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SUMMARY:Little Habitat Project (LHP) Community Kit Giveaway
DESCRIPTION:Marion Soil and Water Conservation District (Marion SWCD) is offering Little Habitat Project (LHP) Community Kits to help community spaces create pockets of native habitat that support pollinators\, wildlife\, and healthy ecosystems throughout Marion County. \nThrough the LHP Community Kit giveaway\, Marion SWCD is working to expand habitat connections by providing native plants for community sites interested in establishing or enhancing native plant areas. These kits offer an opportunity to add biodiversity\, support local wildlife\, and help connect people and places through conservation. \nWho Can Participate:\nThe Little Habitat Project\, is open to anyone in Marion County. However\, this year’s Community Kits are intended specifically for community sites and shared spaces that can create habitat connections for people and wildlife. Eligible locations may include schools\, parks\, neighborhood groups\, community organizations\, and other public-facing spaces. \nWhat’s Included: \nEach LHP (Community) Kit includes three plants of ten native species selected for Willamette Valley oak and prairie habitats\, these include: \nNodding onion\nColumbia lily\nShowy milkweed\nOceanspray\nCreeping Oregon grape\nThimbleberry\nWestern columbine\nPrairie junegrass\nMountain strawberry\nSelf-heal \nLearn More and Submit a Little Habitat (Community) Kit Request Here!\n________________________________________________________________ \nQuestions? Please Contact:\nKristen McAlpine\, Urban Conservationist at kristen.mcalpine@marionswcd.net or 503-949-9212 \n Note to Applicants:\nCommunity Kit requests are accepted while supplies last. Priority will be given to community sites that are able to create shared habitat spaces and demonstrate opportunities to connect people with native plants and conservation. Please submit your request early to reserve a kit for your site.
URL:https://www.marionswcd.net/event/little-habitat-project-lhp-community-kit-giveaway-now-through-aug-23/
CATEGORIES:Outreach
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SUMMARY:National Night Out
DESCRIPTION:Join Marion Soil and Water Conservation District at National Night Out in Keizer\, a community celebration focused on building connections between neighbors\, local organizations\, and community partners. \nMarion SWCD will be onsite hosting a table alongside the Southeast Keizer Neighborhood Association\, Greater Northeast Keizer Neighborhood Association (GNEKNA)\, and Keizer Elks Club for this annual event that promotes police-community partnerships\, neighborhood engagement\, and creating safer\, more connected communities. \nThis family-friendly event is a great opportunity to connect with local organizations\, explore community resources\, and learn more about the services and programs that support the Keizer community. \nNote: This is a partner-hosted event.  \nFor questions regarding National Night Out in Keizer\, please contact Andi Madison\, Membership Committee – National Night Out Coordinator with Keizer Elks Lodge #2472\, at bullelk2472@outlook.com or 503.409.4126.
URL:https://www.marionswcd.net/event/national-night-out/
LOCATION:Keizer Elks Lodge #2472\, 4250 Cherry Ave NE\, Keizer\, OR\, 97303\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outreach
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260821T130000
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SUMMARY:Native Wildflower Seed Packaging Volunteer Event 
DESCRIPTION:Join Marion Soil and Water Conservation District for a hands-on volunteer event helping package native wildflower seeds for free community giveaways! \n\n\nVolunteers will help prepare packets of Willamette Valley Native Annual Wildflower Mix seeds\, produced by Heritage Seedlings\, that will be shared with community members to support native plants\, pollinators\, birds\, and healthy habitats throughout Marion County. \n\n\nNo experience is needed—just bring your willingness to help! Volunteers will learn more about the importance of native plants and have the opportunity to take home native seeds as a thank-you for participating. \n\n\nThe wildflower mix includes a variety of native annual species that provide nectar and pollen for native bees\, butterflies\, beetles\, flies\, and other beneficial insects; several species also support birds and wildlife. Many of these flower’s bloom from late spring through summer and are well suited for sunny landscapes. \n\n\nNative Wildflower Seed Mix Includes: \n\n\nMenzies’ fiddleneck (Amsinckia menziesii)\nFarewell-to-spring (Clarkia amoena)\nFour-spot (Clarkia purpurea)\nLarge-flowered collomia (Collomia grandiflora)\nDense-flower spike-primrose (Epilobium densiflorum)\nBluehead gilia (Gilia capitata)\nShowy tarweed (Madia elegans)\nSlender tarweed (Madia exigua)\nPopcorn flower (Plagiobothrys figuratus)\n\n\nPlease RSVP to help us plan for supplies and materials. \n\n\nIf you have questions about this event or if you need special accommodations to participate\, please contact Kassi Roosth\, Environmental Education Specialist\, at kassi.roosth@marionswcd.net or 971.382.2000.
