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 STUDENT registration, which includes the activities and meals listed below for $98.
If you are looking for the General or Lifetime Member/Retiree 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
