About Native Bees There are about 4,000 species of native bees in the United States and around 900 in Oregon. This is in addition to the European honey bee, which
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First Friday December:
First Fridays: Integrating TEK into Service-Learning Projects and Opportunities In this talk, Rose High Bear (Deg Hit’an Dine, Inupiaq), Founding Director of the Native American nonprofit, Elderberry Wisdom Farm, will
Resilient Pasture & Forage Symposium
Are You Prepared to Bounce? By: Becky Pineda, Ag Conservation Planner, Marion SWCD I can think of many ways an agriculturist shows resiliency. We need to bounce back from poor
Buy Firewood Where you burn it!
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First Friday – Responsible Pesticide Use
Englewood Forest Festival
Together we can prevent the spread of invasive species.
Play, Clean, Go!
Bird Nest Box Selection, Siting, and Maintenance
Why Provide a Nest Box for Birds? Birds use a wide range of spots to build their nests; trees, shrubs, buildings, and even the ground. But a special group of
Grant Application Deadlines
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Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) in Marion County
Here are some activities the Marion SWCD is planning to help with EAB awareness. Trapping More than 70 traps have been placed around the county by Marion Soil & Water
Emerald Ash Borer Awarness Week
Emerald Ash Borer If you live in the Willamette Valley, you may have heard the warnings of the dreaded Emerald Ash Borer (Agrilus planipennis), which was recently found in Oregon.
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