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SUMMARY:Salmon Watch Volunteer Training
DESCRIPTION:Do you enjoy teaching kids outdoors? Then Salmon Watch could be a great fit for you! \nWe are seeking volunteers who are kind\, patient\, and excited to work with kids. No teaching experience is required. \nCan’t attend on 8/26 but still interested? Reach out to Kassi at Kassi.Roosth@marionswcd.net and she can share alternative options. \nSign Up to Volunteer for Salmon Watch! \nSalmon Watch is a place-based\, experiential field trip program that introduces students to local watersheds and the salmon that inhabit them. We offer these trips to elementary through high school -aged students. \nField trips will take place from September 14 through October 2 and last approximately 4 hours each. Start and end times are approximate\, and more detailed scheduling information will be provided as the field trips draw closer. \nField trips are held at these locations: \n\nPacksaddle County Park\nNorth Santiam County Park\nSpongs Landing County Park\n\nVolunteers are essential to Salmon Watch! Each volunteer leads one of these field stations: \n\nSalmon Biology: Help students understand what they are seeing as the salmon build redds and fight for position\, discuss the salmon life cycle\, perform a fish dissection\, and help students understand salmon’s cultural importance.\nMacroinvertebrates: Students wade into the river to explore and collect these marvelous indicators of water quality.\nWater Quality: Share the wonder of science with these tests – use tools and chemistry to test dissolved oxygen\, pH\, temperature\, and turbidity.\nRiparian Ecology: This station has a lot of room for you to make it your own as you introduce students to the connections between healthy riparian areas and healthy in-stream habitats.\n\nAttend this half-day training to help you prepare for your Salmon Watch. Whether you are a brand-new or returning Salmon Watch volunteer\, this training will have something for you! \nREQUIRED BACKGROUND CHECK\nAll field trip volunteers must complete a background check\, it should only take a few minutes. \nClick here to initiate background check. \nThe background check is free (either choose to have Marion SWCD pay or you can choose to donate the fee.) \nIf you need special accommodations\, including translation services\, in order to participate\, please call the event coordinator at 971-382-2000 or email kassi.roosth@marionswcd.net as far in advance as possible.
URL:https://www.marionswcd.net/event/salmon-watch-volunteer-training-5/
LOCATION:Packsaddle County Park\, 34519 N Santiam Hwy\, Gates\, Oregon\, 97346\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Outreach
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SUMMARY:Board of Directors Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join Zoom Meeting\n09-02-26 BM Meeting Agenda DRAFT\nCall In Number: 1-253-215-8782\nMeeting ID: 885 0810 1207\nPasscode: 286461\nStaff Contact: Brenda Sanchez 503-871-7311 | brenda.sanchez@marionswcd.net \n  \n\n\n\nThis 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 by phone\, 503-391-9927 or the RSVP above. \nHB2560 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 electronic or virtual means. \nOregon residents can file a written grievance with the Marion SWCD regarding a violation of the Public Meetings Law within 30 days of the alleged violation. The grievance should include details about the alleged violation and be submitted to the Marion SWCD District Manager for review. \nMarion SWCD prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race\, color\, status\, religion\, sexual orientation\, genetic information\, political beliefs\, reprisal\, or because all or a part of an individual’s income is derived from any public assistance program.  Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille\, large print\, audiotape\, etc.) should contact the District Manager at 503-871-7311 as soon as possible\, and at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting.
URL:https://www.marionswcd.net/event/board-of-directors-monthly-meeting-18/
LOCATION:Hybrid
CATEGORIES:Board Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260904T120000
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SUMMARY:First Friday - Disaster Ready: Preparing People & Livestock
DESCRIPTION:When disasters strike\, preparing for the safety of both people and animals can make all the difference. \nJoin Karla Hoggan\, President and Co-Founder of the Oregon Livestock Council (OLC)\, for an informative presentation on livestock disaster preparedness and emergency planning. Learn about OLC’s mission to provide organized evacuation and emergency sheltering assistance for equine and livestock owners\, particularly those with limited resources or functional and access needs. \nThis presentation will cover practical steps every livestock owner can take before an emergency\, including developing evacuation plans\, preparing emergency supply kits\, maintaining ownership records\, implementing animal identification\, and reducing the risk of barn fires. Karla will also introduce Oregon’s first Equine & Livestock Pre-Registration program\, an innovative initiative designed to connect owners with assistance during disasters while helping emergency responders better understand community needs before an emergency occurs. \nWhether you own one horse\, manage a farm\, or simply want to be better prepared\, this presentation will provide valuable information to help protect both people and animals when every minute counts. \nSpeaker Bio:\nKarla Hoggan is the President and Co-Founder of the Oregon Livestock Council and serves as President of the Oregon Horse Council. Following the 2020 Labor Day wildfires and another evacuation in 2022\, she and her husband\, Ron\, recognized the need for an organized\, trained effort to assist livestock owners during disasters. Together\, they helped establish the Oregon Livestock Council to provide evacuation assistance and temporary emergency sheltering for livestock\, with a focus on supporting owners who may lack transportation or have functional and access needs. \nKarla has helped organize and facilitate Technical Large Animal Emergency Rescue (TLAER) training throughout Oregon for the past eight years. She is an OEM Be Two Weeks Ready Coordinator\, trained in Australian Person-Centered Emergency Planning (P-CEP)\, and holds certifications in TLAER Operations Level and Emergency Management Basic Applied Practices. Through the Oregon Livestock Council\, she continues to promote disaster preparedness\, emergency planning\, and community resilience for livestock owners across the state. \n___________________________ \nIf you have questions about this event\, need special accommodations to participate or are interested in being a future First Friday presenter\, please contact Amy Zimmer\, Communications and Outreach Specialist at amy.zimmer@marionswcd.net.
