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In a region awash with disasters, humility is a must

By Andrew Bradford | June 16, 2022 | Comments Off on In a region awash with disasters, humility is a must
Fire and ice picture. Ice laden tree branches and fire scorched earth

Fire and IceSome say the world will end in fire,Some say in ice.From what I’ve tasted of desireI hold with those who favor fire.But if it had to perish twice,I…

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Directors, members will meet Sept. 7 for board meeting

By Andrew Bradford | June 8, 2022 | Comments Off on Directors, members will meet Sept. 7 for board meeting
Board Meeting

Board member Jim Cota will host the next Linn County Small Woodlands Association board of directors meeting. The board will gather Wednesday Sept. 7, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.…

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Full slate of tree farm tours planned for spring, summer

By Andrew Bradford | April 21, 2022 | Comments Off on Full slate of tree farm tours planned for spring, summer
group outdoors learning about Douglas-fir forest

May 10 twilight tour set for Holley forest A series of tree farm tours in Linn County is set for spring and summer hosted by the Linn County Small Woodlands…

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Nearly 12,000 plants find new homes during 27th annual seedling sale

By Andrew Bradford | February 9, 2022 | Comments Off on Nearly 12,000 plants find new homes during 27th annual seedling sale
Bagged seedlings

More than 11,600 individual trees, shrubs, and grasses were distributed Saturday, Feb. 5, at the Linn County Small Woodlands Association’s 27th annual Seedling Sale. The sale attracted 215 pre-orders. Pre-orders…

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LCSWA awards 2022 scholarships to Clever Clovers forestry members

By Andrew Bradford | January 17, 2022 | Comments Off on LCSWA awards 2022 scholarships to Clever Clovers forestry members
Students giving presentations

Congratulations to our 2022 LCSWA forestry scholarship recipients! Linn County Small Woodlands Association has awarded nine Linn County forestry 4-Hers merit scholarships. The scholarships are available to youth enrolled in…

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Bees and trees: Opportunities abound to help valuable pollinators

By Andrew Bradford | January 13, 2022 | Comments Off on Bees and trees: Opportunities abound to help valuable pollinators
Honeybee closeup

It’s never too early in the new year to be thinking about our pollinator buddies, especially our native bees. Native bees are currently living in their nests waiting for spring…

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Feb. 5 seedling sale, local woods fair planned for Linn fairgrounds

By Andrew Bradford | December 5, 2021 | Comments Off on Feb. 5 seedling sale, local woods fair planned for Linn fairgrounds
Bagged seedlings

27th annual scholarship fundraiser offers choice stock in small lots; pre-orders urged due to limits We are really looking forward to hosting our annual seedling sale in person and anticipate…

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New forest pact is ‘paradigm shift’ for Oregon

By Andrew Bradford | November 12, 2021 | Comments Off on New forest pact is ‘paradigm shift’ for Oregon
Cloudy sunrise over valley

Editor’s note by Larry Mauter, LCSWA Director: Jim James is a member of the forest landowner negotiating team for Private Forest Accord and the past executive director of the Oregon…

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Tribute to those who lost so much to the fire

By Andrew Bradford | September 14, 2021 | Comments Off on Tribute to those who lost so much to the fire
Tim Otis

It’s difficult to nail down all that we share as fellow travelers in this place. One thing we can surely share is caring for each other, helping our neighbors after…

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Oak Basin walking tour beats the heat

By Andrew Bradford | September 7, 2021 | Comments Off on Oak Basin walking tour beats the heat
Oak Basin Tree Farm

We started Monday and the summer solstice on an Oak Basin Tree Farm walking tour beginning at 9 am. Despite a forecast of 95 degrees and a two-mile hike, 20…

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  • Linn board broadens budget options
  • In a region awash with disasters, humility is a must
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  • Merzenich family recognized for Oak Basin farm efforts
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  • Stories from the Tree Farm
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