Outreach

Congratulations to Oregon Season Tracker (OST), winner of the 2018 PhenoChampion Award of the National Phenology Network.  Started by Oregon State University Extension and HJ Andrews Experimental Forest LTER in 2014, OST links natural resource managers, educators, researchers, and community members in the shared goal of understanding how plants respond and adapt to regional variations in climate. You can read about how OST is training the next generation of climate scientists in this article from Clearing Magazine. As the PhenoChampion Award winners, OST received a customizable trail sign to tell visitors about their efforts. Find out more or learn how to get involved at http://oregonseasontracker.forestry.oregonstate.edu/ 

Sherri Johnson, US Forest Service PNW Station scientist and leader in the Andrews Forest program,  was recently awarded the Inspiring Women Award as an outstanding mentor. This award recognizes a mentor who takes an active interest in the development of individuals, provides expert counsel as they prepare individuals for challenges, and helps individuals succeed in their career and advancement to the next level. Sherri was recognized for her excellence in serving as a role model and mentor to many women; for her leadership in her field of expertise; and for her dedication to furthering the status of women by addressing issues that affect women scientists. 

The Inspiring Women Awards program honors the contributions and commitment of outstanding women in the Forest Service whose work and service inspire women and others in the workplace or community. This year’s Inspiring Women Award recognized twenty-two women across the US, representing FS employees from Region 6, Region 9, Region 10, Pacific Northwest Research Station, Northern Research Station, Forest Product Laboratory Eastern Region and Northeastern Area State and Private Forestry.