On this episode, Polk SWCD staff talks with Friends of Trees. We’ll chat with Winnie Kong, who is the organization’s Neighborhood Trees Specialist and Kaitie Benedek, their Green Space Specialist. They will talk about the projects they lead in Salem and how Friends of Trees works to foster a relationship between the community and the
On this episode, we will learn all about our Oregon state mammal, the beaver, with Project Beaver. We chat with Jakob Shockey, Executive Director of project beaver, an organization focused on protecting and coexisting with beavers. During this episode, Jakob teaches us about the history of beaver in the Willamette Valley, their importance to watershed
April 17, 2024 - Conservation Spotlight - Stacy Teller and Kassi Roosth - City Nature Challenge On this episode, Morgan Neil (Polk SWCD) talks with Stacy Teller with the City of Salem, and Kassi Roosth, Urban Areas Conservation Planner with the Marion Soil and Water Conservation District. They have both been instrumental in bringing the
Tune in for a conversation with Elise Bauman and for a glimpse of the incredible service Salem Harvest provides that brings fresh fruits and vegetables to everyone and keeps crops from going to waste in the Mid-Willamette Valley. The Conservation Spotlight is a radio segment shining light on partnerships and programs for natural resources that airs on
On this episode, we'll learn how the Oregon Department of the State Fire Marshal works to protect people, property, and the environment from wildfire. We'll discuss how homeowners and land managers can build fire resistance by preparing their properties and creating defensible spaces. This program is brought to you in partnership with Polk & Marion Soil &
Tune in to discover the importance of improving waterways and habitat on working lands! This Conservation Spotlight episode features Rachel Kato, our Multi-County Riparian Specialist who will share with us about the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP). CREP is designed to incentivize riparian restoration on working lands. The Conservation Spotlight is a radio segment shining light on
Tune in for a conversation with the Glenn-Gibson Watershed Council as we dive into watershed health. Join us to hear about the goals and mission of the Council. We'll also learn about the natural resource concerns that inform the current projects they're involved in and how you can protect the watershed and engage in urban
In today's episode, we finally shine a spotlight on the North Santiam Watershed Council, a vital organization dedicated to riparian restoration and safeguarding our drinking water in Salem, as we explore their roles, challenges, and successes in conservation, especially in the wake of the 2020 wildfires.
The Conservation Spotlight is a radio segment shining light on partnerships and programs for natural resources that airs on the third Wednesday of every month at 8 am as part of the weekly Willamette Wake Up radio program on KMUZ 100.7 and 88.5 FM. Marion SWCD shares the Spotlight with Polk SWCD (and previously with
Nottinghamshire Farms was established in 2018 by Anthony and Amanda Stevens. They named their farm after Nottinghamshire county, which was where Anthony was born in England (Robin Hood County) and also where they were married. Amanda was born and raised in Saint Paul, Oregon. Anthony and Amanda met in New Zealand while working on farms
The Conservation Spotlight is a radio segment shining light on partnerships and programs for natural resources that airs on the third Wednesday of every month at 8 am as part of the weekly Willamette Wake Up radio program on KMUZ 100.7 and 88.5 FM. Marion SWCD shares the Spotlight with Polk SWCD. Willamette Wake Up
On this episode of Conservation Spotlight, we tap into the inspiring story of Eliza Nelson, Executive Director of the Oregon Maple Project. Discover the sweet side of conservation, as we explore how building stronger connections between people and the natural world can nurture both community and conservation — all while savoring the sweet rewards of
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