Event Calendar

  • Budget Committee Meeting

    Hybrid

    Link to Video Conference: (Zoom) Meeting Link (Click Here) Meeting Telephone Number: 1-253-215-8782 Meeting ID: 822 0891 4061 | Passcode: 876292 Staff Contact: Brenda Sanchez (503-871-7311) | brenda.sanchez@marionswcd.net 04 24 24 Budget Committee Meeting Agenda DRAFT

  • City of Salem City Nature Challenge

    City of Salem City Nature Challenge

    The City Nature Challenge is a four-day worldwide challenge where community members go out and make observations using their cell phone of wild plants and wild animals using the iNaturalist app. These observations go into a large database used by scientists to further their knowledge and research on biodiversity. You can be a citizen scientist

  • Earth Day Celebration

    Spong's Landing County Park 6525 22nd Ave N,, Keizer, OR 97303, Oregon, United States

    This Earth Day celebration aims to bring the community together to learn, engage, and take positive actions towards a sustainable future.    Marion County Environmental Services offers this event for free to the public to reduce barriers and increase accessibility for all our community members. This includes all activities, prizes, and ice cream treats at

  • City of Salem City Nature Challenge

    City of Salem City Nature Challenge

    The City Nature Challenge is a four-day worldwide challenge where community members go out and make observations using their cell phone of wild plants and wild animals using the iNaturalist app. These observations go into a large database used by scientists to further their knowledge and research on biodiversity. You can be a citizen scientist

  • City of Salem City Nature Challenge

    City of Salem City Nature Challenge

    The City Nature Challenge is a four-day worldwide challenge where community members go out and make observations using their cell phone of wild plants and wild animals using the iNaturalist app. These observations go into a large database used by scientists to further their knowledge and research on biodiversity. You can be a citizen scientist

  • City of Salem City Nature Challenge

    City of Salem City Nature Challenge

    The City Nature Challenge is a four-day worldwide challenge where community members go out and make observations using their cell phone of wild plants and wild animals using the iNaturalist app. These observations go into a large database used by scientists to further their knowledge and research on biodiversity. You can be a citizen scientist

  • Conservation Club: Hazelnut Cover Crop Workshop

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

    Hazelnut growers, have you considered implementing, or do you currently have cover crops in your orchard? Join Marion SWCD and Chemeketa Community College Agriculture Program for a day in the field and classroom to learn about cover crops in Hazelnuts. Free lunch provided. There will be an expert panel of scientists, producers, and service providers

    Free
  • Natural Resources Committee Meeting

    Natural Resources Committee MeetingWednesday, May 8, 2020, 9:00 am to 10:30 am 05-08-24_Natural Resources Committee_Agenda Link to Video Conference: Zoom Link HereMeeting Call in Number: 1 253 215 8782Meeting ID: | Passcode: 838 1782 7407 | 507254Staff Contact: Susan Ortiz, susan.ortiz@marionswcd.net

  • Budget Hearing

    Hybrid

    FY 24-25 Public Budget Hearing https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82572412464?pwd=FeiE3a0Og8EsMABxqb5B2HiDVqBZkX.1 Call In Number: 1-253-215-8782 Meeting ID: 825 7241 2464 Passcode: 776791 Budget Hearing Meeting Agenda DRAFT BC Approved Budget 24 25

  • Board of Directors Monthly Meeting

    Hybrid

    Board Meeting Agenda DRAFT https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82572412464?pwd=FeiE3a0Og8EsMABxqb5B2HiDVqBZkX.1 Call In Number: 1-253-215-8782 Meeting ID: 825 7241 2464 Passcode: 776791 HB2560 requires that all Oregon public meetings held by a governing body of a public body, excluding executive sessions, must provide to members of the public an opportunity to access and attend the meeting by telephone, video or other

  • Learn to Fish

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

    Learn basics of fishing for urban fisheries.

    Free
  • Conservation Spotlight: Salem Harvest

    Conservation Spotlight
    KMUZ 100.7 & 88.5 FM

    Tune in for a conversation with Elise Bauman and for a glimpse of the incredible service Salem Harvest provides that brings fresh fruits and vegetables to everyone and keeps crops from going to waste in the Mid-Willamette Valley. The Conservation Spotlight is a radio segment shining light on partnerships and programs for natural resources that airs on

  • Board Special Meeting – 5 year Strategic Plan Review

    Hybrid

    Special Board Meeting - 5 Year Strategic Plan Review May 16, 2024 10:00 AM 05 16 24 Special Meeting Strategic Plan Review Agenda A Strategic Plan Outline DRAFT https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85428950063?pwd=c5p5SrORTcVjxRa7ee7ShbvKbOvPOT.1 Call In Number: 1-253-215-8782 Meeting ID: 854 2895 0063 Passcode: 128907 Staff Contact: Brenda Sanchez (503-871-7311) | brenda.sanchez@marionswcd.net

  • Administrative Committee Meeting

    Hybrid

    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 05 17 24 Admin Committee Agenda

  • Little Habitat Yard Tour

    Please join us for a "gardening with natives" tour of 3 yards in South Salem off Madrona. Three community members who live close to one another will share ideas and inspiration for creating habitat in your yard. Michelle Harvey's yard is planted with ~85% Willamette Valley native plants. She has incorporated various habitat features (brush

  • Board of Directors Monthly Meeting

    Please check back!  The meeting agenda, virtual conferencing link, and call-in information will be made available 7-10 days prior to the scheduled meeting. The Public is welcomed and ecouraged to attend! HB2560 requires that all Oregon public meetings held by a governing body of a public body, excluding executive sessions, must provide to members of

  • First Friday: Finding Balance – Wildfire Preparedness and Wildlife Habitat

    Zoom

    Being prepared for wildfire and supporting wildlife are two landscaping goals that may seem to be at odds. Marion SWCD's Kassi Roosth (urban conservation) and Chelsea Blank (natural areas) will walk you through the main considerations and discuss how achieving both is possible. First Fridays are held on the first Friday of every month (except

    Free
  • Little Habitat Yard Tour

    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 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
  • 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

  • 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