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SUMMARY:First Friday: Beavers in the Willamette Basin
DESCRIPTION:Beavers and their habitats provide numerous benefits for ecosystems and communities. They can also cause conflicts on working lands\, roadways\, and urban areas. Jean-Paul Zagarola will discuss how the Mid-Willamette Beaver Partnership is developing tools to restore beneficial beaver habitat and resources for people in the region to better co-exist with beavers while mitigating their negative impacts. \nJean-Paul A. Zagarola – Senior Program Manager for the Bonneville Environmental Foundation\, Jean-Paul has been supporting conservation and restoration efforts in Oregon since 2012. Jean-Paul cultivates diverse collaboratives to address complex socio-ecological problems and has a history of leveraging technical expertise\, partnerships and funding opportunities to support small non-profits and Tribes in their conservation work in the Willamette Valley and other regions of the state. Today\, Jean-Paul is focused on strategies that mitigate the impacts of climate change on ecosystems and communities through beaver-based restoration and wildfire resilience actions. When not at the office or exploring beavery creeks and wetlands\, Jean-Paul likes to enjoy the recreational and culinary bounty the Willamette Basin has to offer with his wife and two furry children.
URL:https://www.marionswcd.net/event/first-friday-beavers-in-the-willamette-basin/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:First Fridays
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SUMMARY:First Friday: Staying Above Water: Controlling Mud and Manure on the Farm
DESCRIPTION:Suzi Cloutier\, Conservation Specialist with Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District\, will discuss track systems\, Heavy Use Areas\, pasture rotation and other ways to minimize mud associated with livestock. She will also address the poop problem and how to turn this detriment into a compost dream. \nIn 1998\, Cloutier and her husband founded Zeb’s Wish\, an equine rescue and sanctuary for elder\, abandoned\, and special needs horses\, mules\, and donkeys. She has deep ties in her community to people who keep livestock. Her work with Clackamas SWCD puts her in contact with many local farmers\, horse owners\, and land managers. Cloutier says\, “We can all do the things that we are passionate about and still be great land stewards.”
URL:https://www.marionswcd.net/event/first-friday-mud-and-manure-on-the-farm/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:First Fridays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231201T120000
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SUMMARY:First Friday: Regenerative Landscaping
DESCRIPTION:Erik Swartzendruber of the Willamette Valley Regenerative Landscaping Coalition will introduce the concept of Regenerative Landscaping and give tips on how to implement the practice on a smaller scale such as in yards and gardens. Learn how you can apply this concept on your property and why it’s worth considering.
URL:https://www.marionswcd.net/event/first-friday-regenerative-landscaping/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:First Fridays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231103T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231103T130000
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SUMMARY:First Friday: How Can a Soil Be Healthy?
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Cesar Zamora’s talk on Soils: How they got where they are and how a soil can be healthy. Cesar has a Master’s Degree from Oregon State University in Soil Science and will help us understand what soil health is and why it’s important to think about and address. \n 
URL:https://www.marionswcd.net/event/first-friday-how-can-a-soil-be-healthy/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:First Fridays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231006T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231006T130000
DTSTAMP:20230911T214444Z
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SUMMARY:First Friday: Native Fish of the Willamette Basin
DESCRIPTION:First 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 and ask questions about soil and water conservation and a wide array of related topics. \n \nBrian Bangs\, Aquatic Ecologist with US Fish & Wildlife Service\, will talk about the diversity of native nongame fish (shiners\, dace\, and suckers\, etc.) and their role in the larger ecology. He’ll also discuss species in recovery (chub\, bull trout\, salmon\, and steelhead) and outline several actions landowners can take to help out. \nIf you need special accommodations\, including translation services\, in order to participate\, please call the event coordinator at 503-949-4709 or email heath.keirstead@marionswcd.net as far in advance as possible.
