Oregon State University is a land grant institution committed to teaching, research, and outreach and engagement, with a vision to promote economic, social, cultural and environmental progress for the people of Oregon, the nation and the world.  The OSU Research Forests are excited to offer engagement opportunities to help meet that mission.  From Get Outdoors Day to interpretive signs, self-guided tours to field trips, Peavy Arboretum and McDonald Forest offer many opportunities for individuals, families and community groups to learn about the natural world through informal and guided settings.