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SUMMARY:Right Tools\, Right Place: Combating Invasives and Restoring Oak Habitat
DESCRIPTION:Oregon’s oak woodlands and savannas are under pressure from invasive plants\, ice damage\, and changing conditions that make it harder for oaks to thrive. \nThe Oregon Garden Foundation is hosting a one-day training focused on the ecology and restoration of Oregon Oaks. Participants will learn about oak ecology\, common invasive species\, and management tools used to improve forst health and restore oak landscapes. The program will include presentations from regional experts\, field demonstrations and a tour of the Oregon Garden’s oak restoration project. \nWhile this training is geared toward landowners\, anyone interested in learning more about oak restoration is welcome to attend. \nLearn more and register HERE.\nIf you have questions about this event\, or need special accommodations in order to participate\, please reach out to Margaret Miller with the Oregon Forest Resources Institute. 
URL:https://www.marionswcd.net/event/right-tools-right-place-combating-invasives-and-restoring-oak-habitat/
LOCATION:Oregon Garden\, 879 W. Main St.\, Silverton\, OR\, 97381\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Outreach
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ORGANIZER;CN="Oregon Garden":MAILTO:info@oregongardenfoundation.org
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SUMMARY:Home School Day at Oregon Garden
DESCRIPTION:The Oregon Garden invites home school students ages 5-12 to a fun filled day of outdoor learning. Experience the beauty of the garden in late summer bloom! Learn about your natural world and get inspired with fun science and art activities. Experience hands-on\, self-paced learning stations throughout the Garden. \nCheck in at the Visitors Center to pay admission and receive packet with map and station information. \nHome School Flyer 2025 \nEducational activities at the event will include: \n\nWetland habitat\nThe forest as a habitat\nFire prevention\nFun with trees\nLiving necklace\nThe world of insects\nPlant adaptations\nDairy fun\nStorm water\nBirds\nGarden fun
URL:https://www.marionswcd.net/event/homeschool-day-at-oregon-garden/
LOCATION:Oregon Garden\, 879 W. Main St.\, Silverton\, OR\, 97381\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Oregon Garden":MAILTO:info@oregongardenfoundation.org
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SUMMARY:Native Plant Garden Tour and Bird House and Feeder Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Roseanne Yoder\, horticulturist at the Oregon Garden\, will discuss the work being done in the native plant demonstration garden. Free take-home resources on native plants will be provided. \nRay Temple will cover the importance of cleaning bird nesting boxes annually\, the role of proper siting for easier maintenance\, and the tools and precautions for the job. Stephanie Hazen\, veterinarian\, will explain the need for sanitation of bird feeders\, how to select the right feeders\, and steps to reduce the risk of disease and parasites. \nWe will divide the class into two groups and everyone will have the opportunity to rotate through both learning stations. We will raffle off the nesting boxes and bird feeders at the end of the workshop. Must be present to win. \nPlan to arrive by 12:45. \n\n1:00-2:00 – Rotation 1: Native Plant Garden Tour or Bird House/Feeder Care Workshop  \n2:00-3:00 – Rotation 2: Native Plant Garden Tour or Bird House/Feeder Care Workshop\n\n 
URL:https://www.marionswcd.net/event/native-plant-garden-tour-and-bird-house-and-feeder-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Oregon Garden\, 879 W. Main St.\, Silverton\, OR\, 97381\, United States
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SUMMARY:Native Plant Garden Tour and Bird House and Feeder Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Roseanne Yoder\, horticulturist at the Oregon Garden\, will discuss the work being done in the native plant demonstration garden. Free take-home resources on native plants will be provided. \nRay Temple will cover the importance of cleaning bird nesting boxes annually\, the role of proper siting for easier maintenance\, and the tools and precautions for the job. Stephanie Hazen\, veterinarian\, will explain the need for sanitation of bird feeders\, how to select the right feeders\, and steps to reduce the risk of disease and parasites. \nWe will divide the class into two groups and everyone will have the opportunity to rotate through both learning stations. We will raffle off the nesting boxes and bird feeders at the end of the workshop. Must be present to win. \nPlan to arrive by 9:45. \n\n10:00-11:00 – Rotation 1: Native Plant Garden Tour or Bird House/Feeder Care Workshop  \n11:00-12:00 – Rotation 2: Native Plant Garden Tour or Bird House/Feeder Care Workshop\n\n 
URL:https://www.marionswcd.net/event/native-plant-garden-tour-and-bird-house-and-feeder-workshop/
LOCATION:Oregon Garden\, 879 W. Main St.\, Silverton\, OR\, 97381\, United States
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SUMMARY:Thriving in Times of Change: Tools for Adaptation
