Tribal Perspectives on Restoring Local Ecosystems with Traditional Ecological Knowledge A Lecture and Book Signing with Dr David Lewis, Author of Tribal Histories of the Willamette Valley Dr. David Lewis, Grand Ronde Tribal member, OSU Assistant Professor of Anthropology and Indigenous Studies, and author will discuss Kalapuya tribal perspectives on restoring local ecosystems with Traditional
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 tests, plant choices, slope, regulations and how to plant will all be covered in this workshop! Register here: https://arcg.is/1uv5an Followed by a Seed Swap from 12
Join our staff for the 54th Northwest Agricultural Show and learn about Conservation Resources & Opportunities for Working Lands from the Marion SWCD. Live Presentations on Wednesday Jan. 15 at Noon and Friday Jan. 17 at 10 AM. See the newest in equipment, products & services to keep your small, medium, or large-scale farm or
Join our staff for the 54th Northwest Agricultural Show and learn about Conservation Resources & Opportunities for Working Lands from the Marion SWCD. Live Presentations on Wednesday Jan. 15 at Noon and Friday Jan. 17 at 10 AM. See the newest in equipment, products & services to keep your small, medium, or large-scale farm or
Aurora Mills Greenspace Community Event Questions? Contact Emma Smith at emma@puddingriver.org
Keizer Rapids Park, Bush Pasture Park, Ankeny Hill Nature Center Are you looking for a fun activity this Spring Break? Join us in celebrating World Water Day (March 22) by participating in “The Great Raindrop Scavenger Hunt” in 3 parks: Bush Pasture Park, Ankeny Hill Nature Center and Keizer Rapids Park. The Great Raindrop Scavenger
RSVP: stormwateroutreach@cityofsalem.net
Nottinghamshire Farms was established in 2018 by Anthony and Amanda Stevens. They named their farm after Nottinghamshire county, which was where Anthony was born in England (Robin Hood County) and also where they were married. Amanda was born and raised in Saint Paul, Oregon. Anthony and Amanda met in New Zealand while working on farms
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 version), to update your yard to be water-wise and pollinator-friendly. The plant walk will feature blooming wildflowers, oak grove, riparian plants, and plant identification. At
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 in the parking lot off of Leffelle Steet. The Stream Celebration is a fun all-ages family-friendly event with water/watershed/aquatic ecology activity stations. The goal of
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 scheduled for September 15th to October 3rd. We offer these trips to elementary through high school -aged students. Volunteers are essential to Salmon Watch! Each
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 explain what the salmon are doing and discuss key characteristics of their natural environment. This is a free, move-at-your-own-pace event. Instructors will introduce you to
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 explore the important role native plants play in supporting local wildlife and ecosystems. Get expert tips on native plant gardening from the Oregon State Extension–Marion County
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 forward to the year ahead. This evening provides an opportunity to connect with our local conservation minded community while exploring how we as a District
Please join Marion Soil and Water Conservation District at Silver Falls Winter Festival courtesy of Oregon State Parks. Join park staff, volunteers and partners in a celebration of the winter season at Silver Falls on December 13th and 14th from 10:00am - 4:00pm. The festival will highlight the seasonal changes that can be seen in
Please join Marion Soil and Water Conservation District at Silver Falls Winter Festival courtesy of Oregon State Parks. Join park staff, volunteers and partners in a celebration of the winter season at Silver Falls on December 13th and 14th from 10:00am - 4:00pm. The festival will highlight the seasonal changes that can be seen in
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, Stayton, OR 97383 Any remaining inventory will be available for purchase during this time for day of, in person sales on a first come first
This virtual one-day event provides continuing education or erosion prevention and sediment control training.
Please join Marion SWCD staff in planting our native greenspace at the district office and help us to become certified in our very own Little Habitat Project. Staff will be onsite to demonstrate proper planting techniques and can point out native vs invasive plants on an optional guided plant walk. Planting will take place from
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
Oregon's oak woodlands and savannas are under pressure from invasive plants, ice damage, and changing conditions that make it harder for oaks to thrive. The Oregon Garden Foundation is hosting a one-day training focused on the ecology and restoration of Oregon Oaks. Participants will learn about oak ecology, common invasive species, and management tools used
