 Stop by the ODF booth at the Oregon
State Fair for fun and information
There will be something of interest for visitors of all ages who stop by the Oregon Department of Forestry’s booth at the Oregon State Fair later this month. ODF employees will staff the booth from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on these days:
- Friday, August 22 and 29
- Saturday, August 23 and 30
- Sunday, August 24 and 31
- Labor Day on Monday, September 1
Learn about fire-scouting drones and the cool new science used to track the emerald ash borer (EAB), and have fun decorating wooden tree cookies.
The ODF booth will offer EAB info galore, including a map showing where the EAB has been found in relation to where you live in Oregon, EAB identification cards, pictures of common EAB look-alikes, and trained ODF staff available to answer your EAB questions. Displays and activities highlighting forest health and fire prevention will be available too. ODF's booth is located in the Natural Resource Area next to the Historic Horse Stadium and the large Past–Present–Future public art sculpture. We hope to see you there!
“Plant the Trees” music video takes root in Portland’s Lents neighborhood with a message of climate justice and community empowerment
Portland-based children’s music artist Jessa Campbell & the Saplings proudly presents “Plant the Trees,” a vibrant new song and music video celebrating the power of urban forestry, community collaboration, and climate action.
“Plant the Trees” is funded by the Echo Fund through MusicOregon. The video invites children and families to groove along to a funky, uplifting tune while learning about the critical role of trees in building healthier, more equitable cities.Filmed primarily in the Lents neighborhood, one of Portland’s most heat-vulnerable areas due to low tree cover, the video serves as both a joyful anthem and a visual reminder of the importance of planting trees in low-canopy communities.
“We chose Lents intentionally,” says singer-songwriter Jessa Campbell, whose award-winning children’s music consistently weaves ecological themes. “This is a neighborhood where trees aren’t just a luxury—they’re essential to the health and well-being of the community.”
“Plant the Trees” is an invitation to grow community, inspire young change-makers, and plant hope for the future. The video will be offered as a resource to schools and climate justice organizations such as Families for Climate and 350PDX.
OSU Extension’s Eugene Tree School is
October 25 at Churchill High School
Tree School Lane County is a one-day mini-college covering a wide variety of forestry-related topics. New this year, OSU Extension is offering an urban forestry track with classes on planting, pruning, climate-resilient tree selection, and wildlife considerations. We have 32 classes to choose from, with 16 of those classes offering ISA continuing education credits! See below for the full list of classes offering credits.
Pre-registration is required, and the fee includes refreshments and a delicious catered lunch. Register by October 8 for the early-bird rate of $65. Fee increases to $75 on October 9. Registration closes October 19.
Soak-It-Week is August 25-31
Leaves turning yellow and falling in August is most likely a sign of drought stress rather than of an early fall. In August deciduous tree leaves should still be green and making sugars to help trees get through the winter months. Losing leaves to lack of water in late summer reduces their health and can lead to death the following year, even if there are good winter rains.
Soak-It-Week Aug. 25-31 is a reminder to deeply water your trees to help them get through the final hot, dry weeks of summer. Watering in the early morning or later at night reduces evapotranspiration and ensures more of the water you provide soaks into the soil. Watering both newly planted trees and older trees reduces drought stress and encourages better growth.
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