DESCRIPTION:Join Marion SWCD at this event hosted by Sustainable Silverton. \nThis indoor and outdoor educational event is the second in Sustainable Silverton’s Thriving in Times of Change conference series. It will feature four topic areas that move through Silverton’s climate\, water supply\, fire and smoke threats and impacts\, and plants in our urban forests and gardens. Using the traditional elements – air\, water\, fire\, and earth – as a framework\, each topic expands on and explores past and future actions to create empowerment. Overall\, the day is a progression through what is or has been\, what the future might be\, and available steps which build personal and community resiliency. \nGeneral Admission: $12\nMember Admission: Free \nClick here to purchase tickets. \nYour ticket to this event includes admission to The Oregon Garden. We encourage you to enjoy our grounds after the event! \nIndoor Sessions\nAir\nThe day starts with introductions and seminar overviews. Marion Soil and Water Conservation District will share information with guests about Silverton’s climate – our historical climate and what future climate changes mean for our part of Oregon. This topic will cover temperature throughout the year\, precipitation\, snowpack and drought patterns. \nWater\nThe second session is about Silverton’s water resource. Silverton City Manager\, Cory Misley\, will present on Silverton’s water supply which supports our lives here\, our gardens\, and safety. This topic will discuss water resources – Abiqua and Silver creek watershed area and elevations\, water sources\, service details and current drought limitation policy. Over the course of the day\, attendees will be supplied with knowledge to interpret this data and adjust their own actions towards building resiliency. \nEarth\nWith the third seminar set we get our roots into the earth. Urban Forester Eric Hammond will share about Silverton’s urban forest – all the plants and trees that keep us  green and shaded in the summer. During the second half of this session\, Alyson Budde will expand on practical implementation when she presents information on soil and the ground that our plants\, the urban forest\, grows from. Marion Soil and Water Conservation District will also discuss growing your own urban oasis. Taken together\, this topic will cover historical gardening practices and  alterations to those habits – lawns\, irrigation\, mulch\, high-impact inputs – and plant selection to keep attractive and functional gardens that are less environmentally impactful. \nFire\nThe fourth seminar is presented in cooperation with OSU’s Extension Fire Program. During this session\, Kayla Bordelon will talk about fire and smoke in the Willamette Valley. She will talk about increasing fire risk and will provide guests with facts about the impact caused by fire\, smoke\, how to fire-harden our landscapes and homes and the real and significant impact these actions can have. \nOutdoor Sessions\nFire\nKayla Bordelon will continue her presentation with outdoor assessment and practical fire-hardening steps guests can take at home. \nEarth\nAlyson Budde will follow with a practical demonstration about how to evaluate soil and the steps to take to regenerate the biome. \nEarth & Water\nWe continue talking about earth and water with the practical sessions by Marion Soil and Water Conservation District. There are two brief interrelated sessions covering adapting your garden and de-stressing water in your garden. These will cover design considerations and actions that create greater drought resilience\, such as irrigation zones\, use of mulch\, selection of Western natives and other deep drought resilient plants. Time will be spent on discussion of irrigation\, style\, timing\, duration\, how to get the most out of it\, and doing it on a budget. \nEarth\nThe final two sessions are meant to be specific and practical for Silverton’s ecosystem. Ron Garst will lead a conversation about habitat gardening techniques and practices. He will provide guests with steps they can take in our own yards to increase the usable wildlife habitat and about the specific animals we have in Silverton that will benefit from these changes. \nConcluding\, Eric Hammond and Kurt Berning\, Pudding River Watershed Council\, will lead a discussion about how to be an OAKeeper at home and in the community. We will look at Oregon white oaks and how to treat them as an affirmation of a resilient future.
URL:https://www.marionswcd.net/event/thriving-in-times-of-change-tools-for-adaptation/
LOCATION:Oregon Garden\, 879 W. Main St.\, Silverton\, OR\, 97381\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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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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SUMMARY:Oregon Garden Earth Day Event
DESCRIPTION:Visit us at Oregon Garden’s Earth Day event for hands-on activities focused on sustainability and conservation. Talk with various environmental education organizations\, peruse vendors offering eco-friendly products and services and enjoy children’s activities\, guided tours\, food trucks and more.
URL:https://www.marionswcd.net/event/oregon-garden-earth-day-event/
LOCATION:Oregon Garden\, 879 W. Main St.\, Silverton\, OR\, 97381\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Outreach
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SUMMARY:Oregon Garden Earth Day Event
DESCRIPTION:Visit us at Oregon Garden’s Earth Day event for hands-on activities focused on sustainability and conservation. Talk with various environmental education organizations\, peruse vendors offering eco-friendly products and services and enjoy children’s activities\, guided tours\, food trucks and more.
URL:https://www.marionswcd.net/event/oregon-garden-earth-day-event-2/
LOCATION:Oregon Garden\, 879 W. Main St.\, Silverton\, OR\, 97381\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Outreach
ORGANIZER;CN="Oregon Garden":MAILTO:info@oregongardenfoundation.org
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