College of Forestry

March 4th-6th 2026 at Skamania Lodge, Stevenson, WA, in the Columbia River Gorge  

Join Oregon State University, the Fire Adapted Communities Network and partners for an engaging workshop to transform how we adapt and coexist with wildfire in light of dynamic ecological, social and economic challenges. As new fire policies and adaptation strategies have grown across the Northwest, it is essential that we work together to learn, share and craft actionable visions. The workshop will be a space that honors wildfire adaptation as a collective and long-term journey involving diverse voices, generations, roles and experiences. Expect a mix of panels, learning circles, case studies, interactive activities and informal time to connect. Come ready to imagine and engage.  

This event is for students, early career professionals, nonprofit organizations, agencies, scientists, practitioners, Tribes, and policymakers involved in wildfire adaptation in Northern California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Montana.   

The following key questions will be woven through this event:

1. What is the work of fire adaptation across different communities, and what capacity and resources does it require?
2. How do we maintain and grow a focus on fire as an ecological process and cultural function while protecting communities?
3. What kinds of local partnerships, economic strategies and policies will help us become more fire-adapted?
4. In the next five and ten years, who needs to work together and how so that we can collectively coexist with fire?

Whether you're shaping fire policy, stewarding the land, engaging your community or learning where to start, your voice matters here. This is our moment to co-create the future of fire in the Northwest — please join us!

Sponsorship opportunities will be shared soon.