October 27, 2026 3:05 a.m.

Biochar expert Ken Carloni and Douglas County Natural Working Lands present a hands-on workshop series exploring how woody biomass from restoration and fuels-reduction work can be converted into biochar and returned to the land beginning Tuesday, October 27th.

A release from OSU Extension Service said the event is ideal for people who own or manage forests, woodland, oak habitat, grassland, farmland, riparian habitat, or other natural or working land.

The series begins with a virtual introduction to biochar and flame-cap kiln techniques, followed by three field workshops at restoration sites across Douglas County. Each field day will include a live biochar demonstration, including how to make, prepare, and use biochar for different applications.

The release said each site also offers a different ecological setting and approach to oak habitat restoration. Natural Working Lands landowners will share their restoration and management plans, followed by open discussion and Q&A.

The virtual introduction takes place on Tuesday, October 27th at 4:00 p.m. This is where attendees learn the basics of making and using biochar, what to expect during the field workshops, and how biochar can be incorporated into restoration and land stewardship.

On Friday, October 30th in Oakland there will be a demonstration at Triple Oak Vineyard from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Other upcoming biochar events will be held in December.

Attendees should RSVP for each site by Thursday, October 29th via the OSU Extension Service at: https://extension.oregonstate.edu/douglas/events/biochar-workshop-series-woody-biomass-restoration-resource