Join Colin Park (USDA) and Max Ragozzino, (ODA) for a summary of on-going efforts to use tiny stingless wasps to help control Emerald Ash Borer (EAB). Meet the bio-control ‘agents’, learn how they are produced, how they do their work of finding and controlling EAB infestations, how can you get involved and what will this
Join us for our Native Plant Sale pre-order pickup and day-of sale event — a celebration of plants, pollinators, and community! Held at Bauman's Farm and Garden, the venue is covered with convenient on-site parking offering an enjoyable experience rain or shine. Shop hundreds of native plants and handcrafted bird houses designed to support local
On this episode of Conservation Spotlight, we welcome Milan Davis, Urban Forester with the City of Salem, to discuss the city's proactive management of urban ash trees in the face of the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB). The City of Salem has not yet had a confirmed presence of EAB but is within 25 miles of the known
Please join Marion SWCD staff in planting our native greenspace at the district office and help us to become certified in our very own Little Habitat Project. Staff will be onsite to demonstrate proper planting techniques and can point out native vs invasive plants on an optional guided plant walk. Planting will take place from
04-01-26 BM Agenda DRAFT Join Zoom Meeting Call In Number: 1-253-215-8782 | Meeting ID: 821 5692 6828 | Passcode: 351959 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 and by telephone. Contact us at least 24 hours in advance by phone, 503-391-9927
View now on YouTube Join Dark Sky Oregon board member Chris Hill as he discusses the components of light pollution and its impacts on human and fauna’s circadian rhythm, bird migration, and nighttime pollinators. In this talk, Chris will discuss the tenets of smart lighting, the trending encroachment of light pollution on our night sky,
4-15-2026 NR Committee Packet This meeting will be held by Zoom video conference and by telephone. Call In Number: 1-253-215-8782 | Meeting ID: 838 1782 7407 | Passcode: 507254 Staff Contact: Chelsea Blank | Chelsea.blank@marionswcd.net
Celebrate Earth Day by taking action in your community! While we don’t have an event happening on Earth Day itself, there are still plenty of ways to participate and make a difference. We encourage you to check out our Mid-Willamette Outreach Group cleanup events happening the Sunday before and the Saturday after Earth Day or
Please join Sage Fairman with the Oregon Climate and Agriculture Network (OrCAN) to get an overview of soil health practices and their benefits, along with a lay of the land of soil health support available across Oregon through the Soil Health Network.
We are having intermittent problems with our RSVP system. If you can not RSVP with the the link above, please contact amy.zimmer@marionswcd.net. Thank you for your interest in conservation! Emerald Ash Borer (EAB), an invasive beetle that kills ash trees, has been detected in Oregon and poses a serious threat to our native Oregon ash
Join Marion Soil and Water Conservation District for a practical, farmer-focused workshop exploring how streamside (riparian) restoration can work with your operation — not against it. This event is designed for farmers and landowners near streams who are interested in supporting the long-term productivity of their land while improving water quality and enhancing habitat.
Join Zoom Meeting Call In Number:1-253-215-8782 Meeting ID: 816 0150 9694 Passcode: 740209 Staff Contact: Brenda Sanchez 503-871-7311 | brenda.sanchez@marionswcd.net 05-06-26 Budget Hearing Board Meeting Agenda DRAFT This 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
