Event Calendar

  • Salmon Watch Field Trip

    Salmon Watch
    Packsaddle County Park 34519 N Santiam Hwy, Gates, Oregon, United States

    Salmon Watch field trips bring students to the water's edge where salmon are actively spawning. Salmon Watch is powered by volunteers.

  • Salmon Watch Field Trip

    Salmon Watch
    Packsaddle County Park 34519 N Santiam Hwy, Gates, Oregon, United States

    Salmon Watch field trips bring students to the water's edge where salmon are actively spawning. Salmon Watch is powered by volunteers.

  • Salmon Watch Field Trip

    Salmon Watch
    Packsaddle County Park 34519 N Santiam Hwy, Gates, Oregon, United States

    Salmon Watch field trips bring students to the water's edge where salmon are actively spawning. Salmon Watch is powered by volunteers.

  • Board of Directors Monthly Meeting

    NOTE:  SPECIAL MEETING DATE!  Meeting moved to October 10th! Join Zoom Meeting Call In Number: 1-253-215-8782 Meeting ID: 872 6081 8668 Passcode: 054222 10 10 24 BM Meeting Agenda DRAFT 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

  • Conservation Spotlight: Oregon Agricultural Trust

    Conservation Spotlight
    KMUZ 100.7 & 88.5 FM

    Nellie McAdams, Executive Director & Andrea Krahmer Director of Ag Business Support In this episode of Conservation Spotlight, Polk SWCD's Morgan Neil talks with the folks from Oregon Agricultural Trust. OAT partners with farmers and ranchers to protect ag lands for the benefit of Oregon's economy, communities and landscapes. As Nellie says, " we may

  • Tribal Perspectives on Restoring Local Ecosystems with Traditional Ecological Knowledge

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

    Tribal Perspectives on Restoring Local Ecosystems with Traditional Ecological Knowledge A Lecture and Book Signing with Dr David Lewis, Author of Tribal Histories of the Willamette Valley Dr. David Lewis, Grand Ronde Tribal member, OSU Assistant Professor of Anthropology and Indigenous Studies, and author will discuss Kalapuya tribal perspectives on restoring local ecosystems with Traditional

    Free
  • Pollinator Symposium

    Native Plant Sale
    Scottish Rite Center 4090 Commercial St SE, Salem, OR, United States

    Remember to pick up your bulbs at the Pollinator Symposium. Pollinator Symposium A day all about pollinators! Cost: $25 at the door. Click here to view flyer. Bulb pick up: 9 am to 1 pm Symposium: 9 am to 4 pm Symposium Presenters Bringing Nature Home: Using habitat restoration techniques in the garden by Tom

  • CANCELLED – First Friday: Fall Mason Bee Cocoon Harvesting

    First Fridays

    Due to unexpected circumstances, this First Friday has been cancelled. We hope to reschedule at a future date. Master Gardener and Master Melittologist, Carol Slavkovsky will take you on a journey into the world of fall mason bee cocoon harvesting. In this informative class, participants will gain valuable insights into the lifecycle of the mason

    Free
  • Rain Garden Workshop

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

    Mark your calendar for November 2nd from 9am until Noon at Keizer Rapids Park! Learn about site selection for raingardens, plant choices, soil drainage and meet subject matter experts! Percolation tests, plant choices, slope, regulations and how to plant will all be covered in this workshop!  Register here: https://arcg.is/1uv5an Followed by a Seed Swap from 12

  • Board of Directors Monthly Meeting

    11 06 24 BM Meeting Agenda DRAFT Join Zoom Meeting Call In Number: 1-253-215-8782 Meeting ID: 893 6424 4488 Passcode: 122676 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

  • Natural Resources Committee Meeting

    Hybrid

    11 13 24 Natural Resources Committee Agenda Link to Video Conference: Zoom Link Here Meeting Call in Number: 1 253 215 8782 Meeting ID: | Passcode: 838 1782 7407 | 507254 Staff Contact: Susan Ortiz, susan.ortiz@marionswcd.net Marion Soil and Water Conservation District complies with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate based

  • CAG Review Committee Meeting

    00. 11 14 2024 CAG Review Comm Agenda Link to Video Conference: Join Zoom Meeting Meeting Call in Number: 1 (253) 215 - 8782 Meeting ID: 827 5400 8844 Passcode 903345 Staff Contact: Susan Ortiz, susan.ortiz@marionswcd.net HB2560 requires that all Oregon public meetings held by a governing body of a public body, excluding executive sessions,

  • Education and Outreach Committee Meeting

    Zoom

    This is a meeting of Marion SWCD’s Education and Outreach Committee. To Join: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83497128477?pwd=ZmZsSXJXc2NGOGN3K1FLZXczVkRNdz09 Meeting ID: 834 9712 8477 Passcode: 316646 Dial by your location        +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) 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 advance

  • Conservation Spotlight: North Santiam Watershed Council

    KMUZ 100.7 & 88.5 FM

    In today's episode, we finally shine a spotlight on the North Santiam Watershed Council, a vital organization dedicated to riparian restoration and safeguarding our drinking water in Salem, as we explore their roles, challenges, and successes in conservation, especially in the wake of the 2020 wildfires.