URL:https://www.marionswcd.net/event/first-friday-native-fish-willamette/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:First Fridays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230901T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230901T130000
DTSTAMP:20230712T233845Z
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SUMMARY:First Friday: Woody Weed ID & Control
DESCRIPTION:First 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 learn something new about soil and water conservation and a wide array of related topics. \n \nSarah Hamilton (Marion SWCD’s Native & Invasive Plant Specialist) will provide an overview of several common and a couple lesser known woody invasive species and describe methods and resources for their management. Species covered include: English Ivy\, Old Man’s Beard\, Scotch Broom\, Spurge Laurel\, and more. \nIf you need special accommodations\, including translation services\, in order to participate\, please call the event coordinator at 503-949-4709 or email heath.keirstead@marionswcd.net as far in advance as possible.
URL:https://www.marionswcd.net/event/first-friday-woody-weeds/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:First Fridays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230804T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230804T130000
DTSTAMP:20230712T233715Z
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SUMMARY:First Friday: Water Weeds of the Willamette
DESCRIPTION:First 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 about soil and water conservation and a wide array of related topics. \n \nBeth Myers-Shenai\, Invasive Plant Specialist with Oregon Dept. of Agriculture\, will provide a virtual tour of the invasive plants found in Salem-area waterways including: Ludwigia\, parrotfeather\, yellow flag iris\, yellow floating heart. Some of the species Beth will cover are common and others are newer to our region. Learn how to identify them\, resources to help you in the field\, and what to do when you spot them. This is a great introduction for people who recreate in the river and for those who live streamside. \nIf you need special accommodations\, including translation services\, in order to participate\, please call the event coordinator at 503-949-4709 or email heath.keirstead@marionswcd.net as far in advance as possible.
URL:https://www.marionswcd.net/event/first-friday-water-weeds/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:First Fridays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230602T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230602T130000
DTSTAMP:20230426T214425Z
CREATED:20221216T030117Z
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SUMMARY:First Friday: Alternatives for Keeping Food & Yard Waste out of Landfills
DESCRIPTION:Overwhelmed by yard waste? Not sure what to do with kitchen scraps? Brooke Edmunds (OSU Extension Community Horticulture) will share tips for backyard & indoor composting that can help divert compostable waste from the landfill. You’ll come away from this session with practical information and resources. \n\n\n\nBrooke Edmunds is the OSU Extension Community Horticulturist in Marion\, Polk\, Linn\, and Benton counties.  She oversees the Master Gardener volunteer programs in each county\, teaches online and in-person gardening classes\, and answers hundreds of gardening questions each year. Brooke’s background is in plant pathology and horticulture.  She has a Ph.D. in plant pathology from North Carolina State University and her M.S. and B.S. from Iowa State University.  She lives in Salem and greatly enjoys gardening with her kids and exploring Oregon’s coast trails.  \n\n\n\n\nIf you need special accommodations\, including translation services\, in order to participate\, please call the office at 503-391-9927 or email office@marionswcd.net as far in advance as possible. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.marionswcd.net/event/alternatives-for-food-yard-waste/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:First Fridays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230505T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230505T130000
DTSTAMP:20230426T214613Z
CREATED:20221228T192832Z
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SUMMARY:First Friday: Emerald Ash Borer in Oregon
DESCRIPTION:First 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 about soil and water conservation and a wide array of related topics. \n \nAccording to Wyatt Williams with Oregon Department of Forestry\, “Since it was first found in the Detroit\, Michigan area back in 2002\, EAB has become the most destructive and costliest forest pest ever to invade North America.” Once Emerald Ash Borer is established\, it decimates ash populations\, leaving waterways exposed and vulnerable to degradation. The long anticipated first sighting of Emerald Ash Borer in Oregon occurred in Forest Grove recently.  Find out how to respond to the looming threat posed by this pest. \nPresenter Christine Buhl is a Forest Entomologist with Oregon Department of Forestry. \n  \n \nIf you need special accommodations\, including translation services\, in order to participate\, please call the office at 503-391-9927 or email office@marionswcd.net as far in advance as possible.
