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  • 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

  • Stream Celebration

    Salmon Watch
    Bush's Pasture Park 890 Mission St SE, Salem, Oregon, United States

    The Mid-Willamette Outreach Group is hosting a Stream Celebration at Bush's Pasture Park on Thursday, August 21, 1-4 pm, Come join us for this fun and free community event! Park

    Free
  • an illustration with a female salmon in a stream seen from below and lush riparian vegetation and a rainbow in the background.

    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

  • Native Plant Celebration at Keizer Rapids Park

    Join us for a Native Plant Celebration at Keizer Rapids Park on October 25th from 9-12. Come connect with nature and our community as we replant a raingarden together and

  • Annual Conservation Celebration

    Willamette Heritage Center 1313 Mill St. SE, Salem, OR, United States

    RSVP by November 4th! Please join us, the Marion Soil and Water Conservation District, as we come together to look back and celebrate the past year of conservation while looking

    Free

  • Pre-Order Pickup and Day of Sales: Winter Native Bare-Root Plant Sale

    Marion SWCD office 408 N. Third Ave., Stayton, OR, United States

    Did you pre-order plants from our online Winter Native Bare-Root Plant Sale? Pre-order pick up will occur: January 17th from 10am to 3pm at the district office located at 408 N Third Avenue,

  • Event announcement, 15th annual erosion control and stormwater management summit, with hard hat and construction cone.

    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.

  • Earth Day Clean and Green Event

    Cascades Gateway Park 2100 Turner Rd. SE, Salem, OR, United States

     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,

  • Happy Earth Day 2026 Conservation Pledge

    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

  • Earth Day River Cleanup – Wallace House Park

    Wallace House Park 3535 Rivercrest Dr N, Keizer, OR, United States

    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,

  • Riparian Restoration for Working Lands Workshop

    Community Connection
    Silverton Grange 201 Division St NE, Silverton, United States

    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.

    Free

  • Marion County Master Gardner Plant Sale

    Salem Armory Auditorium 2310 17th St. NE, Salem, OR, United States

    Our partners at OSU Extension | Marion County Master Gardeners will be hosting a Plant Sale Friday May 8th from 10am-7pm Saturday May 9th from 9am-4pm New location - same

  • Wildfire Risk and Readiness Workshop

    Community Connection
    Oregon Garden 879 W. Main St., Silverton, OR, United States

    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.

    Free

  • 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
  • Clover with bumble bee.

    Board of Directors Information Session

    Virtual Event

    Join Marion Soil and Water Conservation District for a virtual multi-district Board of Directors Information Session to learn about the role of Soil and Water Conservation District board members and the upcoming election process.

  • 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.