Mid Willamette Outreach Group* is hosting a Stream Celebration at Pringle City Park on Thursday, August 22, 4-7 pm, followed by a showing of the movie Upriver starting at 7 pm in Pringle Hall Community Center. Come to one or both parts of this free community event! The goal of the event is to actively connect residents
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
Learn basics of fishing for urban fisheries.
This event is only open to adults ages 18+. Beginning boater adults (ages 18+) will learn how to safely kayak and canoe. Kayaks, PDFs, and other equipment needed for this event will be provided. This is an Our River event hosted by Mid-Willamette Outreach Group. Through Our River events, everyone is invited to connect with the Willamette in
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. The Stream Celebration is a fun all-ages family-friendly event with water/watershed/aquatic ecology activity stations. The goal of
Join us for a Native Plant Celebration at Keizer Rapids Park on October 25th from 9-12. Come connect with nature and our community as we replant a raingarden together and explore the important role native plants play in supporting local wildlife and ecosystems. Get expert tips on native plant gardening from the Oregon State Extension–Marion County
This virtual one-day event provides continuing education or erosion prevention and sediment control training.
Celebrate Earth Day by giving back to one of Salem’s most beloved parks! Join community partners — including the City of Salem’s Clean Streams & Parks program, Mid-Willamette Outreach Group, and CastawayWU — for a hands-on day of stewardship at Cascades Gateway Park. Volunteers will work to remove litter and clear vegetation along park trails,
Join the Mid-Willamette Outreach Group for a meaningful, all-ages Earth Day cleanup along the Willamette River at Wallace House Park. This family-friendly event focuses on removing trash from riparian areas, helping protect wildlife habitat and keep our river clean for recreation and future generations. Whether you're coming with friends, family, or on your own, your
Come learn basic introductory skills needed to fish for trout and warm water species at this free family and community friendly event. Stations include: casting, knot-tying & rigging, water safety, fish ID & anatomy, stewardship, and aquatic habitats.
Join the Mid-Willamette Outreach Group for the, Our River Celebration at Minto-Brown Island Park. This free, family-friendly event invites people of all ages to explore and learn about our local rivers, streams, and waterways through hands-on activities and interactive stations.
Learn to Paddle (formerly Learn to Kayak) is a free beginner-friendly paddling workshop designed for adults who want to build confidence on the water and learn the fundamentals of kayaking and paddleboarding. Participants will start with an onshore lesson covering equipment, water safety, permits, and paddling techniques before heading out onto the river with a