URL:https://www.marionswcd.net/event/first-friday-emerald-ash-borer-in-oregon/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:First Fridays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230303T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230303T130000
DTSTAMP:20230119T232001Z
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SUMMARY:First Friday: Rain Gardens & Bioswales
DESCRIPTION:First 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 about soil and water conservation and a wide array of related topics. \n\n\n\nRain gardens and bioswales are great options for slowing down the flow of stormwater. City of Salem’s Natural Infrastructure Specialist Jesse Dillow will give an overview of rain gardens\, what they are and how they function\, a rundown of how to size and design them\, some plants that work well\, the installation process\, and maintenance needs. \n\n\n\nThis talk will be held in person at Bauman’s Farm and Garden during our Native Plant Sale pick up event. Join this First Friday talk on site or online. \nJesse Dillow has a biology degree from George Fox University and most of his work experience is in horticulture. Jesse worked for the grounds department at George Fox in various capacities for 14 years. He did landscape and irrigation installation and design (including raingardens)\, managed riparian restoration\, maintained landscapes\, and was the superintendent of the department the last two years. He started at the City of Salem in 2020 on the day that the state shut down for COVID. In his current role\, Jesse is in charge of coordinating the maintenance of over 450 city owned green stormwater facilities as well as roughly 100 acres of natural areas and mitigation sites. One of Jesse’s passions is creating landscapes that are both attractive and functional while serving vital ecological functions such as managing stormwater\, providing pollinator habitat\, and providing nesting and forage area for migratory birds. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.marionswcd.net/event/first-friday-rain-gardens-bioswales/
LOCATION:Bauman’s Farm & Garden\, 12989 Howell Prairie Rd NE\, Gervais\, Oregon\, 97026\, United States
CATEGORIES:First Fridays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230203T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230203T130000
DTSTAMP:20230113T175815Z
CREATED:20221207T213216Z
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SUMMARY:First Friday: Native Plantings in Your Place
DESCRIPTION:First 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 about soil and water conservation and a wide array of related topics. \n\n\n\nHave you wondered how to incorporate native species into your yard\, container gardens\, or property? Sarah Hamilton\, MSWCD’s Native and Invasive Plant Specialist\, will share plants that will attract pollinators\, require little water after being established\, and add diversity and visual interest to your space. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.marionswcd.net/event/first-friday-native-plantings-in-your-place/
CATEGORIES:First Fridays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230106T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230106T130000
DTSTAMP:20230101T214347Z
CREATED:20221104T154834Z
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SUMMARY:First Friday: The Problem with Mercury and What You Can Do
DESCRIPTION:First 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 about soil and water conservation and a wide array of related topics. \n\n\n\nOlivia Jasper\, Water Quality Specialist with Oregon Department of Agriculture\, will introduce us to the sources of Mercury\, the problems it can cause\, and what you can do about it. Olivia Jasper serves the southern Willamette and Mid Coast Regions of Oregon. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.marionswcd.net/event/first-friday-the-problem-with-mercury-and-what-you-can-do-2/
CATEGORIES:First Fridays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221202T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221202T130000
DTSTAMP:20220927T191514Z
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SUMMARY:First Friday: Street Tree Selection
DESCRIPTION:First 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 about soil and water conservation and a wide array of related topics. \n\n\n\nSalem Urban Forester Milan Davis will talk about planting native trees\, the preferred species to use\, and some of the challenges in nursery availability and soil deficiency. Milan will also discuss the creation of corridors of native trees to allow birds and wildlife access to the Willamette River and to our larger natural areas.  \n\n\n\nPart of Milan’s talk will delve into the practice of assisted migration – City of Salem plants trees native to the Willamette Valley as well as trees native to California and Eastern Oregon based on similar species that might be more heat tolerant than our Willamette valley natives. 
URL:https://www.marionswcd.net/event/first-friday-street-tree-selection-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:First Fridays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221202T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221202T130000
DTSTAMP:20220927T194923Z
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SUMMARY:First Friday: Street Tree Selection
DESCRIPTION:First 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 about soil and water conservation and a wide array of related topics. \n\n\n\nSalem Urban Forester Milan Davis will talk about planting native trees\, the preferred species to use\, and some of the challenges in nursery availability and soil deficiency. Milan will also discuss the creation of corridors of native trees to allow birds and wildlife access to the Willamette River and to our larger natural areas.  \n\n\n\nPart of Milan’s talk will delve into the practice of assisted migration – City of Salem plants trees native to the Willamette Valley as well as trees native to California and Eastern Oregon based on similar species that might be more heat tolerant than our Willamette valley natives. 
