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SUMMARY:First Friday: Light Pollution in Our Night Sky
DESCRIPTION:View now on YouTube\n\nJoin 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\, what this means in Salem and Marion County specifically\, and what you as a community member can do to help. \nChris is an experienced and avid deep sky astro photographer with a passion for preserving and sharing the wonders of the dark sky with everyone. Chris has wide experience in analytical chemistry\, commodity sampling\, software development and IT management. Formal certifications include Chemistry technician certificate\, Diploma in computer programming\, Project Management Professional (PMP)\, Stanford Certified Project Manager (SCPM)\, Six Sigma Green and Blackbelt certification. \nChris was born in London\, England and emigrated to the US in 1984. He’s married with 2 adult daughters and has been living in Bend full time since May 2024. \nIf you have questions about this event or are interested in being a future First Friday presenter\, please contact Amy Zimmer\, Communications and Outreach Specialist at amy.zimmer@marionswcd.net 
URL:https://www.marionswcd.net/event/first-friday-light-pollution-in-our-night-sky/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:First Fridays
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SUMMARY:Education and Outreach Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:2026 2 17 EO Complete Packet \nThis is a meeting of Marion SWCD’s Education and Outreach Committee. \n\nTo Join:\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/83497128477?pwd=ZmZsSXJXc2NGOGN3K1FLZXczVkRNdz09\nMeeting ID: 821 3239 7029\nPasscode: 465879\nCall In Number: 1-253-215-8782\n\nDraft Agenda \nIf you need special accommodations\, including translation services\, in order to participate\, please call Amy Zimmer at 503-949-4709 or email amy.zimmer@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-11/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Committees
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260206T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260206T130000
DTSTAMP:20260220T175937Z
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SUMMARY:First Friday: Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) Adaptive Management: Inventory\, Planning\, Prioritization
DESCRIPTION:Do you know what may be bugging your ash trees? Emerald ash borer (EAB) is in Oregon and had a busy summer. Join Kat Bethea and Matt Mills with Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) as they cover how to create a flexible and adaptable management plan\, including how to inventory your ash trees and prioritize management options. \nMatt and Kat are Emerald Ash Borer Specialists with the Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF). They work in the Urban and Community Forest Program\, where they assist municipalities\, communities\, and local organizations prepare for the arrival of EAB in their area by providing educational outreach and information on management and mitigation. \nNot sure if you have ash\, and need to brush up on your ash ID? Visit OregonEAB.com to check out helpful identification guides\, background on how EAB swept through the Midwest and Eastern US and learn how to report any signs and symptoms. \n***This presentation is part of an Emeral Ash Borer (EAB) series aimed at preparing landowners for the anticipated impacts of the invasive EAB beetle on Oregon’s native ash trees. \nPlease stay tuned to the Marion SWCD events page for upcoming emerald ash borer virtual presentations and in-person workshops designed to help landowners prepare their property. Upcoming topics include understory preparation\, invasive weed control\, native planting and propagation demonstrations\, and more. \n  \nIf you missed this presentation\, here it is!\n\n 
URL:https://www.marionswcd.net/event/first-friday-eab-adaptive-management-inventory-planning-prioritization/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:First Fridays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251217T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251217T093000
DTSTAMP:20251212T172743Z
CREATED:20251212T171545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T172743Z
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SUMMARY:Natural Resources Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:12 17 2025 NR Committee Agenda Packet\nThis meeting will be held by video conference (Zoom)\, and by telephone. \nZOOM LINK \nCall In Number: 1-253-215-8782 \n\nMeeting ID: 838 1782 7407\nPasscode: 507254
URL:https://www.marionswcd.net/event/natural-resources-committee-meeting-10/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251212T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251212T110000
DTSTAMP:20251208T185202Z
CREATED:20251208T185202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T185202Z
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SUMMARY:Administration Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join Zoom Meeting\nCall In Number: 1-253-215-8782 \n\nMeeting ID: 861 6125 6285\nPasscode: 720019\n\n12 12 25 Agenda DRAFT
URL:https://www.marionswcd.net/event/administration-committee-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251118T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251118T123000
