Please join us for a "gardening with natives" tour of 2 yards in Keizer, OR. Two community members will share ideas and inspiration for creating habitat in your yard. Amanda Robinson's yard is an example of the early stages of lawn removal, to a mostly native yard habitat. She is a newly certified participant in
Homeschool families are invited to attend this free learning opportunity at Ankeny Hill Nature Center.
Ioka Farms Field Day We will begin the day learning about Ioka Farms’ development of soil health over time, including challenges and successes. We’ll then go on a walking tour of the farm’s equipment and view the soil health trailer rainfall demonstration. Updates from the Science Sector with research shared from OSU and U of
Thinking about running for soil and water conservation district director in your community? This event will walk you through the basics of what a soil and water conservation board member or district director does, what qualifications are needed, and what steps candidates need to take to get on the ballot and get elected. Hear from
Join us Tuesday, June 18th to celebrate Keizer's Public Works Department and partner organizations. Enjoy free activities, snacks, games, and demonstrations!
Chemeketa Community College Agricultural Building #60 Visit with Marion SWCD staff at the Wednesday Market! Ask us your conservation questions, learn how to get involved, and receive handy prizes!
Come celebrate summer with Marion SWCD from 10 am to 7 pm at Santiam SummerFest!
The Englewood Forest Festival is located in the heart of the Northeast Neighbors neighborhood in Salem’s historic Englewood Park. We celebrate the arts, nature, and community in a free family-friendly festival sharing the diverse talents of local artists, musicians, performers, and environmental nonprofits. The festival provides music and entertainment on two stages and free family-friendly
Stop by to visit Marion SWCD at the Stayton Farmers Market.
Mid Willamette Outreach Group* is hosting a Stream Celebration at Pringle City Park on Thursday, August 22, 4-7 pm, followed by a showing of the movie Upriver starting at 7 pm in Pringle Hall Community Center. Come to one or both parts of this free community event! The Stream Celebration is an all-ages family-friendly fair with water/watershed/aquatic
Mid Willamette Outreach Group* is hosting a Stream Celebration at Pringle City Park on Thursday, August 22, 4-7 pm, followed by a showing of the movie Upriver starting at 7 pm in Pringle Hall Community Center. Come to one or both parts of this free community event! The goal of the event is to actively connect residents
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 mid-September to mid-October. We offer these trips to elementary through high school aged students. Volunteers are essential to Salmon Watch! Each volunteer leads
