The Marion SWCD’s CAG Review Committee will hold their meeting to review CAG Applications received from the 1st Cycle of the 2025-2026 fiscal year on Wednesday, September 17th from 1:00-4:00PM. The Meeting will be held via Zoom: Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 837 3399 2352 Passcode: 941562 Meeting Call in Number: 1 (253) 215 -
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
This meeting will be held in-person at our location in Stayton, with video conference and telephone access. PLEASE RSVP ABOVE or by phone if you would like to attend in-person (as space is limited) at least 24 hours in advance to 503-391-9927. Join Zoom Meeting Call In Number: 1-253-215-8782 | Meeting ID: 822 6187 1972
In this presentation Stephanie Hazen (Master Gardener/Mellitogist) talks about gardening for wildlife. Stephanie Hazen moved to Salem in 1977 after graduating from Colorado State University School of Veterinary Medicine. She owned and operated a small animal/exotics veterinary clinic in Salem until retiring in 2012. She took up photography in retirement, favoring natural history subjects such
This meeting will be held by video conference (Zoom), and by telephone. Call In Number: 1-253-215-8782 | Meeting ID: 838 1782 7407 | Passcode: 507254 Staff Contact: Cesar Zamora | cesar.zamora@marionswcd.net 10-15-2025 NR Committee Agenda
Zoom Link 10 17 25 Admin Committee Packet Call-In Number: 1-253-215-8782 Meeting ID: 861 6125 6285 Passcode: 720019 Staff Contact: Brenda Sanchez 503-871-7311 | brenda.sanchez@marionswcd.net
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
Unite with Marion Soil and Water Conservation District and Marion Polk Food Share to support those in need within our community. Marion SWCD is currently accepting non-perishable food items at our Stayton Office through the month of November. Donations may be dropped off at the brown bin located out front of the office. Interested in
11 05 25 BM Meeting Agenda DRAFT Join Zoom Meeting Call-In Number: 1-253-215-8782 Meeting ID: 853 9453 4291 Passcode: 560848 This meeting will be held in-person at our location in Stayton, with video conference (Zoom), and by telephone. Please inform the MSWCD if you would like to attend in-person (as space is limited), contact at
Please join Kurt Berning, Executive Director at the Pudding River Watershed Council as we discuss results from the 2023/2024 salmon survey season. In this talk we will discuss how many salmon are spawning in Silver Creek, Butte Creek, Abiqua Creek, and other parts of the Pudding River Watershed. Kurt grew up in Mt. Angel and
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
2025 11 18 EO Complete Packet This is a meeting of Marion SWCD’s Education and Outreach Committee. To Join: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83497128477?pwd=ZmZsSXJXc2NGOGN3K1FLZXczVkRNdz09 Meeting ID: 821 3239 7029 Passcode: 465879 Call In Number: 1-253-215-8782 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
On this episode of Conservation Spotlight, we tap into the inspiring story of Eliza Nelson, Executive Director of the Oregon Maple Project. Discover the sweet side of conservation, as we explore how building stronger connections between people and the natural world can nurture both community and conservation — all while savoring the sweet rewards of
Our Winter Native Bare-Root Plant Sale is opening online on December 1st and will be accepting orders through December 31st, 2025* (*or until inventory is sold-out). The order pickup will be held on January 17th at the district office located in Stayton. The sale will consist of roughly 40 native tree and shrub species (plus
Join Zoom Meeting Call-In Number: 1-253-215-8782 Meeting ID: 830 4524 7204 Passcode: 789134 12 03 25 Board Meeting Agenda DRAFT This meeting will be held in-person at our location in Stayton, with video conference (Zoom), and by telephone. Please inform the MSWCD if you would like to attend in-person (as space is limited), contact at
In this talk, Rose High Bear (Deg Hit’an Dine, Inupiaq), Founding Director of the Native American nonprofit, Elderberry Wisdom Farm, will share her experience integrating Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) into their experiential service-learning activities and discuss how they provide it to Native American and other interns of color pursuing conservation career pathways. Positive collaborative partnerships
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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
12 17 2025 NR Committee Agenda Packet This meeting will be held by video conference (Zoom), and by telephone. ZOOM LINK Call In Number: 1-253-215-8782 Meeting ID: 838 1782 7407 Passcode: 507254
Our Winter Native Bare-Root Plant Sale is opening online on December 1st and will be accepting orders through December 31st, 2025* (*or until inventory is sold-out). The order pickup will be held on January 17th at the district office located in Stayton. The sale will consist of roughly 40 native tree and shrub species (plus
In this presentation, Clackamas County's own OSU Extension Services, Sarah Cameron and Peter Matzka, talk about tapping bigleaf maples for syrup. Both Sarah and Peter work for OSU Extension Services in Clackamas County where they have been tapping bigleaf maple trees in collaboration with the Hopkins Demonstration Forest for the past 3 years. In this
The 2026 Nut Growers Society Winter Meeting will be held on January 7 at the Linn County Expo Center in Albany. This is the biggest event of the year in the hazelnut community. Attendees can obtain ODA Pesticide Credits, and the program will run from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. In addition to seminars on
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
