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  • Homeschool Day

    Ankeny Hill Nature Center 130 Ankeny Hill Rd SE, Jefferson, Oregon, United States

    Homeschool families are invited to attend this free learning opportunity at Ankeny Hill Nature Center.

    Free
  • square graphic with image of hazelnut fields and all the logos of the event partners for the June 13 Hazelnut field day at Ioka Farms.

    Field Day for Hazelnut Growers

    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

  • a square graphic with an image of a bee visiting a purple lupine flower in a naitve plant garden and info about the Learn How to Join Our Board webinar on June 13 at 6 pm RSVP at bit.ly/join-our-board

    Learn How to Join A Conservation District Board

    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

    Free

  • Administrative Committee Meeting

    Zoom

    Link to Video Conference: (Zoom) Meeting Link Meeting Call in Number: 1 (253) 215 - 8782 Meeting ID: 861 6125 6285| Passcode: 720019 Staff Contact: Linda Lovett, linda.lovett@marionswcd.net 06 14 24 Admin Committee Packet

  • a square graphic about the Public Works Day with a photo of Keizer Rapids Park.

    Public Works Day

    Keizer Rapids Park 1900 Chemawa Rd N, Keizer, OR, United States

    Join us Tuesday, June 18th to celebrate Keizer's Public Works Department and partner organizations. Enjoy free activities, snacks, games, and demonstrations!

  • a smoky reddish background photo of a landscape with a white square on top with info about COnservation Spotlight, 88.7 and 100.5 fm, Wildfire Ready, Kassondra Keller, OR Dept of the State Fire Marshal

    Conservation Spotlight: Wildfire Ready

    Conservation Spotlight
    KMUZ 100.7 & 88.5 FM

    On this episode, we'll learn how the Oregon Department of the State Fire Marshal works to protect people, property, and the environment from wildfire. We'll discuss how homeowners and land managers can build fire resistance by preparing their properties and creating defensible spaces. This program is brought to you in partnership with Polk & Marion Soil &

  • a light brown graphic with sunbursts and a photo of peoples hands on a meeting table and the MSWCD logo

    Board of Directors Monthly Meeting

    Link to Video Conference: (Zoom) Meeting Link (Click Here) Meeting Telephone Number: 1-253-215-8782 Meeting ID: 899 9801 8903 | Passcode: 845182 Staff Contact: Brenda Sanchez (503-871-7311) | brenda.sanchez@marionswcd.net 07 10 24 Board Meeting Agenda DRAFT HB2560 requires that all Oregon public meetings held by a governing body of a public body, excluding executive sessions, must

  • A graphic for the Education and Outreach Committee meeting with an icon of a teacher lecturing to students and a person reading a book and the Marion SWCD logo.

    Education and Outreach Committee Meeting

    Zoom

    This is a meeting of Marion SWCD’s Education and Outreach Committee. To Join: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83497128477?pwd=ZmZsSXJXc2NGOGN3K1FLZXczVkRNdz09 Meeting ID: 834 9712 8477 Passcode: 316646 Dial by your location        +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) Draft Agenda If you need special accommodations, including translation services, in order to participate, please call Kassi Roosth at 971-382-2000 or email kassi.roosth@marionswcd.net as far in advance

  • a background image of a stream and surrounding vegetation with an image of Rachel Kato in front, Conservation Spotlight KMUZ

    Conservation Spotlight: The Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program

    KMUZ 100.7 & 88.5 FM

    Tune in to discover the importance of improving waterways and habitat on working lands! This Conservation Spotlight episode features Rachel Kato, our Multi-County Riparian Specialist who will share with us about the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP). CREP is designed to incentivize riparian restoration on working lands. The Conservation Spotlight is a radio segment shining light on

  • a person paddling an orange kayak wearing a blue PFD and holding a red paddle. with the words Our River and learn to kayak across the top

    Learn to Kayak

    Our River
    Keizer Rapids Park 1900 Chemawa Rd N, Keizer, OR, United States

    Beginner adults (ages 18+) can learn how to safely kayak and canoe.

    Free
  • graphic with sunflower, butterflies, bee, cherry, lettuce, a couple people working at farmstands, and info about the July 17 Chemeketa Wednesday Market that MSWCD will be attending.

    Chemeketa Wednesday Market

    Chemeketa Ag Complex 45th and Fire Protection Way, Salem, Oregon, United States

    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!

  • A graphic for the Admin Committee meeting with a checklist icon and a committee icon and the Marion SWCD logo.

    Administrative Committee Meeting

    Zoom

    Friday, July 19, 2024, 9:00 am to 11:00 am Link to Video Conference: (Zoom) Meeting Link Meeting Call in Number: 1 (253) 215 - 8782 Meeting ID: 861 6125 6285| Passcode: 720019 Staff Contact: Linda Lovett, linda.lovett@marionswcd.net 07 19 24 Admin Committee Packet

  • CAG Review Committee Meeting

    Zoom

    Conservation Assistance Grant Review Committee Meeting Monday, July 22, 2024, 9:00 am to 11:00 am 07 22 2024 CAG Review Comm Agenda Link to Video Conference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87819666275?pwd=Rl3s32bTUPQAvgzDsxFFN2zY1iSBbR.1 Meeting Call in Number: 1 (253) 215 - 8782 Passcode 166079 Staff Contact: Susan Ortiz, susan.ortiz@marionswcd.net  

  • an orange and yellow logo with a big smiling sun wearing sunglasses at top and the the words Santiam Summer Fest below.

