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SUMMARY:Conservation Assistance Grant Review Committee
DESCRIPTION:07-17-2023 CAG Review Comm Agenda \nMarion Soil and Water Conservation District (MSWCD)\nCAG Review Committee Meeting\nMonday\, July 17\, 2023\, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm \nLink to Video Conference: \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/82466562364?pwd=Qm84Uzlnb2NtWXk3ZFg4c2g2T0tCdz09 \nMeeting Call in Number: 1 (253) 215 – 8782\nMeeting ID: 824 6656 2364 Passcode 438967 \nStaff Contact: Susan Ortiz\, susan.ortiz@marionswcd.net
URL:https://www.marionswcd.net/event/conservation-assistance-grant-review-committee/
LOCATION:OR
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SUMMARY:Education and Outreach Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:A meeting of the education and outreach committee. \nZoom Link \nDraft Agenda \nIf you need special accommodations\, including translation services\, in order to participate\, please call Heath Keirstead at 503-949-4709 or email heath.keirstead@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-2023-07/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Committees
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SUMMARY:Conservation Spotlight: Joe Scott
DESCRIPTION:On this episode of Conservation Spotlight\, Polk SWCD staff chat with Joe Scott. Joe is the Teaching and Learning Coordinator for the Traditional Ecological Inquiry Program. He will talk about the role that fire plays in managing the landscape and the resulting ecological benefits. He’ll also discuss using storytelling as a means to pass along traditional ecological knowledge and bridging that with contemporary insight on land management. \nThe 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 OSU Extension Service Small Farms Program.
URL:https://www.marionswcd.net/event/conservation-spotlight-joe-scott/
LOCATION:KMUZ\, 100.7 & 88.5 FM
CATEGORIES:Conservation Spotlight
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SUMMARY:Learn to Kayak
DESCRIPTION:Beginning boater adults (ages 18+) will learn how to safely kayak and canoe. Kayaks for this event are provided by Salem Kayak Rentals (SKR). Users of SKR kayaks must be less than 260 pounds and under 6’3″.  Rentals come with waterway access permit\, certified PFD\, whistles\, and paddles. \nThis is an Our River event hosted by Mid-Willamette Outreach Group\, Through Our River events\, everyone is invited to connect with the Willamette in fun and thoughtful ways. \nEvent Partners: Oregon State Parks\, Oregon Marine Board and Salem Kayak Rentals. Salem Kayak Rentals business and equipment are registered with the Oregon State Marine Board. \nParticipants are required to submit a waiver from Salem Kayak Rentals. \nComplete the waiver now. \nIf you need special accommodations\, including translation services\, in order to participate\, please call the office at 503-391-9927 or email office@marionswcd.net as far in advance as possible. \n 
URL:https://www.marionswcd.net/event/learn-to-kayak/
LOCATION:Keizer Rapids Park\, 1900 Chemawa Rd N\, Keizer\, OR\, 97303\, United States
CATEGORIES:Our River
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SUMMARY:Summer Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:Mission Street Parks Conservancy is once again holding the annual Summer Plant Sale in conjunction with the Salem Art Fair at Bush’s Pasture Park!\n• Friday\, July 21: 10am – 7pm – Marion SWCD will be present on Friday with native and invasive plant info\, examples\, and resources!\n• Saturday\, July 22: 10am – 7pm\n• Sunday\, July 23: 10am – 3pm\nLocated next to the Art Barn at Bush’s Pasture Park\, 600 Mission St SE\, Salem\, OR 97302\n\nFEATURING: Annuals & Perennials • Succulents • Herbs • Pollinator Plants\nFREE and easy access on foot from the neighborhood at the north end of the park\nNO entrance fee to attend the plant sale\nEASY pick up of purchased plants by car\nPROCEEDS benefit Bush’s Pasture Park\, its maintenance and beautification\n\nThe plant sale is located in the shade of huge trees near Bush House Museum\, providing a respite from the usual blazing heat of mid-summer. You will find unusual plants offered by local specialty nurseries. MasterCard and Visa are accepted. Come check it out!
