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SUMMARY:First Friday: Light Pollution in Our Night Sky
DESCRIPTION:View now on YouTube\n\nJoin 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 migration\, and nighttime pollinators. In this talk\, Chris will discuss the tenets of smart lighting\, the trending encroachment of light pollution on our night sky\, what this means in Salem and Marion County specifically\, and what you as a community member can do to help. \nChris is an experienced and avid deep sky astro photographer with a passion for preserving and sharing the wonders of the dark sky with everyone. Chris has wide experience in analytical chemistry\, commodity sampling\, software development and IT management. Formal certifications include Chemistry technician certificate\, Diploma in computer programming\, Project Management Professional (PMP)\, Stanford Certified Project Manager (SCPM)\, Six Sigma Green and Blackbelt certification. \nChris was born in London\, England and emigrated to the US in 1984. He’s married with 2 adult daughters and has been living in Bend full time since May 2024. \nIf you have questions about this event or are interested in being a future First Friday presenter\, please contact Amy Zimmer\, Communications and Outreach Specialist at amy.zimmer@marionswcd.net 
URL:https://www.marionswcd.net/event/first-friday-light-pollution-in-our-night-sky/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:First Fridays
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SUMMARY:First Friday: Soil Health for All - Areas Big and Small
DESCRIPTION:Watch Now \n\n  \nPlease 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. \nSage Fairman is the Deputy Director of the Oregon Climate and Agriculture Network (OrCAN)\, bringing over seven years of experience in food systems and regenerative agriculture in the Pacific Northwest. She coordinates OrCAN’s statewide collaborative Soil Health Network\, which works to ensure all of Oregon’s producers have the support they need to improve soil health and build climate resilience. \nHealthy soils make for healthy communities\, landscapes and more. Important at every scale\, we hope you will join us to discover why soil health matters at every scale – big and small\, what you can do about it\, and what resources are available nearest you. \nIf you have questions about this event\, need special accommodations to participate or are interested in being a future First Friday presenter\, please contact Amy Zimmer\, Communications and Outreach Specialist at amy.zimmer@marionswcd.net 
URL:https://www.marionswcd.net/event/first-friday-soil-health-for-all-areas-big-and-small/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:First Fridays
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SUMMARY:First Friday: Salem's Drinking Water - Source to Sink
DESCRIPTION:View Now!\n\n\nPlease join Nenette Sequeira\, Water Education Instructor with the City of Salem\, for an engaging look at Salem’s drinking water system — past and present. This presentation will 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. \nFrom watershed to faucet\, attendees will gain a better understanding of the journey water takes before it reaches our taps and the important role water treatment and stewardship play in protecting this essential resource. \nSpeaker Bio:\nNenette Sequira has lived and taught in Salem since 1994. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education and French\, along with a Master’s degree in Literacy Instruction\, and brings more than 20 years of experience teaching elementary and middle school students. She also spent two years in China teaching conversational English to post-graduate and college students. \nAlthough Nenette began college as a Marine Biology major\, she discovered her passion for education while teaching swimming lessons during high school and college. Water has always been her happy place\, and her current role as Water Education Instructor for the City of Salem brings together her lifelong love of education and water in a meaningful way. \nIf you have questions about this event\, need special accommodations to participate or are interested in being a future First Friday presenter\, please contact Amy Zimmer\, Communications and Outreach Specialist at amy.zimmer@marionswcd.net
URL:https://www.marionswcd.net/event/first-friday-source-to-sink/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,First Fridays,Outreach
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SUMMARY:First Friday: Preparing Your Property for Emerald Ash Borer (EAB)
DESCRIPTION: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). \nAs EAB continues to threaten and kill ash trees across the region\, proactive planning can help property owners successfully establish replacement trees while reducing future challenges. During this presentation\, participants will learn practical steps for preparing sites\, managing weeds\, and creating healthier landscapes that support long-term resilience. \nSarah and Chelsea bring a great deal of experience in habitat restoration\, native and invasive plant management\, and conservation planning to this discussion. \nIn her role at Marion SWCD\, Sarah works with landowners to develop conservation projects\, improve wildlife and pollinator habitat\, and provide guidance on native and invasive plants. With a background in forest ecology\, restoration\, and invasive plant management\, Sarah has spent her career helping communities and landowners better understand and care for natural areas. \nMeanwhile\, in her role at the district\, Chelsea supports landowners and communities through natural area conservation planning and habitat restoration efforts. Her experience includes salmon habitat restoration\, maintaining public green spaces\, and protecting natural resources. With a background in environmental policy and a passion for public lands and habitat restoration\, Chelsea brings a community-focused approach to conservation. \nTogether\, Sarah and Chelsea will share practical strategies to help property owners prepare for ash tree loss\, manage impacted landscapes\, and support healthier\, more resilient habitats. \n\nNote: This presentation 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 for the anticipated impacts of EAB. \nIf you have questions about this event or are interested in being a future First Friday presenter\, please contact Amy Zimmer\, Communications and Outreach Specialist at amy.zimmer@marionswcd.net  \n 
