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Rescheduled from August, the Linn County Small Woodlands Association “tree farmer of the year” walking tour will be held Saturday, Sept. 24, on Northernwood Drive south of Brownsville.

Hosting will be the families of Ed and Jim Merzenich at their Oak Basin Tree Farm.

The “Howdy Neighbor” tour, sponsored by Oregon Small Woodlands Association, will include a catered lunch, snacks and refreshments. It starts at 9:30 a.m. Registration is required by Wednesday, Sept. 21. To register, email nicole.masonmartin@oregonstate.edu with name, contact phone, number attending, and any dietary re...