URL:https://www.marionswcd.net/event/summer-plant-sale/
LOCATION:Bush’s Pasture Park\, 890 Mission St SE\, Salem\, Oregon\, 97302\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outreach
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SUMMARY:Conservation Club: Wildfire Resiliency and Preparedness Workshop: Home Defensible Space
DESCRIPTION:Are you concerned about the risk of wildfire in your neighborhood? Join our fire resiliency and preparedness class to learn about essential skills and knowledge to protect your home and family.   \nThe class will cover topics such as wildfire risk evaluation\, home hardening\, creating defensible space around the home\, preparing for evacuation\, and fire-resistant plants of the Willamette Valley. The class will be taught by local experts from Oregon State Extension\, Silverton Fire District\, and the Office of the State Fire Marshal.   \nThe class will take place at the Oregon Garden utilizing their fire safety demonstration house. Enroll now to strengthen your ability to assess and mitigate wildfire risks in your community!  RSVP is required for this free event. Please note: space is limited: a pass to the Oregon Garden does not guarantee a space for you at this event. Scroll down to RSVP now.  \nPresenters \n\nKayla Bordelon – OSU Extension Regional Fire Specialist for the Willamette Valley and North Cascades. In this role\, she supports community and landscape fire resiliency projects and carries out education and outreach about fire awareness\, preparedness\, and risk reduction. Dr. Bordelon holds a PhD in Environmental Science from the University of Idaho’s College of Natural Resources\, with an emphasis on wildfire education and communication. She has served in various natural resource education roles with the National Park Service\, Forest Service\, Peace Corps and a variety of non-profit organizations. Bordelon grew up in the Willamette Valley and is proud to serve residents of her home region as we all learn more about how to live well with fire.\nStephanie Stafford – Fire Risk Reduction Specialist at the Oregon Office of State Fire Marshal. Her primary focus is wildfire risk reduction. She serves Benton\, Lincoln\, Linn\, Marion\, Polk and Yamhill counties. Stephanie has worked for 15 years at the OSFM where she previously served as the Fire Prevention Coordinator. She chaired the Oregon Life Safety Team\, providing both structural and wildland fire safety programs and campaigns to fire agencies and community partners. She developed the Bigfoot: Believe in Fire Safety campaign for wildfire prevention and preparedness and has experience developing a variety of programs and resources related to wildfire\, smoke and carbon monoxide alarms\, leading fire causes (i.e.\, cooking\, smoking\, electrical\, heating\, debris burning)\, home fire sprinklers\, and home fire escape planning. She co-chaired the Oregon Fire Prevention Workshop committee\, served on the National Fire Protection Association’s Public Education Network and Education Section Board\, and served on the Board of Directors for Aumsville Rural Fire Protection District. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Law Enforcement from Western Oregon University\, and a Certificate in Public Management from Willamette University. \nThe Silverton Fire District is a professional\, full-service fire District that utilizes six paid firefighters\, two paid clerical personnel and close to 70 volunteers who respond out of five stations spread across a 106 square mile area. The Fire District also services the city of Silverton and Scotts Mills and provides aid to surrounding Fire Districts when called on. Founded in 1883\, the District has a rich history of serving the local community with dedication\, expertise\, and compassion. The Silverton Fire District provides fire protection\, fire prevention\, first response emergency medical services\, and a range of other services to its community. Their team is staffed by highly skilled firefighters and emergency medical response personnel that work to respond to emergencies and provide critical care to those in need. In addition to emergency response services\, the Silverton Fire District is also dedicated to preventing fires and other emergencies through public education and outreach programs to help raise awareness on the importance of fire safety and emergency preparedness. Whether it is responding to an emergency or providing education and outreach\, the District is dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of those it serves.  \nBrooke Edmunds – Community Horticulturist for OSU Extension in Marion\, Polk\, Linn\, and Benton counties.  She oversees the Master Gardener volunteer programs in each county and teaches online and in-person gardening classes. Brooke answers hundreds of gardening questions each year including providing recommendations on fire-resistant landscape installations. Brooke’s background is in plant pathology and horticulture.  She has a Ph.D. in plant pathology from North Carolina State University and her M.S. and B.S. from Iowa State University.  She lives in Salem and greatly enjoys gardening with her kids and exploring Oregon’s hiking trails. \n\nEvent Partners \nThe Oregon Garden\, Sustainable Silverton\, OSU Extension (Regional Fire Specialist and Master Gardeners)\, Oregon State Police- Office of State Fire Marshal\, Silverton Fire District\, and Doe Mountain\, Oregon Department of Forestry.  \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/conservation-club-wildfire-resiliency/
LOCATION:Oregon Garden\, 879 W. Main St.\, Silverton\, OR\, 97381\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation Club
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