URL:https://www.marionswcd.net/event/first-friday-preparing-your-property-for-emerald-ash-borer-eab/
CATEGORIES:First Fridays
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SUMMARY:First Friday - Disaster Ready: Preparing People & Livestock
DESCRIPTION:When disasters strike\, preparing for the safety of both people and animals can make all the difference. \nJoin 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. \nThis presentation will cover practical steps every livestock owner can take before an emergency\, including developing evacuation plans\, preparing emergency supply kits\, maintaining ownership records\, implementing animal identification\, and reducing the risk of barn fires. Karla will also introduce Oregon’s first Equine & Livestock Pre-Registration program\, an innovative initiative designed to connect owners with assistance during disasters while helping emergency responders better understand community needs before an emergency occurs. \nWhether you own one horse\, manage a farm\, or simply want to be better prepared\, this presentation will provide valuable information to help protect both people and animals when every minute counts. \nSpeaker Bio:\nKarla Hoggan is the President and Co-Founder of the Oregon Livestock Council and serves as President of the Oregon Horse Council. Following the 2020 Labor Day wildfires and another evacuation in 2022\, she and her husband\, Ron\, recognized the need for an organized\, trained effort to assist livestock owners during disasters. Together\, they helped establish the Oregon Livestock Council to provide evacuation assistance and temporary emergency sheltering for livestock\, with a focus on supporting owners who may lack transportation or have functional and access needs. \nKarla has helped organize and facilitate Technical Large Animal Emergency Rescue (TLAER) training throughout Oregon for the past eight years. She is an OEM Be Two Weeks Ready Coordinator\, trained in Australian Person-Centered Emergency Planning (P-CEP)\, and holds certifications in TLAER Operations Level and Emergency Management Basic Applied Practices. Through the Oregon Livestock Council\, she continues to promote disaster preparedness\, emergency planning\, and community resilience for livestock owners across the state. \n___________________________ \nIf you have questions about this event\, need special accommodations to participate or are interested in being a future First Friday presenter\, please contact Amy Zimmer\, Communications and Outreach Specialist at amy.zimmer@marionswcd.net.
URL:https://www.marionswcd.net/event/first-friday-disaster-ready-preparing-people-livestock/
CATEGORIES:First Fridays
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SUMMARY:First Friday: Groundwater in Marion County\, Oregon
DESCRIPTION:Please 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. \nGroundwater is an important resource for communities\, agriculture\, ecosystems\, and other water needs throughout the state. This presentation will provide an opportunity to better understand groundwater within Marion County\, including where groundwater comes from\, how it is managed\, and what current trends can tell us about this important resource. \nSpeaker Bio:\nTravis Brown has worked as a hydrogeologist for the Oregon Water Resources Department since 2018\, focusing on the Willamette Valley. He earned a Master of Science degree in Hydrology from the Colorado School of Mines and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Geology from the College of Wooster. \nIf you have questions about this event\, need special accommodations to participate\, are interested in being a future First Friday presenter\, or have a topic in particular you’d like to learn more about\, please contact Amy Zimmer\, Communication and Outreach Specialist at amy.zimmer@marionswcd.net.
URL:https://www.marionswcd.net/event/first-friday-groundwater-in-marion-county-oregon/
CATEGORIES:First Fridays
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SUMMARY:Small Spaces\, Big Impact: Habitat at Any Scale
DESCRIPTION:Register for the Presentation \n  \nEven the smallest spaces can contribute to conservation and become thriving habitat for pollinators and wildlife! \n\nJoin 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.  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. \nLearn 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. See how others are putting these practices into action and get inspired by what’s possible in your own space. \nWhether you have a yard\, garden\, community space\, balcony\, or simply a small corner to work with\, you’ll discover ways to contribute to conservation at any scale. Whether you’re new to the Little Habitat Project or have been involved since the beginning\, this presentation is an opportunity to see what others are doing\, learn more about the program\, and discover how small-scale conservation can contribute to a healthier environment for all. \nRegister for the Presentation \n\nSpeaker Bios:\nKassi\, Marion SWCD’s Environmental Education Specialist\, brings more than a decade of experience connecting people with the Willamette Valley’s natural resources through environmental education\, conservation planning\, horticulture\, and habitat creation. \nKristen\, Marion SWCD’s Urban Conservationist\, brings a background in community engagement and watershed health\, along with eight years of experience with native plants. \n___________________________________________\n\n\nFor questions about this event\, please contact Amy Zimmer\, Communications & Outreach Specialist\, at amy.zimmer@marionswcd.net or 503.949.4709. \nIf you need special accommodations to participate\, have ideas for future presentations\, or are interested in presenting for a future First Friday\, please reach out to Amy.
URL:https://www.marionswcd.net/event/small-spaces-big-impact-habitat-at-any-scale/
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