URL:https://www.marionswcd.net/event/native-wildflower-seed-packaging-volunteer-event/
LOCATION:Marion SWCD office\, 408 N. Third Ave.\, Stayton\, OR\, 97383\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outreach
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260823
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SUMMARY:Little Habitat Project (LHP) Community Kit Giveaway | Application Deadline
DESCRIPTION:Marion Soil and Water Conservation District (Marion SWCD) is offering FREE Little Habitat Project (LHP) Community Kits to help community spaces create pockets of native habitat that support pollinators\, wildlife\, and healthy ecosystems throughout Marion County. \nThrough the LHP Community Kit giveaway\, Marion SWCD is working to expand habitat connections by providing native plants for community sites interested in establishing or enhancing native plant areas. These kits offer an opportunity to add biodiversity\, support local wildlife\, and help connect people and places through conservation. \nWho Can Participate:\nThe Little Habitat Project\, is open to anyone in Marion County. However\, this year’s Community Kits are intended specifically for community sites and shared spaces that can create habitat connections for people and wildlife. Eligible locations may include schools\, parks\, neighborhood groups\, community organizations\, and other public-facing spaces. \nWhat’s Included: \nEach LHP (Community) Kit includes three plants of ten native species selected for Willamette Valley oak and prairie habitats\, these include: \nNodding onion\nColumbia lily\nShowy milkweed\nOceanspray\nCreeping Oregon grape\nThimbleberry\nWestern columbine\nPrairie junegrass\nMountain strawberry\nSelf-heal \nLearn More and Submit a Little Habitat (Community) Kit Request Here!\n________________________________________________________________ \nQuestions? Please Contact:\nKristen McAlpine\, Urban Conservationist at kristen.mcalpine@marionswcd.net or 503-949-9212 \n Note to Applicants:\nCommunity Kit requests are accepted while supplies last or until the LHP Kit Request Application closes on August 23\, 2026.*** \nPriority will be given to community sites that are able to create shared habitat spaces and demonstrate opportunities to connect people with native plants and conservation. Please submit your request early to reserve a kit for your site.
URL:https://www.marionswcd.net/event/little-habitat-project-lhp-community-kit-giveaway-requests-deadline-aug-23/
CATEGORIES:Outreach
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SUMMARY:Salmon Watch Volunteer Training
DESCRIPTION:Do you enjoy teaching kids outdoors? Then Salmon Watch could be a great fit for you! \nWe are seeking volunteers who are kind\, patient\, and excited to work with kids. No teaching experience is required. \nCan’t attend on 8/26 but still interested? Reach out to Kassi at Kassi.Roosth@marionswcd.net and she can share alternative options. \nSign Up to Volunteer for Salmon Watch! \nSalmon Watch is a place-based\, experiential field trip program that introduces students to local watersheds and the salmon that inhabit them. We offer these trips to elementary through high school -aged students. \nField trips will take place from September 14 through October 2 and last approximately 4 hours each. Start and end times are approximate\, and more detailed scheduling information will be provided as the field trips draw closer. \nField trips are held at these locations: \n\nPacksaddle County Park\nNorth Santiam County Park\nSpongs Landing County Park\n\nVolunteers are essential to Salmon Watch! Each volunteer leads one of these field stations: \n\nSalmon Biology: Help students understand what they are seeing as the salmon build redds and fight for position\, discuss the salmon life cycle\, perform a fish dissection\, and help students understand salmon’s cultural importance.\nMacroinvertebrates: Students wade into the river to explore and collect these marvelous indicators of water quality.\nWater Quality: Share the wonder of science with these tests – use tools and chemistry to test dissolved oxygen\, pH\, temperature\, and turbidity.\nRiparian Ecology: This station has a lot of room for you to make it your own as you introduce students to the connections between healthy riparian areas and healthy in-stream habitats.\n\nAttend this half-day training to help you prepare for your Salmon Watch. Whether you are a brand-new or returning Salmon Watch volunteer\, this training will have something for you! \nREQUIRED BACKGROUND CHECK\nAll field trip volunteers must complete a background check\, it should only take a few minutes. \nClick here to initiate background check. \nThe background check is free (either choose to have Marion SWCD pay or you can choose to donate the fee.) \nIf you need special accommodations\, including translation services\, in order to participate\, please call the event coordinator at 971-382-2000 or email kassi.roosth@marionswcd.net as far in advance as possible.
URL:https://www.marionswcd.net/event/salmon-watch-volunteer-training-5/
LOCATION:Packsaddle County Park\, 34519 N Santiam Hwy\, Gates\, Oregon\, 97346\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Outreach
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