, we got answers

Do you have questions about registration, grading policies, OSU’s new Financial Readiness and Success policy, and wish there was a one-stop-shop for all your questions?

The College of Forestry Student Success office is continually compiling answers to your most common questions and including them on their FAQ page. The SSO FAQ page can help with questions about the new Duo authentication tool and provide you with important dates and deadlines to help keep you on track. Check it out!

Looking for ways to get involved in the community?

Looking for ways to get involved, learn new skills, and give back? Check out these volunteer opportunities!

• Opportunities: Check out CEL’s Database, this article from the Corvallis Advocate, and VolunteerMatch to find volunteer opportunities. Additionally, consider volunteering with the library, Benton County, Corvallis Sustainability Coalition, Stone Soup, the Audubon Society, Grace Center for Adult Day Services, the Majestic Theater, the Corvallis Environmental Center, Vina Moses, or Corvallis Fall Festival. Many more opportunities can be found with a quick search; feel free to contact us if you need ideas!