DTSTAMP:20251112T200134Z
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SUMMARY:Education and Outreach Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:2025 11 18 EO Complete Packet \nThis is a meeting of Marion SWCD’s Education and Outreach Committee. \n\nTo Join:\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/83497128477?pwd=ZmZsSXJXc2NGOGN3K1FLZXczVkRNdz09\nMeeting ID: 821 3239 7029\nPasscode: 465879\nCall In Number: 1-253-215-8782\n\nDraft Agenda \nIf you need special accommodations\, including translation services\, in order to participate\, please call Kassi Roosth at 971-382-2000 or email kassi.roosth@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-10/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Committees
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251205T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251205T130000
DTSTAMP:20251208T191244Z
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SUMMARY:First Friday: Integrating TEK into Service-Learning Projects and Opportunities
DESCRIPTION:In this talk\, Rose High Bear (Deg Hit’an Dine\, Inupiaq)\, Founding Director of the Native American nonprofit\, Elderberry Wisdom Farm\, will share her experience integrating Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) into their experiential service-learning activities and discuss how they provide it to Native American and other interns of color pursuing conservation career pathways. \nPositive collaborative partnerships are as important to Elderberry Wisdom Farm’s growth and sustainability as the culturally tailored learning model and TEK Internships their team has developed. Much of this success is attributed to EWF’s race reconciliation model and its focus on positive diplomacy. Rose’s partnerships began six years ago with Marion Soil and Water Conservation District and Chemeketa Community College and has expanded to include North Santiam and Pudding River Watershed Councils\, Institute for Applied Ecology and its Willamette Valley Native Plant Partnership\, Oregon Tilth with its TOPP program\, several Oregon tribes\, local organic farms\, and more recently the City of Salem Urban Forestry and the Oregon Department of Forestry: Urban Forestry. \nMore information is available at www.elderberrywisdom.org. \n\nDid you miss last month’s talk on Salmon Surveys in the Pudding River Watershed?  No worries my friend\, you can watch ALL our First Fridays RIGHT HERE!
URL:https://www.marionswcd.net/event/first-friday-integrating-tek-into-service-learning-projects-and-opportunities/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:First Fridays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251017T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251017T103000
DTSTAMP:20251013T155555Z
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SUMMARY:Admin Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Zoom Link\n10 17 25 Admin Committee Packet  \n\nCall-In Number: 1-253-215-8782\nMeeting ID: 861 6125 6285\nPasscode: 720019\nStaff Contact: Brenda Sanchez 503-871-7311 | brenda.sanchez@marionswcd.net
URL:https://www.marionswcd.net/event/admin-committee-meeting-13/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Committees
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260102T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260102T130000
DTSTAMP:20260112T203237Z
CREATED:20251008T154213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T203237Z
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SUMMARY:First Friday: Tapping Big Leaf Maples for Syrup
DESCRIPTION:In this presentation\, Clackamas County’s own OSU Extension Services\, Sarah Cameron and Peter Matzka\, talk about tapping bigleaf maples for syrup. \nBoth Sarah and Peter work for OSU Extension Services in Clackamas County where they have been tapping bigleaf maple trees in collaboration with the Hopkins Demonstration Forest for the past 3 years. In this talk\, they will share their process of tapping bigleaf maple trees to make a delicious\, bold and uniquely Pacific Northwest maple syrup. Curious how the process differs from traditional Northeast sugar maple? Tune in to find out. \nWatch Here!
URL:https://www.marionswcd.net/event/first-friday-tapping-big-leaf-maples-for-syrup/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:First Fridays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251107T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251107T130000
DTSTAMP:20251203T174146Z
CREATED:20251008T153708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T174146Z
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SUMMARY:First Friday: Salmon Surveys in the Pudding River Watershed
DESCRIPTION:Please join Kurt Berning\, Executive Director at the Pudding River Watershed Council as we discuss results from the 2023/2024 salmon survey season. In this talk we will discuss how many salmon are spawning in Silver Creek\, Butte Creek\, Abiqua Creek\, and other parts of the Pudding River Watershed. \nKurt grew up in Mt. Angel and worked in finance and accounting prior to joining Pudding River WC as the Executive Director. His vision for the Pudding River Watershed Council includes growth to 5+ staff members and managing an exciting portfolio of projects within the watershed. \nWatch Now!
