College Programs
Wallowa Resources has worked with several colleges, including Oregon State University, Pacific University, Whitman College, and University of Idaho to develop courses and provide instruction to visiting classes. Two recent collaborations include the spring 2005 field undergraduate course, "Economy and Ecology in the Wallowa Mountains" hosted in Wallowa County for Pacific College students, and a fall 2005 Oregon State University College of Forestry graduate course, "Communities and Natural Resources."
Upcoming 2007 Courses
Communities
and Natural Resources - Graduate Seminar Course with OSU
September 10-21, 2007
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Nils Christofferson discusses the challenges of community based resource management with Pacific University students. |
Rancher
Jack McClaran talks about the challenges of managing
grazing on steep canyon country, and the advantages
of raising"All Natural" beef. |
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Wallowa Resources Deputy Director Nils Christofferson Points out a healthy, young ponderosa pine tree to Pacific University students. |
Rangeland ecologist Mike Hale explains the importance of monitoring the diversity of grasses and other plants to gauge rangeland health. |