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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/
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CATEGORIES:Outreach
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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/
LOCATION:OR
CATEGORIES:Outreach
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