Homeschool families are invited to attend this free learning opportunity at Ankeny Hill Nature Center. June is National Pollinator Month. Explore the wonderful world of pollinators at this special homeschool event. Science and craft activities will be geared to students ages 5 to 12; older and younger siblings are welcome, too. Walk the trails to
A meeting of the education and outreach committee.
A meeting of the Natural Resources Committee.
A meeting of the education and outreach committee.
Beth Myers-Shenai (Oregon Dept. of Agriculture) will take us on a tour of invasive aquatic plants in the Willamette River and explain what to do if you find them.
We’re accepting orders from September 1 to October 15, 2023 for our Autumn Native Bulb Sale. Individual bulbs can be purchased for $2 each, or receive 3 of the same species for $5. Shop now! Orders will be available for pick up on Saturday, October 21 from 12-5 pm at Salem Public Library during the Pollinator
First Fridays are held on the first Friday of every month (except July) from 12-1 pm via Zoom. Join Marion SWCD staff and subject matter experts to ask questions and learn something new about soil and water conservation and a wide array of related topics. Sarah Hamilton (Marion SWCD's Native & Invasive Plant Specialist) will
Come see Chinook salmon spawning in the North Santiam River and chat with experts about it. An experience of a lifetime!
First Fridays are held on the first Friday of every month (except July) from 12-1 pm via Zoom. Join Marion SWCD staff and subject matter experts to learn something new and ask questions about soil and water conservation and a wide array of related topics. Brian Bangs, Aquatic Ecologist with US Fish & Wildlife Service,
At this free Pollinator Symposium you will learn which native and ornamental plants are best for pollinators. Discover how to create habitat corridors and connectivity. Find out how to provide blooms for all seasons. Get to know common bees and butterflies of the Mid-Willamette Valley. Gain a better understanding of how to care for gentle, super-pollinating mason bees.
We’re accepting orders now through February 10, 2024 for our Annual Native Plant Sale. Over 100 species available including conifers, broadleaves, shrubs, forbs, grasses, and groundcovers! Shop now! Once you have placed your order you will be prompted to schedule a pick-up time for March 1 or 2 at Bauman's Farm & Garden in Gervais.
Learn ways to minimize mud associated with livestock such as track systems, Heavy Use Areas, and pasture rotation.
