In this episode, Lauren Grand is joined by Tiffany Hopkins and multiple members of the Women Owning Woodlands Network to explain how WOWNet educates and empowers female small woodland owners.
Continue reading Episode 37: WOWNet“Everyone can kind of dive in and connect… wherever they wanna grab the bit of the net, they can.”
– Kate McMichael, WOWNet Member
In this episode, Jacob Putney is joined by Steve Denney and Alicia Christiansen to discuss the importance of educating the public about Oak trees and their positive impacts on Oregon’s woodlands.
Continue reading Episode 36: Oak“There’s an overwhelming interest in oaks, and once we explain the importance of oaks, [people] are excited about doing some things.”
– Steve Denney, Umpqua Oak Partnership Coordinator
In this episode, Scott Leavengood is joined by Eric Jones and Eliza Nelson to discuss the increasing popularity of maple syrup production in Oregon and the Pacific Northwest.
Continue reading Episode 33: Maple Syrup“We’re just at the beginning of something great that I think is going to have a big future in Oregon and the Pacific Northwest in general.”
– Eric Jones, Anthropologist & OSU College of Forestry Instructor
In this episode, Scott Leavengood visits the 33rd annual Clackamas Tree School to interview Sarah Cameron and Glenn Ahrens about what the event is and why it’s so beneficial.
Continue reading Episode 32: Tree School“Just seeing how much people light up when they talk about Tree School… It’s just really special to be a part of pulling that together.”
– Sarah Cameron, Forestry Program Assistant in Clackamas County
In this episode, Lauren Grand invites Susan Watkins, Brett Aldrich, and Tiffany Hopkins on the podcast to discuss the value of participating in the FNR Extension’s Master Woodland Manager program.
Continue reading Episode 31: Master Woodland Managers“I think it’s a tremendous program. It’s the best program I have ever participated in.”
– Susan Watkins, Master Woodland Manager Program Graduate
In this episode, Scott Leavengood invites Yasmeen Hossain & LeeAnn Mikkelson on the podcast to discuss ONREP and the importance of implementing outdoor education in schools statewide.
Continue reading Episode 30: ONREP” When students are more connected to nature, we tend to make responsible decisions, support sound public policy, and help create a sustainable future for all.”
– LeeAnn Mikkelson, Oregon Natural Resources Education Program Director