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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First Friday: Integrating TEK into Service-Learning Projects and Opportunities
ZoomVirtual EventIn this talk, Rose High Bear (Deg Hit’an Dine, Inupiaq), Founding Director of the Native American nonprofit, Elderberry Wisdom Farm, will share her experience integrating Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) into
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First Friday: Tapping Big Leaf Maples for Syrup
ZoomIn this presentation, Clackamas County's own OSU Extension Services, Sarah Cameron and Peter Matzka, talk about tapping bigleaf maples for syrup. Both Sarah and Peter work for OSU Extension Services
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First Friday: Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) Adaptive Management: Inventory, Planning, Prioritization
ZoomDo you know what may be bugging your ash trees? Emerald ash borer (EAB) is in Oregon and had a busy summer. Join Kat Bethea and Matt Mills with Oregon
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First Friday: Biological Control of Emerald Ash Borer (EAB)
Virtual EventJoin Colin Park (USDA) and Max Ragozzino, (ODA) for a summary of on-going efforts to use tiny stingless wasps to help control Emerald Ash Borer (EAB). Meet the bio-control ‘agents’,
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First Friday: Light Pollution in Our Night Sky
ZoomVirtual EventView now on YouTube Join Dark Sky Oregon board member Chris Hill as he discusses the components of light pollution and its impacts on human and fauna’s circadian rhythm, bird
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First Friday: Soil Health for All – Areas Big and Small
ZoomPlease join Sage Fairman with the Oregon Climate and Agriculture Network (OrCAN) to get an overview of soil health practices and their benefits, along with a lay of the land of soil health support available across Oregon through the Soil Health Network.
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First Friday: Salem’s Drinking Water – Source to Sink
ZoomVirtual EventJoin Nenette Sequira, Water Education Instructor with the City of Salem, explore the history of Salem’s drinking water, where our water originates, how water becomes polluted, and the treatment processes used to ensure clean, safe water reaches homes and businesses throughout the community.
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First Friday: Preparing Your Property for Emerald Ash Borer (EAB)
Virtual EventJoin Marion Soil and Water Conservation District staff members Sarah Hamilton, Native & Invasive Plant Specialist, and Chelsea Blank, Natural Areas Conservation Planner, for an informative webinar focused on weed management and site preparation strategies for areas impacted by Emerald Ash Borer (EAB).
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First Friday – Disaster Ready: Preparing People & Livestock
Virtual EventJoin Karla Hoggan, President and Co-Founder of the Oregon Livestock Council (OLC), for an informative presentation on livestock disaster preparedness and emergency planning. Learn about OLC's mission to provide organized evacuation and emergency sheltering assistance for equine and livestock owners, particularly those with limited resources or functional and access needs.
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First Friday: Groundwater in Marion County, Oregon
Virtual EventJoin Travis Brown, hydrogeologist with the Oregon Water Resources Department (OWRD), for an overview of groundwater resources in Marion County. This presentation will explore the different types of aquifers found across the county, how groundwater is managed at the state and county levels, general groundwater level trends, and areas of concern.
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Small Spaces, Big Impact: Habitat at Any Scale
Virtual EventJoin Marion SWCD’s Kassi Roosth and Kristen McAlpine as they celebrate three years of the Little Habitat Project and explore how you can create your own Little Habitat. Learn how to incorporate conservation practices where you live and what makes a space valuable for pollinators and wildlife. Kassi and Kristen will share an overview of the program and certification process, along with practical ideas and photo examples from Little Habitats throughout Marion County. The Little Habitat Project is an initiative of Marion SWCD that promotes conservation practices that improve soil health, protect water quality, support pollinators, and create healthier, more connected landscapes.
