Event Calendar

  • Rain Garden Workshop

    Our River
    Keizer Rapids Park 1900 Chemawa Rd N, Keizer, OR, United States

    Mark your calendar for November 2nd from 9am until Noon at Keizer Rapids Park! Learn about site selection for raingardens, plant choices, soil drainage and meet subject matter experts! Percolation

  • Native Plant Propagation Workshop

    21781 Main St NE Aurora, OR

    Aurora Mills Greenspace Community Event Questions?  Contact Emma Smith at emma@puddingriver.org

  • Plant Walk

    Join Marion Soil and Water Conservation District for a plant walk through Bush Park to learn about native and invasive plants and get free resources, including a Meadowscaping Handbook (digital

  • Salmon Watch Volunteer Training

    Salmon Watch
    Packsaddle County Park 34519 N Santiam Hwy, Gates, Oregon, United States

    Salmon Watch is a place-based, experiential field trip that introduces students to local watersheds and the salmon that inhabit them. The field trips are about 4 hours long and are

    Free
  • Community Salmon Watch Day

    Packsaddle County Park 34519 N Santiam Hwy, Gates, Oregon, United States

    Come see Chinook salmon spawning in the North Santiam River and chat with experts about it. Join us for an experience of a lifetime! We’ll have educators on hand to

    Free
  • Erosion Control and Stormwater Management Summit

    Keizer Civic Center 930 Chemawa Rd NE, Keizer, OR, United States

    This virtual one-day event provides continuing education or erosion prevention and sediment control training.

  • 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
  • Homeschool Day at Ankeny Hill Nature Center

    Ankeny Hill Nature Center 130 Ankeny Hill Rd SE, Jefferson, Oregon, United States

    Marion Soil and Water Conservation District is excited to partner at Homeschool Day at Ankeny Hill Nature Center!  Wednesday, June 10, 2026 | Time: 10:00am - 12:30pm      

  • Our River Celebration | Minto Brown Island Park

    Our River
    Minto Brown Island Park 2200 Minto Brown Island Rd, Salem, OR, United States

    Join the Mid-Willamette Outreach Group for the, Our River Celebration at Minto-Brown Island Park. This free, family-friendly event invites people of all ages to explore and learn about our local rivers, streams, and waterways through hands-on activities and interactive stations.

  • Salmon Watch Volunteer Training

    Salmon Watch
    Packsaddle County Park 34519 N Santiam Hwy, Gates, Oregon, United States

    Do you enjoy teaching kids outdoors? Then Salmon Watch could be a great fit for you! We are seeking volunteers who are kind, patient, and excited to work with kids. No

    Free
  • Small Farm School

    Clackamas Community College 19600 Molalla Ave, Oregon City, United States

    Small Farm School is an annual, full-day learning event designed for both beginning and experienced small-scale farmers.

  • Native Plant Celebration (with Habitat Hikes) at Keizer Rapids Park

    Keizer Rapids Park 1900 Chemawa Rd N, Keizer, OR, United States

    Connect with nature and our community as we replant a rain garden, learn about native plants and their role in supporting local wildlife and ecosystems, and enjoy a variety of activities.

  • Mill Creek BioBlitz Kick off Event

    You’re invited to join the Mill Creek BioBlitz! Thursday, October 29th. 9am-1pm, Downtown Salem Our partners at the North Santiam Watershed Council (NSWC) will be kicking off a BioBlitz on

  • Soil Health Field Training for Farmers and Professionals

    Aumsville Community Center 555 Main St, Aumsville, OR, United States

    Free, hands-on soil health training designed specifically for farmers, agricultural producers, and technical assistance providers. This workshop will connect soil health principles with practical field assessment techniques to help participants better understand soil conditions and apply soil health knowledge in agricultural settings.

  • Girl Scout STEM Day 2026

    Oregon State Fair and Expo Center 2330 17th St NE, Salem, United States

    Join Girl Scouts of Oregon and Southwest Washington for their annual STEM Day, an expo-style event featuring more than 70 hands-on booths exploring science, technology, engineering, and math. Marion SWCD will be among the participating organizations!

  • Good for the Soil, Good for Business Workshop

    Chemeketa Ag Complex 45th and Fire Protection Way, Salem, Oregon, United States

    Discover how healthy soils and healthy businesses can go hand-in-hand at this workshop for farmers and ranchers. Participants will learn practical approaches to soil health and how conserving natural resources can support the resilience, profitability, and long-term viability of agricultural operations.

  • Erosion Control and Stormwater Management Summit

    Keizer Civic Center 930 Chemawa Rd NE, Keizer, OR, United States

    This virtual one-day event provides continuing education or erosion prevention and sediment control training.