URL:https://www.marionswcd.net/event/first-friday-street-tree-selection/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:First Fridays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221104T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221104T130000
DTSTAMP:20220623T164052Z
CREATED:20220623T164052Z
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SUMMARY:First Friday: Putting Up the Harvest
DESCRIPTION:First Fridays are held on the first Friday of every month (except July) from 12-12:45 pm via Zoom. Join Marion SWCD staff and subject matter experts to learn something new about soil and water conservation and a wide array of related topics. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for a presentation by OSU Extension’s Master Food Preserver Program’s new Food Security and Safety Program Manager\, Jared Hibbard\, on putting up the harvest and using garden produce for Thanksgiving and other seasonal celebrations. RSVP to receive the Zoom link for this free event. \n\n\n\nJared Hibbard-Swanson is an organic gardener and home food preserver who loves to share the bounty of Oregon’s farms and gardens. Jared is the statewide manager for OSU Extension’s food security and safety programs\, and he supports the Master Food Preserver program along with other food access efforts. \n\n\n\nOSU Master Food Preservers are trained volunteers who complete a 40+ hour certification program to learn research-based principles and practices of safe home food preservation. The Master Food Preservers empower their communities to enjoy fresh local produce year round by teaching best practices for canning\, freezing\, dehydrating\, and other food storage techniques.
URL:https://www.marionswcd.net/event/first-friday-putting-up-the-harvest-2/
CATEGORIES:First Fridays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221104T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221104T130000
DTSTAMP:20220927T164918Z
CREATED:20220623T164052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220927T164918Z
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SUMMARY:First Friday: Putting Up the Harvest
DESCRIPTION:First Fridays are held on the first Friday of e/very month (except July) from 12-12:45 pm via Zoom. Join Marion SWCD staff and subject matter experts to learn something new about soil and water conservation and a wide array of related topics. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for a presentation by OSU Extension’s Master Food Preserver Program’s new Food Security and Safety Program Manager\, Jared Hibbard\, on putting up the harvest and using garden produce for Thanksgiving and other seasonal celebrations. RSVP to receive the Zoom link for this free event. \n\n\n\nJared Hibbard-Swanson is an organic gardener and home food preserver who loves to share the bounty of Oregon’s farms and gardens. Jared is the statewide manager for OSU Extension’s food security and safety programs\, and he supports the Master Food Preserver program along with other food access efforts. \n\n\n\nOSU Master Food Preservers are trained volunteers who complete a 40+ hour certification program to learn research-based principles and practices of safe home food preservation. The Master Food Preservers empower their communities to enjoy fresh local produce year round by teaching best practices for canning\, freezing\, dehydrating\, and other food storage techniques.
URL:https://www.marionswcd.net/event/first-friday-putting-up-the-harvest/
CATEGORIES:First Fridays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221007T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221007T124500
DTSTAMP:20220907T220102Z
CREATED:20220907T220102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220907T220102Z
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SUMMARY:First Friday: Going Beyond Flowers: What More Do Bees and Other Insects Need?
DESCRIPTION:Matthew ShepherdDirector of Outreach & Education\, The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe’ve all read about the declining populations of bees and other insects. The good news is that there are things we can do to make our gardens\, parks\, and other greenspaces better for these essential animals. Grow flowers\, yes. Avoid pesticides\, yes. But there is more we should be doing. Matthew Shepherd of the Xerces Society will introduce you to some simple things you can do to make your garden welcoming for insects by introducing conditions and features that will support the entire life cycle of the “little things that run the world.” \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMatthew Shepherd has spent more than thirty years collaborating with people from all walks of life to create better places for wildlife. Matthew’s career began in England and took him to Kenya before his arrival in the United States a couple of decades ago. He has worked for the Xerces Society since 1999\, initially at the vanguard of a national campaign to protect pollinators\, but now focused on outreach\, community engagement\, and urban conservation. Matthew is author of numerous articles and other publications\, including Attracting Native Pollinators (Storey Publishing\, 2011) and Gardening for Butterflies (Timber Press\, 2016).