    Santiam SummerFest

    Marion SWCD office 408 N. Third Ave., Stayton, OR, United States

    Come celebrate summer with Marion SWCD from 10 am to 7 pm at Santiam SummerFest! 

  • First Friday: USACE Operations in the Willamette Basin with emphasis on the Santiam Basin. Aug 2. Fisheries Biologist Greg Taylor will provide background on the of 13 dams and reservoirs within the Willamette River basin, review existing operations, how objectives often conflict, and explore future changes. US Army Corps of Engineers. Includes image of Detroit Dam spill.

    First Friday: Army Corps Operations in the Willamette Basin

    Zoom

    Presentation: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Operations in the Willamette Basin with emphasis on the Santiam Basin The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) operates and maintains a system of 13 dams and reservoirs within the Willamette River basin of northwestern Oregon. Each dam contributes to a water resource management system providing flood risk

    Free
  • a light brown graphic with sunbursts and a photo of peoples hands on a meeting table and the MSWCD logo

    Board of Directors Monthly Meeting

    Board of Directors Meeting Wednesday, August 7, 2024, 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm Link to Video Conference: (Zoom) Meeting Link (Click Here) Meeting Telephone Number: 1-253-215-8782 Meeting ID: 871 5817 0918 | Passcode: 643862 Staff Contact: Brenda Sanchez (503-871-7311) | brenda.sanchez@marionswcd.net 08 07 24 BM Meeting Agenda DRAFT HB2560 requires that all Oregon public meetings

  • black line drawing of various conifers Words: Englewood Forest Festival community | art | envrionment

    Englewood Forest Festival

    Englewood Park 1260 19th St NE, Salem, OR, United States

    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

  • a net shopping bag with produce on a light yelloe background with the words: 2024 Stayton Farmers Market Wednesdays 3-7 pm June - Sept, Lst Friday of the month during TGI Fridays 5-8 pm May - Sept 138 N Third Ave., Stayton

    Stayton Farmers Market

    138 N Third Ave 138 N Third Ave, Stayton, United States

    Stop by to visit Marion SWCD at the Stayton Farmers Market.

  • A green diamond with the words Glenn Gibson Watershed Council in the center of a graphic advertising the August Conservation Spotlight

    Conservation Spotlight: Glenn-Gibson Watershed Council

    Tune in for a conversation with the Glenn-Gibson Watershed Council as we dive into watershed health. Join us to hear about the goals and mission of the Council. We'll also learn about the natural resource concerns that inform the current projects they're involved in and how you can protect the watershed and engage in urban

  • A graphic with a sunburst design in back, and a few circles with info about the Stream Celebration: Thursday, August 22 at Pringle City Park. Free! Science! Crafts! Games! Fair from 4-7 pm, Movie: UPRIVER from 7-8:30 pm. RSVP for movie at bit.ly/stream/celebration

    Stream Celebration

    Salmon Watch
    Pringle City Park 606 Church St SE, Salem, OR, United States

    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

  • photo that is partially underwater showing the rocks and moss at the river bottom with some restoration workers with hard hats standing in background with trees behind them. Upriver.org

    Movie Showing: Upriver

    Salmon Watch
    Pringle City Park 606 Church St SE, Salem, OR, United States

    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

    Free
  • an illustration with a female salmon in a stream seen from below and lush riparian vegetation and a rainbow in the background.

    Salmon Watch Volunteer Training

    Salmon Watch
    Packsaddle County Park 34519 N Santiam Hwy, Gates, Oregon, United States

    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

    Free

  • a light brown graphic with sunbursts and a photo of peoples hands on a meeting table and the MSWCD logo

    Board of Directors Monthly Meeting

    04 24 BM Meeting Agenda DRAFT This meeting will be held in-person at our location in Stayton, by video conference (Zoom), and by telephone. Please inform the MSWCD if you would like to attend in-person (as space is limited), contact at least 24 hours in advance by phone, 503-391-9927. Staff Contact: Brenda Sanchez 503-871-7311 |

  • A graphic for the September 6 First Friday showing a picture of David Craig with green rimmed glasses and an old heritage oak

    First Friday: Saving the Great White Oaks

    First Fridays
    Zoom

    Saving the Great White Oaks of Marion County: An Invitation to Share Stories In Marion County, Oregon white oaks are culturally and ecologically vital. The oak savannas and woodlands, rich in biodiversity, have supported a dynamic ecosystem for over 10,000 years. Oaks were central to the Kalapuya people, who relied on their acorns for food,

    Free