URL:https://www.marionswcd.net/event/first-friday-salmon-surveys-in-the-pudding-river-watershed/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:First Fridays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251003T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251003T130000
DTSTAMP:20251015T181353Z
CREATED:20250919T175725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T181353Z
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SUMMARY:First Friday: Gardening for Wildlife
DESCRIPTION:In this presentation Stephanie Hazen (Master Gardener/Mellitogist) talks about gardening for wildlife. \nStephanie Hazen moved to Salem in 1977 after graduating from Colorado State University School of Veterinary Medicine. She owned and operated a small animal/exotics veterinary clinic in Salem until retiring in 2012.  She took up photography in retirement\, favoring natural history subjects such as native bees\, flowers\, and wildlife. Stephanie became a Master Gardener and a Master Mellitologist in 2018 through Oregon State University programs and enjoys sharing and educating about native plants\, pollinators\, animals and birds. \n\n 
URL:https://www.marionswcd.net/event/first-friday/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:First Fridays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250917T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250917T160000
DTSTAMP:20250912T175248Z
CREATED:20250912T174612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T175248Z
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SUMMARY:Conservation Assistance Grant Review Committee
DESCRIPTION:The Marion SWCD’s CAG Review Committee will hold their meeting to review CAG Applications received from the 1st Cycle of the 2025-2026 fiscal year on Wednesday\, September 17th from 1:00-4:00PM. \nThe Meeting will be held via Zoom:  Join Zoom Meeting \n\nMeeting ID: 837 3399 2352\nPasscode: 941562\nMeeting Call in Number: 1 (253) 215 – 8782\nStaff Contact: Susan Ortiz | susan.ortiz@marionswcd.net\n\nCRC Committee Agenda 9 17 2025
URL:https://www.marionswcd.net/event/conservation-assistance-grant-review-committee-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250917T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250917T123000
DTSTAMP:20250910T172436Z
CREATED:20250909T230401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T172436Z
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SUMMARY:Education and Outreach Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:2025 09 17 EO Complete Packet \nThis is a meeting of Marion SWCD’s Education and Outreach Committee. \n\nTo Join:\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/83497128477?pwd=ZmZsSXJXc2NGOGN3K1FLZXczVkRNdz09\nMeeting ID: 821 3239 7029\nPasscode: 465879\nCall In Number: 1-253-215-8782\n\nDraft Agenda \nIf you need special accommodations\, including translation services\, in order to participate\, please call Kassi Roosth at 971-382-2000 or email kassi.roosth@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-9/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Committees
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250815T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250815T113000
DTSTAMP:20250813T164944Z
CREATED:20250813T164716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T164944Z
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SUMMARY:Administration Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:08 15 25 AC Agenda DRAFT \nZOOM LINK \nCall In Number: 1-253-215-8782 \nMeeting ID: 861 6125 6285 \nPasscode: 720019
URL:https://www.marionswcd.net/event/administration-committee-meeting/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250813T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250813T140000
DTSTAMP:20250807T180242Z
CREATED:20250807T164556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T180242Z
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SUMMARY:Natural Resources Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This meeting will be held by video conference (Zoom Link)\, and by telephone. \nCall In Number: 1-253-215-8782 | Meeting ID: 838 1782 7407 | Passcode: 507254\nStaff Contact: Cesar Zamora | cesar.zamora@marionswcd.net \n08 13 2025 NR Committee Packet
URL:https://www.marionswcd.net/event/natural-resources-committee-meeting-9/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250801T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250801T130000
DTSTAMP:20250813T170940Z
CREATED:20250711T174629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T170940Z
UID:10002085-1754049600-1754053200@www.marionswcd.net
SUMMARY:First Friday: Responsible Pesticide Use
DESCRIPTION:Join Cesar Zamora\, soil scientist and Agriculture Conservation Planner for the Marion SWCD\, as he gives a crash course on at home pesticide spraying. You will learn all about the various resources available to help you make informed decisions regarding your pest management strategies and the considerations you should have in mind when you plan to tackle a garden garden/yard pest. This webinar will guide you through the before\, during\, and after of at home pesticide control with a real-world example to tie it all together. \nAs part of his work with Marion SWCD\, Cesar used to facilitate the Pudding River Pesticide Stewardship Partnership (PRPSP) program for ODA. The Pesticide Stewardship Partnership is a statewide program that aims to limit offsite pesticide movements through water quality monitoring and meaningful local specific outreach. The PRPSP was recently handed over to the Pudding River Watershed Council this past July. \nCesar moved to Oregon in 2014 to pursue an undergraduate degree in Microbiology at Oregon State University. After working for the USDA he earned his Master’s degree in Soil Science. During this time\, he quickly fell in love with Oregon\, particularly the Willamette valley\, and decided to make this place his home. His love for conservation stems from his appreciation of the outdoors\, and the joy outside recreation provides. \nYou can watch now on YouTube\nAmy Zimmer (503.949.4709).
