The 2024 Pacific Northwest Preservation Field School will be held at Deception Pass State Park. 

Deception Pass is a strait separating Whidbey Island from Fidalgo Island in northwest Washington. It connects Skagit Bay, part of Puget Sound, with the Strait of Juan de Fuca. A historic bridge connects the two islands and the park includes land on both sides. The park has a wonderful collection of buildings and structures built by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) in the 1930s, providing infrastructure for visitors coming to enjoy the rugged coastline and old-growth forest. 

The Field School will address the complex issues related to the preservation of structures and landscapes developed by the CCC. Work will focus on a CCC built log and stone former comfort station (restroom). A preliminary list of projects to be addressed all three weeks includes log repair and replacement and window repair, reglazing and reconstruction. Additional topics may include historic landscape survey and maintenance workshops, stone repointing, and metal preservation. Field trips and evening presentations will fill out the three one-week sessions. Lodging and meals are provided.

The Field School is an inclusive learning opportunity open to all, whether you have previous preservation experience or not, whatever your age. You do not need to be a student or affiliated with the University of Oregon.

Join us at Deception Pass for an exciting week of preservation training and education. 

Session 1
August 25 – August 31      
Additional Topic: Landscape Preservation

Session 2
September 1 – September 7      
Additional Topic: Wood Pathology and Identification

Session 3
September 8–13
Additional Topic: Preservation Primer

Apply: https://oregon.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cZ2p7RCTQQldJYO