URL:https://www.marionswcd.net/event/first-friday-disaster-ready-preparing-people-livestock/
CATEGORIES:First Fridays
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SUMMARY:Education and Outreach Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Complete Packet – 2026-9-8- E&O Commitee Meeting \nThis is a meeting of Marion SWCD’s Education and Outreach Committee. \n\nTo Join: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82132397029?pwd=GFb6Vtd2OZrMEjuBKbyttUV7l6DHEO.1\nMeeting ID: 821 3239 7029\nPasscode: 465879\nCall In Number: 1-253-215-8782\n\n(Draft) E&O Committee Agenda 9_8_26 \nIf 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 in advance as possible. \nThe Marion SWCD is an equal opportunity employer\, providing services to the public without regard to race\, religion\, color\, sexual orientation\, gender identity\, national origin\, mental or physical disability\, marital status\, age or other protected status or activity in accordance with applicable law.
URL:https://www.marionswcd.net/event/education-and-outreach-committee-meeting-13/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Committees
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260916T080000
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SUMMARY:Small Farm School
DESCRIPTION:Small Farm School is an annual\, full-day learning event designed for both beginning and experienced small-scale farmers. Participants can choose from a variety of hands-on workshops and classroom sessions covering practical topics for managing and growing a small farm. \nCourse topics vary each year and may include crop and livestock management\, farm equipment\, business and marketing\, soil health\, and water conservation. Whether you’re just getting started or looking to build on your existing knowledge\, Small Farm School offers an opportunity to learn practical skills\, explore new topics\, and connect with other small-scale farmers. \nMarion SWCD will be tabling at this year’s event! Stop by our table to connect with District staff\, learn more about local conservation resources and programs\, and find out how we can support your farm. \nRegistration is now open. Visit the 2026 Workshop Schedule to view class offerings and register. \nLearn more about Small Farm School and register at OSU Extension’s Small Farm School webpage. \nThis is a partner-hosted event. For questions about the event\, please contact OSU Extension Service through Have a Question? Ask Extension!.
URL:https://www.marionswcd.net/event/small-farm-school-2/
LOCATION:Clackamas Community College\, 19600 Molalla Ave\, Oregon City\, 97045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260921T140000
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SUMMARY:Conservation Assistance Grant Review Committee
DESCRIPTION:The Marion SWCD’s CAG Review Committee will hold their meeting to review CAG Applications received from the 1st Cycle of the 2026-2027 fiscal year on Monday\, September 21st from 2:00-4:30PM.\n\nAgenda – CAG Review Committee 09-21-2026\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting \n\nMeeting ID: 811 1613 2790\nPasscode: 656411\nMeeting Call in Number: 1 (253) 215 – 8782
URL:https://www.marionswcd.net/event/conservation-assistance-grant-review-committee-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261010T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261010T160000
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SUMMARY:Pollinator Connection: Symposium and Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join the Marion County Master Gardener Association for Pollinator Connection\, a free afternoon celebrating pollinators\, plants\, and the people who help create thriving habitat. The event features educational presentations\, demonstrations\, exhibits\, a plant sale\, and local vendors. \nThe 12–2 p.m. symposium will feature presentations on plants that provide food for pollinators from fall through spring\, as well as ways to enhance habitat\, resilience\, and beauty in the garden with low-water\, low-maintenance plants. \nFrom 2–4 p.m.\, the festival will offer live demonstrations and exhibits covering seed saving\, mason bee cocoon harvesting\, host trees\, pollinator biology\, kids’ activities\, and more. A plant sale and vendors will also be available from 12–4 p.m. \nMarion SWCD will be tabling at this event! Stop by our table to connect with District staff and learn more about local conservation resources\, programs\, and ways to support pollinators and habitat. \nFree entry. Registration and additional event information are available through the Marion County Master Gardener Association calendar. \nView the Event Flyer HERE!\nThis is a partner-hosted event. Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made two weeks in advance to brooke.edmunds@oregonstate.edu 503-588-5301 For questions or more information\, please contact the event organizers through the OSU Extension Marion County Master Gardener Help Desk at 503-373-3770 or mcmga.helpdesk@gmail.com. 
