OSU Extension Office-Hood River County

10/20/2026

The Community Wildfire Leaders Meeting is an opportunity to connect with others who share that goal. Through semi-regular gatherings (monthly or quarterly), participants can exchange ideas, share successes and challenges, learn from wildfire professionals, and explore funding and collaboration opportunities.

At our first meeting on 10/29, we'll discuss what participants hope to gain from the group and gather input on meeting topics, format, and frequency to help shape the program moving forward.

When: October 29, 5:00 PM (future recurring meeting dates and times will be decided in this meeting)

Where: Hood River Library Group Meeting Room

RSVP: https://luma.com/d7wtwekw

Who should Attend? This group is intended for anyone interested in helping organize their neighborhood around wildfire preparedness and mitigation. If you know other community leaders, volunteers, or engaged neighbors who may be interested, please feel free to invite them.

09/25/2026

Our office will be closed next week Sept 28 - Oct 1 for the statewide Extension Annual Conference in Corvallis.

You are welcome to call us and leave a message, and we will return your call when we return on Monday, October 5.

We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.

09/08/2026

09/08/2026

Black Thumb goes Green: A failed Tygh Valley garden led Hilary Jensen to the Master Gardeners — and ultimately her dream job helping Wasco County communities grow stronger, more resilient and deeply rooted.

https://columbiacommunityconnection.com/the-dalles/gardening-challenged-jensens-struggle-leads-to-growing-deep-community-roots

09/04/2026

Our offices will be closed Monday, September 7 for Labor Day.

08/28/2026

Experience the public premiere of "Corazón: The Legacy of Community Health Workers in the Columbia Gorge of Oregon & Washington" and discover the people, history, and heart behind nearly 40 years of community health work in the Columbia Gorge.

Tickets are on sale now! Get yours today and join us for a screening near you! 🎟️🎬

📍Hood River tickets: https://events.columbiaarts.org/events/columbiaarts/2384301

📍The Dalles tickets: https://givebutter.com/corazon-public-premiere

08/12/2026

Wildfire resources for agriculture and livestock producers

OSU Extension is coordinating with local response efforts to help farmers, ranchers and communities deal with the consequences of the wildfires currently affecting Oregon.

08/12/2026

OSU Extension intern reflects on saying yes, stepping out and stepping up Posted on August 10, 2026 by Tayleur Baker | Leave a reply As my internship with Hood River County Extension comes to an end, it is hard to believe how much I have learned in such a short amount of time. Looking back on this s...