  • Board of Directors Monthly Meeting

    Board of Directors Monthly Meeting Dec 4, 2024 06:30 PM Pacific Time https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87813986095?pwd=6iwbFQgKRKmI3bI9VlVzxjH2Urmod3.1 Call In Number: 1-253-215-8782 Meeting ID: 878 1398 6095 Passcode: 759534 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

  • First Friday: Urban Soil Health and Management

    First Fridays
    Zoom

    In this talk, Soil Scientist Marissa Theve will explain why urban soils are important, what sets them apart, and some common contaminants and management practices – including the use of biochar. Presenter Marissa Theve- Marissa hales from rural Eastern Connecticut where she grew up playing in the woods and brook near her home. She earned

    Free
  • Admin Committee Meeting

    Zoom

    12 13 2024 Admin Committee Agenda and Packet https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86161256285?pwd=elNGL1AzcXlrVG9xTWhZV0YzNDF2QT09 Call In Number: 1 253-215-8782 Meeting ID: 861 6125 6285 Staff Contact: Linda Lovett, linda.lovett@marionswcd.net

  • Native Plant Propagation Class 10 am

    Conservation Club
    Silver Falls State Park

    Join us for a hands-on workshop on propagating woody native plants! We will focus on species like: red-flowering currant twinberry ninebark red-osier dogwood and more! You'll have the opportunity to propagate plants to take home and help support onsite restoration projects at Silver Falls State Park. Event partners: Jen Gorski, instructor Oregon Parks and Recreation

    Free
  • Native Plant Propagation Class 1 pm

    Conservation Club
    Silver Falls State Park

    Join us for a hands-on workshop on propagating woody native plants! This event will take place at the Silver Falls State Park Winter Festival. We will focus on species like: red-flowering currant twinberry ninebark red-osier dogwood and more! You'll have the opportunity to propagate plants to take home and help support onsite restoration projects at

    Free
  • First Friday: Nurturing Habitat at Home for Pollinators

    First Fridays
    Zoom

    Eileen Stark, author of Real Gardens Grow Natives, will share tips for designing your garden to support pollinators and incorporate native plants. Pollinators are essential, hardworking and fascinating, with amazing abilities, but they face a wide range of threats. Join author and eco-landscape designer Eileen Stark to learn about their lives and needs. Discover how

    Free
  • Board of Directors Monthly Meeting

    Board of Directors Monthly Meeting
    Hybrid

    01 08 25 BM Meeting Agenda DRAFT Join Zoom Meeting Call In Number: 1-253-215-8782 Meeting ID: 894 9397 0366 Passcode: 408193 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 (Zoom), and by telephone. Please inform the MSWCD if you would like to

  • Conservation Spotlight

    Conservation Spotlight
    KMUZ 100.7 & 88.5 FM

    The Conservation Spotlight is a radio segment shining light on partnerships and programs for natural resources that airs on the third Wednesday of every month at 8 am as part of the weekly Willamette Wake Up radio program on KMUZ 100.7 and 88.5 FM. Marion SWCD shares the Spotlight with Polk SWCD (and previously with

  • Presentation: Conservation Resources & Opportunities for Working Lands

    Join our staff for the 54th Northwest Agricultural Show and learn about Conservation Resources & Opportunities for Working Lands from the Marion SWCD.  Live Presentations on Wednesday Jan. 15 at Noon and Friday Jan. 17 at 10 AM. See the newest in equipment, products & services to keep your small, medium, or large-scale farm or

  • Presentation: Conservation Resources & Opportunities for Working Lands

    Join our staff for the 54th Northwest Agricultural Show and learn about Conservation Resources & Opportunities for Working Lands from the Marion SWCD.  Live Presentations on Wednesday Jan. 15 at Noon and Friday Jan. 17 at 10 AM. See the newest in equipment, products & services to keep your small, medium, or large-scale farm or