First Friday: Water Weeds of the Willamette
ZoomBeth Myers-Shenai (Oregon Dept. of Agriculture) will take us on a tour of invasive aquatic plants in the Willamette River and explain what to do if you find them.
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Event Calendar
First Fridays
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First Friday: Woody Weed ID & Control
ZoomFirst Fridays are held on the first Friday of every month (except July) from 12-1 pm via Zoom. Join Marion SWCD staff and subject matter experts to ask questions and
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First Friday: Native Fish of the Willamette Basin
ZoomFirst Fridays are held on the first Friday of every month (except July) from 12-1 pm via Zoom. Join Marion SWCD staff and subject matter experts to learn something new
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First Friday: How Can a Soil Be Healthy?
ZoomSoil is the base of your vibrant landscapes, gardens, farms, and habitats. Get a base understanding of how you can support them so they can support you and your projects.
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First Friday: Regenerative Landscaping
ZoomLearn how you can apply regenerative landscaping principles on your property and why it's worth considering.
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First Friday: Staying Above Water: Controlling Mud and Manure on the Farm
ZoomLearn ways to minimize mud associated with livestock such as track systems, Heavy Use Areas, and pasture rotation.
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First Friday: Beavers in the Willamette Basin
ZoomJean-Paul Zagarola of Bonneville Environmental Foundation will discuss the important role beavers play in the Willamette Valley and introduce work being done to support them.
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First Friday: Spring Mason Bee Care
ZoomCarol Slavkovsky, Marion County Master Gardener, will provide practical information for spring time management of native, gentle, super-pollinating mason bees!
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First Friday: Bridging Bytes and Blooms
ZoomBridging Bytes and Blooms: Embracing Nature through Tech in the City Nature Challenge Many people view nature and technology as separate entities and often view the two as in conflict.
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First Friday: Enhancing Beneficial Insects with On-Farm Habitat
ZoomOn-Farm Habitat can enhance beneficial insect populations that provide help with pest control and pollination. Most farms have many opportunities to add habitat for beneficial insects. Corin Pease, PNW Pollinator
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First Friday: Finding Balance – Wildfire Preparedness and Wildlife Habitat
ZoomBeing prepared for wildfire and supporting wildlife are two landscaping goals that may seem to be at odds. Marion SWCD's Kassi Roosth (urban conservation) and Chelsea Blank (natural areas) will
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First Friday: Army Corps Operations in the Willamette Basin
ZoomPresentation: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Operations in the Willamette Basin with emphasis on the Santiam Basin The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) operates and maintains a system
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First Friday: Saving the Great White Oaks
ZoomSaving the Great White Oaks of Marion County: An Invitation to Share Stories In Marion County, Oregon white oaks are culturally and ecologically vital. The oak savannas and woodlands, rich
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First Friday: Birds of Marion County
ZoomWhich birds are here all the time, which ones come and go with the seasons? We will look at different birds' preferences from grassland to marsh to town gardens to
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CANCELLED – First Friday: Fall Mason Bee Cocoon Harvesting
Due to unexpected circumstances, this First Friday has been cancelled. We hope to reschedule at a future date. Master Gardener and Master Melittologist, Carol Slavkovsky will take you on a
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First Friday: Urban Soil Health and Management
ZoomIn this talk, Soil Scientist Marissa Theve will explain why urban soils are important, what sets them apart, and some common contaminants and management practices – including the use of
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First Friday: Nurturing Habitat at Home for Pollinators
ZoomEileen Stark, author of Real Gardens Grow Natives, will share tips for designing your garden to support pollinators and incorporate native plants. Pollinators are essential, hardworking and fascinating, with amazing
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First Friday: Lichens of the Willamette Valley
In this talk, BLM botanist Charity Glade will introduce us to the often overlooked world of lichens living right here in the Willamette Valley. Charity is a District Botanist for
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Birdhouse Selection, Installation, and Maintenance
ZoomIn this talk, retired biologist and past president of the Salem Audubon Society Ray Temple will reflect on more than a decade of learning in the field and share ideas
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First Fridays: Mycorrhizal Associations of the Willamette Valley
ZoomLorelle is a forest ecologist, bird enthusiast, and wild foods forager. Foraging for mushrooms and birdwatching for over ten years inspired Lorelle to study the forest ecosystems she was spending
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That’s a Butterfly?
Watch on You Tube An introduction to the butterflies and moths in our urban environments, covering common species you may encounter throughout the seasons in their various forms. This presentation offers practical
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First Friday: Responsible Pesticide Use
ZoomVirtual EventJoin Cesar Zamora, soil scientist and Agriculture Conservation Planner for the Marion SWCD, as he gives a crash course on at home pesticide spraying. You will learn all about the
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First Friday: Gardening for Wildlife
ZoomVirtual EventIn this presentation Stephanie Hazen (Master Gardener/Mellitogist) talks about gardening for wildlife. Stephanie Hazen moved to Salem in 1977 after graduating from Colorado State University School of Veterinary Medicine. She
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First Friday: Salmon Surveys in the Pudding River Watershed
ZoomVirtual EventPlease join Kurt Berning, Executive Director at the Pudding River Watershed Council as we discuss results from the 2023/2024 salmon survey season. In this talk we will discuss how many
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