Fire on the Horizon: Planning for Post-Fire Recovery Before Wildfire Strikes is a free workshop designed for woodland owners and natural resource professionals focused on preparing for recovery before a wildfire occurs.

This workshop is a collaborative effort hosted by OSU Extension, the North Santiam Watershed Council, and Marion Soil and Water Conservation District.

Participants will take part in a combination of indoor presentations and discussion, followed by field tours of post-fire recovery sites. The workshop will cover wildfire risk assessment, developing and implementing woodland management plans, post-fire restoration practices, and sources of technical and financial assistance. Attendees will also hear from landowners and practitioners who share lessons learned from the 2020 wildfires and provide real-world insight into preparing for future fire events.

This hands-on experience is designed to help participants strengthen long-term resilience by planning ahead for post-fire recovery and connecting with local conservation and fire recovery partners.

Please note: this event includes both indoor sessions and field travel between sites. Participants should bring their own lunch, dress for weather conditions, wear sturdy walking shoes or boots, and be prepared to carpool.

Free. Registration required. Register HERE.

June 30, 2026 | 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Stayton Fire District Office, 1988 W. Ida Street, Stayton, OR 97383

If you have questions about this event or if you need special accommodations to participate, please contact the event coordinators: Sarah Hamilton, Native & Invasive Plant Specialist, at sarah.hamilton@marionswcd.net or by phone at 503.949.6832 or Chelsea Blank, Natural Areas Conservation Planner, at chelsea.blank@marionswcd.net or by phone at 503.979.9747.