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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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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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