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SUMMARY:First Friday: Responsible Pesticide Use
DESCRIPTION:Join Cesar Zamora\, soil scientist and Agriculture Conservation Planner for the Marion SWCD\, as he gives a crash course on at home pesticide spraying. You will learn all about the various resources available to help you make informed decisions regarding your pest management strategies and the considerations you should have in mind when you plan to tackle a garden garden/yard pest. This webinar will guide you through the before\, during\, and after of at home pesticide control with a real-world example to tie it all together. \nAs part of his work with Marion SWCD\, Cesar used to facilitate the Pudding River Pesticide Stewardship Partnership (PRPSP) program for ODA. The Pesticide Stewardship Partnership is a statewide program that aims to limit offsite pesticide movements through water quality monitoring and meaningful local specific outreach. The PRPSP was recently handed over to the Pudding River Watershed Council this past July. \nCesar moved to Oregon in 2014 to pursue an undergraduate degree in Microbiology at Oregon State University. After working for the USDA he earned his Master’s degree in Soil Science. During this time\, he quickly fell in love with Oregon\, particularly the Willamette valley\, and decided to make this place his home. His love for conservation stems from his appreciation of the outdoors\, and the joy outside recreation provides. \nYou can watch now on YouTube\nAmy Zimmer (503.949.4709).
URL:https://www.marionswcd.net/event/first-friday-responsible-pesticide-use/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:First Fridays
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SUMMARY:Board of Directors Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:00 08 06 25 BM Meeting Agenda DRAFT \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)\, at least 24 hours in advance by phone (503-391-9927) or using the on-line form above. \n\nZoom Link will appear 15 minutes prior to meeting under details below.\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting \n  \nCall In Number: 1-253-215-8782 | Meeting ID: 815 6259 7387 | Passcode: 901711\nStaff Contact: Brenda Sanchez – 503-871-7311 | brenda.sanchez@marionswcd.net \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\nadvance of the meeting.
URL:https://www.marionswcd.net/event/board-of-directors-monthly-meeting-13-2-8/
LOCATION:Hybrid
CATEGORIES:Board Meetings
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SUMMARY:Natural Resources Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This meeting will be held by video conference (Zoom Link)\, and by telephone. \nCall In Number: 1-253-215-8782 | Meeting ID: 838 1782 7407 | Passcode: 507254\nStaff Contact: Cesar Zamora | cesar.zamora@marionswcd.net \n08 13 2025 NR Committee Packet
URL:https://www.marionswcd.net/event/natural-resources-committee-meeting-9/
LOCATION:Zoom
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SUMMARY:Administration Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:08 15 25 AC Agenda DRAFT \nZOOM LINK \nCall In Number: 1-253-215-8782 \nMeeting ID: 861 6125 6285 \nPasscode: 720019
URL:https://www.marionswcd.net/event/administration-committee-meeting/
LOCATION:Zoom
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SUMMARY:Conservation Spotlight
DESCRIPTION:The Conservation Spotlight is a regular segment of Willamette Wake up on KMUZ community radio 88.5 & 100.7 FM and streaming at kmuz.org. \nMid-Willamette BIPOC Farmers Co-op and Cultural Harvest Collective \nIn this episode\, we talk with Nikita Vincent and Erubiel Valladares\, both involved in the Cultural Harvest Collective (a new BIPOC market in Monmouth) and the Mid-Willamette BIPOC Farmers Co-Op. We discuss how they are supporting diverse businesses and fostering resilient communities. Listen in to hear the impact they’re making in the Valley!
URL:https://www.marionswcd.net/event/conservation-spotlight-5/
LOCATION:KMUZ\, 100.7 & 88.5 FM
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SUMMARY:Stream Celebration
DESCRIPTION:The Mid-Willamette Outreach Group is hosting a Stream Celebration at Bush’s Pasture Park on Thursday\, August 21\, 1-4 pm\, Come join us for this fun and free community event! Park in the parking lot off of Leffelle Steet. \nThe Stream Celebration is a fun all-ages family-friendly event with water/watershed/aquatic ecology activity stations. The goal of the event is to connect residents with local streams and the Willamette River to build pride in our shared waterways and community. \nAttendees will visit hands-on learning stations to learn about water quality\, aquatic macroinvertebrates\, salmonids\, riparian habitats\, and how to take action to support healthy watersheds along Pringle Creek. This is a move-at-your-own pace\, hands-on\, free-choice learning event. We hope you will join us and get to know our local waterways better! \nEvent Partners will include but are not limited to: \n\n\n\nOSU Extension Marion County 4-H\nSalem Environmental Education\nWillamette Resources and Education Network (WREN)\nSalem Audubon Society\nAnkeny Hill Nature Center \nOregon Master Naturalists\nPudding River Watershed Council\nOregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW)\nCity of Salem  \nCity of Keizer\nMarion Soil and Water Conservation District (Marion SWCD)\n\n\n\nRSVP is appreciated by not required.  Email kassi.roosth@marionswcd.net for more information.
URL:https://www.marionswcd.net/event/stream-celebration-at-bushs-pasture-park/
LOCATION:Bush’s Pasture Park\, 890 Mission St SE\, Salem\, Oregon\, 97302\, United States
CATEGORIES:Our River,Outreach
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250827T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250827T140000
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SUMMARY:Salmon Watch Volunteer Training
DESCRIPTION:Salmon Watch is a place-based\, experiential field trip that introduces students to local watersheds and the salmon that inhabit them. The field trips are about 4 hours long and are scheduled for September 15th to October 3rd. We offer these trips to elementary through high school -aged students. \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! \nCan’t attend on 8/27 but still interested? Reach out to Kassi at Kassi.Roosth@marionswcd.net and she can share alternative options. \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.) \nRSVP to reserve your spot for Marion SWCD’s volunteer training on August 27th by Contacing Kassi at the information below. \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-4/
LOCATION:Packsaddle County Park\, 34519 N Santiam Hwy\, Gates\, Oregon\, 97346\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Outreach
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