Description
2026 OSSS Winter Meeting in Corvallis
February 5th–7th
Hosted by the Oregon Society of Soil Scientists at Oregon State University
Location: CH2M HILL Alumni Center, 725 SW 26th St, Corvallis, OR 97331
Join us for a weekend of field exploration, soil science, and community in the heart of the Willamette Valley!
This product page is for purchasing one LIFETIME MEMBER/RETIREE registration, which includes the activities and meals listed below for $165.
If you are looking for the Student or General Registration, please return to the Events page for those options.
Tour Overview
Thursday, February 5 – Arrival & Welcome
- Settle in, meet fellow attendees, and prepare for the weekend
- Dinner on your own
- Informal group dinner at Common Fields at 4:00 PM (545 SW 3rd St, Corvallis, OR 97333)
Friday, February 6 – Winter Meeting: History of Oregon Soils and Stories of Oregon Soil Scientists
- Check-in: 7:30–8:30 AM
- Location: CH2M HILL Alumni Center, 725 SW 26th St, Corvallis, OR 97331
- Breakfast: 7:45–8:45 AM
- Poster hang-ups
- Table set-ups
- Raffle item donations
- Program Schedule:
- 9:00–11:45 AM: Presentations / Panel
- 12:00–1:00 PM: Lunch
- 1:15–2:30 PM: Board Meeting
- 2:30–3:30 PM: Presentations
- 3:45–4:45 PM: Poster Session
- 5:00 PM: Raffle
- 5:30 PM: Adjourn
- Presentation Highlights:
- Diversity and history of Oregon soils
- History of soil mapping in Oregon
- Panel discussions
Saturday, February 7 – Field Tour
- Breakfast: 7:30–8:45 AM
- Pack lunch during this time
- Field Schedule:
- 9:00 AM–12:00 PM: Soil pit stops
- 12:00–1:00 PM: Lunch
- 1:00–2:30 PM: Soil pit stops
- 2:30 PM: Adjourn
- Field Tour Highlights:
- Soil pit exploration and sedimentary soils
- Willamette Valley soils from floodplain to foothills
- Geology and soil formation of the Willamette Valley
Transportation & Logistics
- Vans provided for field transportation
- Restrooms may not be available at field stops
- Prepare for rain and cold weather during the field tour
- Meals Included:
- Friday: Breakfast and lunch
- Saturday: Breakfast and lunch
- Lodging Options:
- Hilton Garden Inn
- Hotel Corvallis
- Courtyard Marriott
- Best Western
- Comfort Suites
- Holiday Inn
Register Now
Secure your spot for the OSSS meeting.
Questions? Email osss.pres@gmail.com
