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Emerald Ash Borer (EAB), an invasive beetle that kills ash trees, has been detected in Oregon and poses a serious threat to our native Oregon ash and the streamside habitat they support. Early detection is critical to slowing its spread and protecting these important ecosystems.

Join Marion Soil and Water Conservation District for a hands-on workshop focused on Emerald Ash Borer detection and community monitoring. Participants will receive a brief overview of EAB, learn how to recognize signs of an EAB infestation, and hear updates on local trapping efforts underway in Marion County. Attendees will practice setting an EAB trap and receive one to take home and install on their property, helping expand our local monitoring network and support early detection of this invasive pest.

This workshop is especially intended for landowners and land managers with streamside areas, natural areas, or mixed woodlands that contain Oregon ash trees. If you steward property where ash trees are present, your participation can play an important role in early detection and community preparedness.

Space is limited to 20 participants due to trap availability, as each participant will receive a trap to install and monitor on their property.

This workshop is part of an Emerald ash borer (EAB) series aimed at preparing landowners for the anticipated impacts of the invasive EAB beetle on Oregon’s native ash trees. Please stay tuned to the Marion SWCD events page for upcoming emerald ash borer virtual presentations and in-person workshops designed to help landowners prepare their property. Upcoming topics include understory preparation, invasive weed control, native planting and propagation demonstrations, and more.

If you have questions about this event or if you need special accommodations to participate, please contact the event coordinators, Chelsea Blank, Natural Areas Conservation Planner, Chelsea.Blank@marionswcd.net  or Sarah Hamilton, Native and Invasive Plant Specialist at Sarah.Hamilton@marionswcd.net.