Small Farm School
Small Farm School is an annual, full-day learning event designed for both beginning and experienced small-scale farmers.
Small Farm School is an annual, full-day learning event designed for both beginning and experienced small-scale farmers.
Join the Marion County Master Gardener Association for Pollinator Connection, a free afternoon celebrating pollinators, plants, and the people who help create thriving habitat. The event features educational presentations, demonstrations, exhibits, a plant sale, and local vendors.
Marion SWCD Board Write-In Opportunity Interested in Helping Shape Conservation in Marion County? Several Marion Soil & Water Conservation District Board positions are open to qualified write-in candidates for the
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.
Marion SWCD’s Conservation Learning Education and Resource (C.L.E.A.R.) Grant Program provides funding for projects and events that support the district’s mission to partner with people in support of thriving lands, clean water, and healthy habitats.
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
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.
Marion SWCD is excited to provide Little Habitat Project (LHP) Community Kits to community spaces throughout Marion County. On October 30th, Community Kit recipients will receive their plants to establish their habitat project. Please plan to pick up your kit during the designated pickup window or arrange a self-service pickup from the office parking lot no later than Sunday, November 8th.
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!
Join Marion Soil and Water Conservation District for an evening celebrating the people and communities who make conservation possible throughout Marion County. guests will have an opportunity to learn more about what Marion SWCD has been up to over the past year, explore displays highlighting district activities and programs, and hear updates on the work happening across the district. We’ll also take time to celebrate and recognize the people who have helped make that work possible.
Marion Soil and Water Conservation District will conduct its Annual Meeting as part of the District's 2026 Annual Celebration.
The Annual Meeting will include an overview of the past year and the District's annual financial review. This portion of the evening is a public meeting and will be available virtually to provide public access.
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.
Join our partners at the Pudding River Watershed Council for a volunteer work party along the Pudding River in Aurora! Help remove invasive blackberry and ivy to make room for native plants to thrive and support a healthier river habitat.
Join Marion Soil & Water Conservation District at the Silver Falls Winter Festival, hosted by Oregon State Parks! Celebrate the winter season alongside park staff, volunteers, and community partners while
Marion SWCD’s Conservation Learning Education and Resource (C.L.E.A.R.) Grant Program provides funding for projects and events that support the district’s mission to partner with people in support of thriving lands, clean water, and healthy habitats.
This virtual one-day event provides continuing education or erosion prevention and sediment control training.
Marion SWCD’s Conservation Learning Education and Resource (C.L.E.A.R.) Grant Program provides funding for projects and events that support the district’s mission to partner with people in support of thriving lands, clean water, and healthy habitats.