URL:https://www.marionswcd.net/event/first-friday-garden-support-for-pollinators-2/
CATEGORIES:First Fridays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221007T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221007T124500
DTSTAMP:20220908T214103Z
CREATED:20220907T220102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220908T214103Z
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SUMMARY:First Friday: Going Beyond Flowers: What More Do Bees and Other Insects Need?
DESCRIPTION:Matthew ShepherdDirector of Outreach & Education\, The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe’ve all read about the declining populations of bees and other insects. The good news is that there are things we can do to make our gardens\, parks\, and other greenspaces better for these essential animals. Grow flowers\, yes. Avoid pesticides\, yes. But there is more we should be doing. Matthew Shepherd of the Xerces Society will introduce you to some simple things you can do to make your garden welcoming for insects by introducing conditions and features that will support the entire life cycle of the “little things that run the world.” \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMatthew Shepherd has spent more than thirty years collaborating with people from all walks of life to create better places for wildlife. Matthew’s career began in England and took him to Kenya before his arrival in the United States a couple of decades ago. He has worked for the Xerces Society since 1999\, initially at the vanguard of a national campaign to protect pollinators\, but now focused on outreach\, community engagement\, and urban conservation. Matthew is author of numerous articles and other publications\, including Attracting Native Pollinators (Storey Publishing\, 2011) and Gardening for Butterflies (Timber Press\, 2016).
URL:https://www.marionswcd.net/event/first-friday-garden-support-for-pollinators/
CATEGORIES:First Fridays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220902T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220902T124500
DTSTAMP:20220323T160357Z
CREATED:20220323T160357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220323T160357Z
UID:10000872-1662120000-1662122700@www.marionswcd.net
SUMMARY:First Friday: Stephanie Hazen on Monarch Butterflies
DESCRIPTION:First Fridays are held on the first Friday of every month (except July) from 12-12:45 pm via Zoom. Join Marion SWCD staff and subject matter experts to learn something new about soil and water conservation and a wide array of related topics. \n\n\nStephanie Hazen is a retired veterinarian and pollinator enthusiast with expertise on Monarch Butterflies and the plants that support them and other essential but at-risk insects. Stephanie will share tips on how to prepare gardens to support monarchs and other important pollinators.
URL:https://www.marionswcd.net/event/hazen-on-monarchs-2/
CATEGORIES:First Fridays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220902T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220902T124500
DTSTAMP:20220714T231353Z
CREATED:20220323T160357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220714T231353Z
UID:10000788-1662120000-1662122700@www.marionswcd.net
SUMMARY:First Friday: Stephanie Hazen on Monarch Butterflies
DESCRIPTION:First Fridays are held on the first Friday of every month (except July) from 12-12:45 pm via Zoom. Join Marion SWCD staff and subject matter experts to learn something new about soil and water conservation and a wide array of related topics. \n\n\nStephanie Hazen is a retired veterinarian and pollinator enthusiast with expertise on Monarch Butterflies and the plants that support them and other essential but at-risk insects. Stephanie will share tips on how to prepare gardens to support monarchs and other important pollinators.
URL:https://www.marionswcd.net/event/hazen-on-monarchs/
CATEGORIES:First Fridays
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220805T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220805T130000
DTSTAMP:20220628T232009Z
CREATED:20220628T232009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220628T232009Z
UID:10000913-1659700800-1659704400@www.marionswcd.net
SUMMARY:First Friday: Meadowscaping with Mary Logalbo
DESCRIPTION:Convert your lawn to a native meadow!  Learn how to install and maintain native bunchgrass and wildflower meadowscapes to increase storm water infiltration and habitat diversity.  Reconnect with Oregon’s prairie heritage through this beautiful landscape alternative! \n\n\n\nWhether your garden is 1/10th of an acre or 10 acres\, you can support pollinators\, store carbon\, and conserve water by meadowscaping. Mary Logalbo of West Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District will introduce the concept and benefits of meadowscaping to help you get started.  \n\n\n\nMary earned her Executive Master’s in Public Administration at Portland State University’s Hatfield School of Government and her B.S. in Environmental Science from Plattsburgh State University of New York.  At WMSWCD\, Mary has managed a wide array of urban conservation and restoration programs\, has served as the Diversity\, Equity and Inclusion Committee co-chair\, managed the creation of the district’s new 5-year strategic plan\, held the position of Interim District Manager\, co-authored the Meadowscaping handbook\, and has recently taken on management of the District’s education and grant programming along with serving as Climate Change Strategic Direction lead with her organization.
