On this episode of Conservation Spotlight, we welcome Milan Davis, Urban Forester with the City of Salem, to discuss the city's proactive management of urban ash trees in the face of the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB). The City of Salem has not yet had a confirmed presence of EAB but is within 25 miles of the known
Please join Marion SWCD staff in planting our native greenspace at the district office and help us to become certified in our very own Little Habitat Project. Staff will be onsite to demonstrate proper planting techniques and can point out native vs invasive plants on an optional guided plant walk. Planting will take place from
04-01-26 BM Agenda DRAFT Join Zoom Meeting Call In Number: 1-253-215-8782 | Meeting ID: 821 5692 6828 | Passcode: 351959 Staff Contact: Brenda Sanchez 503-871-7311 | brenda.sanchez@marionswcd.net This meeting will be held in-person at our location in Stayton, with video conference and by telephone. Contact us at least 24 hours in advance by phone, 503-391-9927
View now on YouTube Join Dark Sky Oregon board member Chris Hill as he discusses the components of light pollution and its impacts on human and fauna’s circadian rhythm, bird migration, and nighttime pollinators. In this talk, Chris will discuss the tenets of smart lighting, the trending encroachment of light pollution on our night sky,
2026 4 13 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 Amy Zimmer at 503-949-4709 or email amy.zimmer@marionswcd.net as far
4-15-2026 NR Committee Packet This meeting will be held by Zoom video conference and by telephone. Call In Number: 1-253-215-8782 | Meeting ID: 838 1782 7407 | Passcode: 507254 Staff Contact: Chelsea Blank | Chelsea.blank@marionswcd.net
This meeting will be held in-person at our location in Stayton, with video conference (Zoom), and by telephone. Please inform us if you would like to attend in-person (as space is limited). RSVP above or contact us at least 24 hours in advance by phone, 503-391-9927. Zoom Link Call In Number: 1-253-215-8782 Meeting ID: 872
Celebrate Earth Day by giving back to one of Salem’s most beloved parks! Join community partners — including the City of Salem’s Clean Streams & Parks program, Mid-Willamette Outreach Group, and CastawayWU — for a hands-on day of stewardship at Cascades Gateway Park. Volunteers will work to remove litter and clear vegetation along park trails,
Celebrate Earth Day by taking action in your community! While we don’t have an event happening on Earth Day itself, there are still plenty of ways to participate and make a difference. We encourage you to check out our Mid-Willamette Outreach Group cleanup events happening the Sunday before and the Saturday after Earth Day or
Link to Meeting Staff Contact: Brenda Sanchez 503-871-7311 | brenda.sanchez@marionswcd.net Call-In Number: 1-253-215-8782 Meeting ID: 861 6125 6285 Passcode: 720019 04-22-26 AC Agenda DRAFT
This meeting will only be held if the budget committee does not conclude business on April 16. This meeting will be held in-person at our location in Stayton, with video conference (Zoom), and by telephone. Please inform us if you would like to attend in-person (as space is limited). RSVP above or contact us at
Oregon's oak woodlands and savannas are under pressure from invasive plants, ice damage, and changing conditions that make it harder for oaks to thrive. The Oregon Garden Foundation is hosting a one-day training focused on the ecology and restoration of Oregon Oaks. Participants will learn about oak ecology, common invasive species, and management tools used
Join the Mid-Willamette Outreach Group for a meaningful, all-ages Earth Day cleanup along the Willamette River at Wallace House Park. This family-friendly event focuses on removing trash from riparian areas, helping protect wildlife habitat and keep our river clean for recreation and future generations. Whether you're coming with friends, family, or on your own, your
Please join Sage Fairman with the Oregon Climate and Agriculture Network (OrCAN) to get an overview of soil health practices and their benefits, along with a lay of the land of soil health support available across Oregon through the Soil Health Network.
We are having intermittent problems with our RSVP system. If you can not RSVP with the the link above, please contact amy.zimmer@marionswcd.net. Thank you for your interest in conservation! Emerald Ash Borer (EAB), an invasive beetle that kills ash trees, has been detected in Oregon and poses a serious threat to our native Oregon ash
Join Marion Soil and Water Conservation District for a practical, farmer-focused workshop exploring how streamside (riparian) restoration can work with your operation — not against it. This event is designed for farmers and landowners near streams who are interested in supporting the long-term productivity of their land while improving water quality and enhancing habitat.
Join Zoom Meeting Call In Number:1-253-215-8782 Meeting ID: 816 0150 9694 Passcode: 740209 Staff Contact: Brenda Sanchez 503-871-7311 | brenda.sanchez@marionswcd.net 05-06-26 Budget Hearing Board Meeting Agenda DRAFT This meeting will be held in-person at our location in Stayton, with video conference (Zoom), and by telephone. Please RSVP if you would like to attend in-person (as
Join Zoom Meeting Call In Number:1-253-215-8782 Meeting ID: 816 0150 9694 Passcode: 740209 Staff Contact: Brenda Sanchez 503-871-7311 | brenda.sanchez@marionswcd.net 05-06-26 Budget Hearing Board Meeting Agenda DRAFT This meeting will be held in-person at our location in Stayton, with video conference (Zoom), and by telephone. Please RSVP if you would like to attend in-person (as
Our partners at OSU Extension | Marion County Master Gardeners will be hosting a Plant Sale Friday May 8th from 10am-7pm Saturday May 9th from 9am-4pm New location - same great event. Free admittance and Free Parking! More than 10,000 plants including baskets, perennials, natives, vegetables and many more. Cash | Check | Credit/Debit Accepted.
Come learn basic introductory skills needed to fish for trout and warm water species at this free family and community friendly event. Stations include: casting, knot-tying & rigging, water safety, fish ID & anatomy, stewardship, and aquatic habitats.
This is a special meeting called by the committee to discuss the topic of setting priority initiatives for the District grant programs. This was a Board directive to the NR committee, and during the last NR committee it was decided to bring it to staff to start a list of priorities for consideration. Please see
https://us06web.zoom.us/launch/edl?muid=86161256285_1684168383000 5-13-26 AC Agenda DRAFT Staff Contact: Brenda Sanchez 503-871-7311 | brenda.sanchez@marionswcd.net Call-In Number: 1-253-215-8782 Meeting ID: 861 6125 6285 Passcode: 720019
Marion SWCD is proud to partner with Sustainable Silverton, OSU Extension, and Silverton Fire District to host a Wildfire Risk and Readiness Workshop at the Oregon Gardens aimed at presenting key wildfire preparedness practices including emergency preparedness, defensible space, and how to work with your community to reduce wildfire risk including the use of FireWise as a preparedness tool.
Join Zoom Meeting Call-In Number: 1-253-215-8782 Meeting ID: 819 6757 7504 Passcode: 345464 06-03-26 BM Agenda DRAFT This meeting will be held in-person at our location in Stayton, with video conference (Zoom), and by telephone. Please RSVP if you would like to attend in-person (as space is limited). Contact at least 24 hours in advance
