Celebrate Earth Day by giving back to one of Salem’s most beloved parks! Join community partners — including the City of Salem’s Clean Streams & Parks program, Mid-Willamette Outreach Group, and CastawayWU — for a hands-on day of stewardship at Cascades Gateway Park. Volunteers will work to remove litter and clear vegetation along park trails,
Celebrate Earth Day by taking action in your community! While we don’t have an event happening on Earth Day itself, there are still plenty of ways to participate and make a difference. We encourage you to check out our Mid-Willamette Outreach Group cleanup events happening the Sunday before and the Saturday after Earth Day or
Join the Mid-Willamette Outreach Group for a meaningful, all-ages Earth Day cleanup along the Willamette River at Wallace House Park. This family-friendly event focuses on removing trash from riparian areas, helping protect wildlife habitat and keep our river clean for recreation and future generations. Whether you're coming with friends, family, or on your own, your
Join Marion Soil and Water Conservation District for a practical, farmer-focused workshop exploring how streamside (riparian) restoration can work with your operation — not against it. This event is designed for farmers and landowners near streams who are interested in supporting the long-term productivity of their land while improving water quality and enhancing habitat.
Marion SWCD is proud to partner with Sustainable Silverton, OSU Extension, and Silverton Fire District to host a Wildfire Risk and Readiness Workshop at the Oregon Gardens aimed at presenting key wildfire preparedness practices including emergency preparedness, defensible space, and how to work with your community to reduce wildfire risk including the use of FireWise as a preparedness tool.
