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Come celebrate the 85th year of what organizers say is the longest-running sheepdog trial in the country on May 19 through 21. The NW Champion Sheepdog Trial is held in conjunction with the Linn County Lamb and Wool Fair, which is celebrating its 88th year.

The sheepdog trials will take place at Wolston Farm, 39562 Highway 226 off of Franklin Butte Road beginning at 8am and last until all dogs have run.

Photo by Melinda Martin.

The Oregon State University Extension Service in Lane County welcomes the public to Gearing Up for Pollinator Week on June 17, 2023

The classes and activities will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at 996 Jefferson Street at the OSU Extension Service office in Eugene.

Gearing Up for Pollinator Week will feature classes and activities led by OSU Master Gardeners^TM and a guest lecturer from the Xerces Society.

Pollinator Week is an international celebration promoting the valuable ecosystem services provided by bees, birds, butterflies, bats, beetles, moths, wasps, and flies.

Join the OSU Master Gardeners^TM for a cup of pollinator tea, pollinator treats, classes, and activities to celebrate Pollinator Week!

Schedule:

• 10-11 am Mason Bees with Shirley Betournay, OSU Master Gardener
• 11 am-12 pm Gardening for Pollinators – Ernst Schwintzer, OSU Master Gardener
• 12-1 pm Using iNaturalist to Identify bees, butterflies, flies, and wasps plus Pollinator Bingo
• 1-2 pm Pollinator Conservation and Home Habitat Assessment – Dave Kollen, Xerces Society Ambassador

Take home bee identification tools, trading cards for kids, and pollinator-friendly plant seeds.

More information about Gearing Up for Pollinator Week is at https://beav.es/SVk

Or call OSU Extension in Lane County at 541-344-5859.

Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made by June 7 to Jet Eccleston, 541-344-5859, and jet.eccleston@oregonstate.edu.

About OSU Extension: The Oregon State University Extension Service shares research-based knowledge with people and communities in Oregon’s 36 counties. OSU Extension addresses issues that matter to urban and rural Oregonians. OSU Extension’s partnerships and programs contribute to a healthy, prosperous and sustainable future for Oregon.

“Bee-utiful Daisy” photo by Cathy Webb, 2019

It’s Iron Water Ranch’s 5th Lamb & Fleece Summer Sale and it is set to be the best yet. They will have fleeces and fiber for sale, lambs available for sale and pickup, and classes for those looking to learn something new!

Saturday, July 22, 11:00 AM-4:00PM

Sunday, July 23, 10:00AM-3:00 PM

Their summer sale is all about showcasing their hard work throughout the year! Typically, this sale would be hosted in May but due to a bit of a later lambing season, they are doing it in July this year.

If you are on their list to get lambs, this is a great weekend for pick ups! Shepherding 101 which covers basic care of your new flock will also be hosted during this event so be sure to register soon!

There will be gorgeous fleeces, yarn, dryer balls, and all manner of fibery goodness available.  Also available will be purebred lambs and fiber animals to go home with you and grow beautiful wool.

Vendors:

• Wee Woollies
• Iron Water Ranch
• Blackberry Patch Fibers

Photo: Motherhood by Stephanie Low

It’s Iron Water Ranch’s 5th Lamb & Fleece Summer Sale and it is set to be the best yet. They will have fleeces and fiber for sale, lambs available for sale and pickup, and classes for those looking to learn something new!

Saturday, July 22, 11:00 AM-4:00PM

Sunday, July 23, 10:00AM-3:00 PM

Their summer sale is all about showcasing their hard work throughout the year! Typically, this sale would be hosted in May but due to a bit of a later lambing season, they are doing it in July this year.

If you are on their list to get lambs, this is a great weekend for pick ups! Shepherding 101 which covers basic care of your new flock will also be hosted during this event so be sure to register soon!

There will be gorgeous fleeces, yarn, dryer balls, and all manner of fibery goodness available.  Also available will be purebred lambs and fiber animals to go home with you and grow beautiful wool.

Vendors:

• Wee Woollies
• Iron Water Ranch
• Blackberry Patch Fibers

Photo: Motherhood by Stephanie Low

OFFF is ON for 2023! Oct 14 & 15 at the Linn County Expo Center in Albany, OR.

Oregon Flock and Fiber is a weekend filled with classes, demonstrations, livestock shows, and an expansive marketplace with a wide array of fiber goods and accessories.

Admission is FREE!
Workshops will be Friday, Saturday, and Sunday!

The marketplace is open Saturday 9am – 5pm and Sunday 9am – 4pm.

Please join them for a weekend of fiber fun and community.

For information visit Oregon Flock & Fiber Festival

Photo by Melinda Martin.

OFFF is ON for 2023! Oct 14 & 15 at the Linn County Expo Center in Albany, OR.

Oregon Flock and Fiber is a weekend filled with classes, demonstrations, livestock shows, and an expansive marketplace with a wide array of fiber goods and accessories.

Admission is FREE!
Workshops will be Friday, Saturday, and Sunday!

The marketplace is open Saturday 9am – 5pm and Sunday 9am – 4pm.

Please join them for a weekend of fiber fun and community.

For information visit Oregon Flock & Fiber Festival

Photo by Melinda Martin.

Iron Water Ranch is proud to host their Fall Fiber Fest this October. This event is for the whole family and includes crafts and classes for all ages. There will be additional vendors offering beautiful fiber art supplies and finished products as well. This is a great event to visit and learn about all the different breeds of sheep they raise.

There will be: Raw fleeces, Dyed locks, Roving, Yarn, Needle felted gifts, Tons of fall and winter decor, Gifts for the holiday season

There will be 3 classes offered taught by Iron Water Shepherds and Audrey of Wee Woollies Fiber Arts.

• Needle Felting a Pumpkin – Saturday @ Noon – taught by Audrey – great for Beginners and you can make your own decor!
• Shepherding 101 – Saturday @ 2PM – taught by Zane & Brendan – get answers for your shepherding questions!
• Spinning IWR Sheep – Sunday @ Noon – taught by Kirsten – go into the winter with fabulous new fiber and learn all about spinning beautiful yarns from the breeds raised there at Iron Water Ranch.

Photo: Motherhood by Stephanie Low

Iron Water Ranch is proud to host their Fall Fiber Fest this October. This event is for the whole family and includes crafts and classes for all ages. There will be additional vendors offering beautiful fiber art supplies and finished products as well. This is a great event to visit and learn about all the different breeds of sheep they raise.

There will be: Raw fleeces, Dyed locks, Roving, Yarn, Needle felted gifts, Tons of fall and winter decor, Gifts for the holiday season

There will be 3 classes offered taught by Iron Water Shepherds and Audrey of Wee Woollies Fiber Arts.

• Needle Felting a Pumpkin – Saturday @ Noon – taught by Audrey – great for Beginners and you can make your own decor!
• Shepherding 101 – Saturday @ 2PM – taught by Zane & Brendan – get answers for your shepherding questions!
• Spinning IWR Sheep – Sunday @ Noon – taught by Kirsten – go into the winter with fabulous new fiber and learn all about spinning beautiful yarns from the breeds raised there at Iron Water Ranch.

Photo: Motherhood by Stephanie Low

At this indoor event, Iron Water Ranch invites the community into their barns to meet their lambs!

There will be educational displays, knowledgeable staff, and tons of baby lambs on hand.

Reservations REQUIRED for one-hour sessions, $20 per person. For information and reservations visit: Lambentine.