October 20, 2026 3:30 a.m.  

Fall at Alder Creek Community Forest will take place this Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Information on forest health, fuels reduction, and fire resilience will be shared. Free family activities will include guided trail walks with wildland fire trainees. Kids can make and take a pine cone/peanut butter/bird feeder and decorate and personalize a wood cookie. Ther will be Smokey Bear swag from the Douglas Forest Protective Association as well.

Alder Creek Community Forest is at 829 Canyonville Riddle Road in the Riddle area. More information about the forest is available at https://aldercreek.org/