URL:https://www.marionswcd.net/event/pollinator-connection-symposium-and-festival/
LOCATION:Scottish Rite Center\, 4090 Commercial St SE\, Salem\, OR\, 97302\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outreach
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SUMMARY:Marion SWCD Board Write-In Candidate Opportunity (Deadline to File)
DESCRIPTION:Marion SWCD Board Write-In Opportunity\nInterested in Helping Shape Conservation in Marion County?\nSeveral Marion Soil & Water Conservation District Board positions are open to qualified write-in candidates for the November 3\, 2026 General Election. \nServing on the Marion SWCD Board is an opportunity to bring your perspective and experience to local conservation and help guide the work of your Soil & Water Conservation District. \nOpen positions eligible for Write-In Candidacy: Zones 1\, 2\, 3\, and 5 \n \n______________________________________\nIn a Nutshell: How to Become a Write-In Candidate\nInterested? Here’s the process at a glance: \n1. Find your zone\nUse the SWCD Zone Map to confirm you live in an open zone. \n2. Complete the write-in form\nDownload and complete the Oregon Department of Agriculture’s write-in candidate form. \n3. Submit your form by October 20\nYour completed form must be submitted to the Oregon Department of Agriculture by 5:00 p.m. on October 20\, 2026. \n4. Participate in the November 3 election\nOnce the write-in filing process is complete\, your name will be eligible to receive write-in votes for the position. The candidate receiving the most votes for the position is elected. \n5. If elected\, begin serving in January 2027. \n~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ \nCurious What Board Service Could Look Like?\nBoard service is more than attending meetings. Directors help shape District priorities\, provide oversight\, connect with the community\, and bring their own knowledge and perspective to local conservation. \nWant to learn more? We’ve put together a detailed guide covering eligibility\, what Directors do\, time commitment\, what Board service can offer you\, terms of service\, and the write-in process. \n[LEARN MORE ABOUT SERVING ON THE MARION SWCD BOARD →] \n_________\nQuestions?\nFor questions about serving on the Marion SWCD Board\, contact Brenda Sanchez\, District Manager\, at Brenda.Sanchez@marionswcd.net. \nFor questions about Marion SWCD\, our conservation work\, programs\, or services\, contact Amy Zimmer\, Communications & Outreach Specialist\, at Amy.Zimmer@marionswcd.net. \nMarion SWCD provides this information to help community members understand the Board service opportunity and the write-in process. The District does not endorse or recommend candidates. \nMarion SWCD prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race\, color\, status\, religion\, sexual orientation\, genetic information\, political beliefs\, reprisal\, or because all or a part of an individual’s income is derived from any public assistance program.  Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille\, large print\, audiotape\, etc.) should contact the District Manager at 503-871-7311.
URL:https://www.marionswcd.net/event/marion-swcd-board-write-in-candidate-opportunity-deadline-to-file/
LOCATION:Oregon Department of Agriculture\, 635 Capitol St. NE\, Suite 100\, Salem\, OR\, 97301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outreach
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261030
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SUMMARY:Little Habitat Project (LHP) Community Kit Pickup Day
DESCRIPTION:Marion Soil and Water Conservation District (Marion SWCD) is excited to provide Little Habitat Project (LHP) Community Kits to community spaces throughout Marion County. These kits support the creation of small pockets of native habitat that help support pollinators\, wildlife\, and healthy ecosystems. \nApproved Community Kit recipients are invited to pick up their native plant kits and begin creating habitat connections in their communities. Each kit includes a selection of native plants chosen for Willamette Valley oak and prairie habitats\, providing an opportunity to add biodiversity and connect people and places through conservation. \nPickup Information: \nDate: October 30th\, 2026\nLocation: Marion Soil and Water Conservation District Office\, 408 N. Third Ave\, Stayton\, OR 97383\nPickup Details:\nDuring pickup\, Community Kit recipients will receive their plants to establish their habitat project. Please plan to pick up your kit during the designated pickup window or arrange a self-service pickup from the office parking lot no later than Sunday\, November 8th.  \n________________________________________________________________ \nQuestions? Please Contact:\nKristen McAlpine\, Urban Conservationist at kristen.mcalpine@marionswcd.net or 503-949-9212 \n Note to Applicants:
URL:https://www.marionswcd.net/event/little-habitat-project-lhp-community-kit-pickup/
LOCATION:Marion SWCD office\, 408 N. Third Ave.\, Stayton\, OR\, 97383\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outreach
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