Lecture: A Walk with Wildland Fire

John Bailey will walk us through our complex relationship with fire in landscapes like Oregon that have a rich fire history/ecological underpinning not fully understood or appreciated until recently by Western science and management. His perspective draws from personal and professional experiences that span four decades of forestry work (including firefighting), research and teaching. He will include an update on the 2025 wildfire season with an explanation of why wildfires seem to be getting worse overall – with time for plenty of audience questions about wildfire and community safety.



Registration required. These lectures are free to the public, thanks to the support of our generous Historical Society donors. Please use the ticket link to reserve your seat, as space is limited.

You may also like the following events from Benton County Museums:

• This Saturday, 5th July, 10:00 am, SEEDS Discovery Day at the museum in Philomath
• Next Wednesday, 9th July, 02:00 pm, Museum Sampler Tour in Corvallis
• Next Saturday, 12th July, 12:00 pm, NEW EXHIBIT! SAQA Biophilia: Threads of Natural Wonder in Philomath