URL:https://www.marionswcd.net/event/first-friday-meadowscaping-with-mary-logalbo-2/
CATEGORIES:First Fridays
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220805T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220805T130000
DTSTAMP:20220706T181405Z
CREATED:20220628T232009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220706T181405Z
UID:10000828-1659700800-1659704400@www.marionswcd.net
SUMMARY:First Friday: Meadowscaping with Mary Logalbo
DESCRIPTION:Convert your lawn to a native meadow!  Learn how to install and maintain native bunchgrass and wildflower meadowscapes to increase storm water infiltration and habitat diversity.  Reconnect with Oregon’s prairie heritage through this beautiful landscape alternative! \n\n\n\nWhether your garden is 1/10th of an acre or 10 acres\, you can support pollinators\, store carbon\, and conserve water by meadowscaping. Mary Logalbo of West Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District will introduce the concept and benefits of meadowscaping to help you get started.  \n\n\n\nMary earned her Executive Master’s in Public Administration at Portland State University’s Hatfield School of Government and her B.S. in Environmental Science from Plattsburgh State University of New York.  At WMSWCD\, Mary has managed a wide array of urban conservation and restoration programs\, has served as the Diversity\, Equity and Inclusion Committee co-chair\, managed the creation of the district’s new 5-year strategic plan\, held the position of Interim District Manager\, co-authored the Meadowscaping handbook\, and has recently taken on management of the District’s education and grant programming along with serving as Climate Change Strategic Direction lead with her organization.
URL:https://www.marionswcd.net/event/first-friday-meadowscaping-with-mary-logalbo/
CATEGORIES:First Fridays
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220603T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220603T124500
DTSTAMP:20220323T154904Z
CREATED:20220323T154904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220323T154904Z
UID:10000871-1654257600-1654260300@www.marionswcd.net
SUMMARY:First Friday: Jennifer Parke on Solarization
DESCRIPTION:First Fridays are held on the first Friday of every month (except July) from 12-12:45 pm via Zoom. Join Marion SWCD staff and subject matter experts to learn something new about soil and water conservation and a wide array of related topics. \nHear from Jennifer Parke\, Soil Biology Professor at OSU\, about the use of a technique called soil solarization for management of soilborne plant pathogens and weeds\, and how you can put it to work on a variety of scales.
URL:https://www.marionswcd.net/event/first-friday-jennifer-parke-on-solarization-2/
CATEGORIES:First Fridays
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220603T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220603T124500
DTSTAMP:20220601T154034Z
CREATED:20220323T154904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220601T154034Z
UID:10000787-1654257600-1654260300@www.marionswcd.net
SUMMARY:First Friday: Jennifer Parke on Solarization
DESCRIPTION:First Fridays are held on the first Friday of every month (except July) from 12-12:45 pm via Zoom. Join Marion SWCD staff and subject matter experts to learn something new about soil and water conservation and a wide array of related topics. \nHear from Jennifer Parke\, Soil Biology Professor at OSU\, about the use of a technique called soil solarization for management of soilborne plant pathogens and weeds\, and how you can put it to work on a variety of scales.
