Event Calendar

  • First Friday: Salmon Surveys in the Pudding River Watershed

    Zoom
    Virtual Event

    Please 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

    Free
  • First Friday: Tapping Big Leaf Maples for Syrup

    Zoom

    In 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

  • First Friday: Salem’s Drinking Water – Source to Sink

    First Fridays
    Zoom
    Virtual Event

    Join 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.

    Free
  • First Friday: Preparing Your Property for Emerald Ash Borer (EAB)

    First Fridays
    Virtual Event

    Join 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).

    Free
  • First Friday – Disaster Ready: Preparing People & Livestock

    First Fridays
    Virtual Event

    Join 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.

    Free
  • First Friday: Groundwater in Marion County, Oregon

    First Fridays
    Virtual Event

    Join 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.

    Free
  • Small Spaces, Big Impact: Habitat at Any Scale

    First Fridays
    Virtual Event

    Join 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.