Upcoming Events

2026 Corvallis Winter Meeting
February 5th to 7th

Join us in Corvallis for our 2026 Winter Meeting from February 5th to 7th! We will be talking about the past, present, and future of soil science in Oregon.

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2026 OSSS Winter Meeting Details

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!

Meeting 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 with authors of The Soils of Oregon

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

Questions? Email osss.pres@gmail.com

PAST EVENTS

2025 OSSS Summer Tour in the Klamath River Basin

September 12–14, 2025
Hosted by the Oregon Society of Soil Scientists

Base Location: OSU Klamath Basin Research & Extension Center

This tour focuses on the work that went into executing the Klamath River Dam Removal Project and how the management of formerly subaqueous soils along the Klamath River will change. We will also visit local growers and farms on organic lakebed soils, and discuss the unique climatic and geologic setting of the Klamath River Basin.

The registration fee ($111 for Regular, $88 for Lifetime Member, and $70 for Student/Retiree Registration) includes lodging, some meals (outlined below), and transportation to all field stops.

Join us for a weekend of field exploration, soil science, and community in the heart of the Klamath Basin!

Tour Overview

Friday, September 12 – Arrival & Welcome

  • Check-in: 4:30–9:30 PM
  • Location: OSU Klamath Basin Research Station
  • Informal dinner at Common Block Brewing Company (on your own dime) – Meeting at 6:00pm
    • Address: 1320 Main St., Klamath Falls, OR 97601 
  • Settle in, meet fellow attendees, and get ready for a weekend in the field!

Saturday, September 13 – JC Boyle Reservoir Field Day

  • Start Time: 8:00 AM
  • Breakfast provided before departure to field
  • Field Tour Highlights:
    • Landscape changes from dam removal
    • Submerged sediments and buried ash layers
      Soil pit explorations and restoration soils
    • Wetland restoration connections at optional Miller Island stop
  • Lunch included
  • Restrooms and carpooled transportation provided throughout the day
  • Dinner provided back at camp by OSSS

Sunday, September 14 – Soil Pits & Wrap-Up

  • Start Time: 7:45 AM
  • Breakfast provided before departure to field
  • Visit two soil pit sites with in-field discussions
  • Lunch during the final stop
  • Return to station by 12:40 PM
  • Suggested departure: 1:30 PM
  • Estimated return: Corvallis ~5:15 PM | Salem ~5:45 PM

Transportation & Logistics

  • Vans provided for field stop transport
  • Restrooms available at most stops
  • Meals included: 
    • Saturday: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
    • Sunday: Breakfast and lunch
  • Lodging

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Past Events

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