URL:https://www.marionswcd.net/event/first-friday-jennifer-parke-on-solarization/
CATEGORIES:First Fridays
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220506T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220506T124500
DTSTAMP:20220322T211039Z
CREATED:20220322T211039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220322T211039Z
UID:10000870-1651838400-1651841100@www.marionswcd.net
SUMMARY:First Friday: Owen Dell on Irrigation Efficiency and Sustainable Landscaping
DESCRIPTION:Join Marion SWCD staff and subject matter experts to learn something new about soil and water conservation and a wide array of related topics. \nFirst Fridays are held on the first Friday of every month (except July) from 12-12:45 pm via Zoom. \nJoin us on May 6 for a fun and informative talk with Owen Dell\, author of Sustainable Landscaping for Dummies and member of the Willamette Valley Regenerative Landscape Coalition. He will share tips for irrigation efficiency. \n 
URL:https://www.marionswcd.net/event/first-friday-owen-dell-on-sustainable-landscaping-2/
CATEGORIES:First Fridays
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220506T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220506T124500
DTSTAMP:20220413T181211Z
CREATED:20220322T211039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220413T181211Z
UID:10000786-1651838400-1651841100@www.marionswcd.net
SUMMARY:First Friday: Owen Dell on Irrigation Efficiency and Sustainable Landscaping
DESCRIPTION:Join Marion SWCD staff and subject matter experts to learn something new about soil and water conservation and a wide array of related topics. \nFirst Fridays are held on the first Friday of every month (except July) from 12-12:45 pm via Zoom. \nJoin us on May 6 for a fun and informative talk with Owen Dell\, author of Sustainable Landscaping for Dummies and member of the Willamette Valley Regenerative Landscape Coalition. He will share tips for irrigation efficiency. \n 
URL:https://www.marionswcd.net/event/first-friday-owen-dell-on-sustainable-landscaping/
CATEGORIES:First Fridays
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220401T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220401T110000
DTSTAMP:20220323T223857Z
CREATED:20220323T223857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220323T223857Z
UID:10000874-1648807200-1648810800@www.marionswcd.net
SUMMARY:First Friday: Invasive Plant ID with Beth Myers-Shenai\, ODA
DESCRIPTION:Invasive Plant Species ID with Beth Myers-Shenai\, Oregon Department of Agriculture. Join Beth for a virtual tour of the ODA invasive plant greenhouse for identification and control of some of the worst invasive plants for our region.\n\nThis talk is free and open to all. It is designed for Marion County residents who would like to learn how to identify invasive plant species on their property to better manage their land.\n\nClick here to register for this event. Registration is free and required to receive the meeting link.\n\n 
URL:https://www.marionswcd.net/event/invasive-plant-id-with-oda-2/
CATEGORIES:First Fridays
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220401T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220401T110000
DTSTAMP:20220502T223016Z
CREATED:20220323T223857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220502T223016Z
UID:10000790-1648807200-1648810800@www.marionswcd.net
SUMMARY:First Friday: Invasive Plant ID with Beth Myers-Shenai\, ODA
DESCRIPTION:Invasive Plant Species ID with Beth Myers-Shenai\, Oregon Department of Agriculture. Join Beth for a virtual tour of the ODA invasive plant greenhouse for identification and control of some of the worst invasive plants for our region.\n\nThis talk is free and open to all. It is designed for Marion County residents who would like to learn how to identify invasive plant species on their property to better manage their land.\n\nClick here to register for this event. Registration is free and required to receive the meeting link.\n\n 
URL:https://www.marionswcd.net/event/invasive-plant-id-with-oda/
CATEGORIES:First Fridays
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220304T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220304T110000
DTSTAMP:20220224T201643Z
CREATED:20220224T201042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220224T201643Z
UID:10000775-1646388000-1646391600@www.marionswcd.net
SUMMARY:First Friday!  Recycling/Composting Reduce and Reuse
DESCRIPTION:Marion County Recycling/Composting Reduce and Reuse\, Dakota Tangredi\, Reduction Coordinator. Our target audience is any interested Marion County resident who is interested in reducing the waste stream through consumer reduction\, reuse\, and finally recycling. \nRegistration Required!
URL:https://www.marionswcd.net/event/recycling-composting-reduce-and-reuse/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:First Fridays
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220304T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220304T110000
DTSTAMP:20220224T201042Z
CREATED:20220224T201042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220224T201042Z
UID:10000860-1646388000-1646391600@www.marionswcd.net
SUMMARY:First Friday!  Recycling/Composting Reduce and Reuse
DESCRIPTION:Marion County Recycling/Composting Reduce and Reuse\, Dakota Tangredi\, Reduction Coordinator. Our target audience is any interested Marion County resident who is interested in reducing the waste stream through consumer reduction\, reuse\, and finally recycling. \nRegistration Required!
URL:https://www.marionswcd.net/event/recycling-composting-reduce-and-reuse-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:First Fridays
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