February 17, 2025 2:50 a.m.

The Oregon State University Extension Service will host a one-day workshop about the soils in Douglas County in March.

The event is for youth ages 9-19 and will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the OSU Discovery Garden on River Forks Park Road, northwest of Roseburg.

The hands-on class will explore the diverse soils in this area and take a look at the fascinating layers on the ground. It will be led by OSU Extension Agent Logan Bennett, who is a Small Farms Faculty member and the Master Gardeners Program Coordinator.

Registration and a $5 fee are required by March 21st. For more information and to register online, go to: https://beav.es.czu, or call 672-6641.