URL:https://www.marionswcd.net/event/first-friday-responsible-pesticide-use/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:First Fridays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250618T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250618T110000
DTSTAMP:20250612T161317Z
CREATED:20250612T155016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T161317Z
UID:10002080-1750239000-1750244400@www.marionswcd.net
SUMMARY:Natural Resources Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, June 18\, 2025\n9:30 AM to 11:00 AM\nThis meeting will be held by video conference (Zoom)\, and by telephone. \n\nCall In Number: 1-253-215-8782 | Meeting ID: 838 1782 7407 | Passcode: 507254\nStaff Contact: Cesar Zamora | cesar.zamora@marionswcd.net\n\nNR Committee Agenda Packet June 18
URL:https://www.marionswcd.net/event/natural-resources-committee-meeting-8/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Committees
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250516T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250516T103000
DTSTAMP:20250512T190344Z
CREATED:20250512T172558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T190344Z
UID:10002077-1747386000-1747391400@www.marionswcd.net
SUMMARY:Admin Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This meeting will be held by video conference (Zoom)\, and by telephone. \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/86161256285?pwd=elNGL1AzcXlrVG9xTWhZV0YzNDF2QT09 \nCall-In Number: 1-253-215-8782 \nMeeting ID: 861 6125 6285 \nPasscode: 720019 \n05 16 25 AC Agenda DRAFT \n 
URL:https://www.marionswcd.net/event/admin-committee-meeting-12/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Committees
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250415T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250415T123000
DTSTAMP:20250409T165356Z
CREATED:20250408T001720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T165356Z
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SUMMARY:Education and Outreach Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:2025 04 15 EO Complete Packet \nThis is a meeting of Marion SWCD’s Education and Outreach Committee. \n\nTo Join:\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/83497128477?pwd=ZmZsSXJXc2NGOGN3K1FLZXczVkRNdz09\nMeeting ID: 834 9712 8477\nPasscode: 316646\nDial by your location        +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)\n\nDraft Agenda \nIf you need special accommodations\, including translation services\, in order to participate\, please call Kassi Roosth at 971-382-2000 or email kassi.roosth@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-8/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Committees
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250320T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250320T103000
DTSTAMP:20250318T194005Z
CREATED:20250314T145919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T194005Z
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SUMMARY:Natural Resources Committee Special Meeting
DESCRIPTION:03 20 25 Natural Resources Committee Agenda DRAFT \nThis meeting will be remote only on Thursday March 20th from 10am – 10:30am. \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/83817827407?pwd=WWRIZlArTUF2Sk9QeXFvU3ZSRFZLZz09 \nMeeting ID: 838 1782 7407 \nPasscode: 507254
URL:https://www.marionswcd.net/event/natural-resources-committee-special-meeting/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Committees
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250317T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250317T150000
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UID:10002060-1742216400-1742223600@www.marionswcd.net
SUMMARY:Conservation Assistant Grant Review Committee
DESCRIPTION:The Marion SWCD’s CAG Review Committee will hold their meeting to review CAG Applications received from the 3rd Cycle of the 2024-2025 fiscal year on Monday\, March 17th from 1:00-3:00 PM. \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nMeeting ID: 824 1195 7288\nPasscode: 878567\nMeeting Call in Number: 1 (253) 215 – 8782 \nStaff Contact: Susan Ortiz\, susan.ortiz@marionswcd.net \n03 17 2025 CAG Review Comm Agenda
URL:https://www.marionswcd.net/event/conservation-assistant-grant-review-committee/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Committees
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250404T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250404T130000
DTSTAMP:20250404T190458Z
CREATED:20250307T175743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250404T190458Z
UID:10002059-1743768000-1743771600@www.marionswcd.net
SUMMARY:First Fridays:  Mycorrhizal Associations of the Willamette Valley
DESCRIPTION:Lorelle is a forest ecologist\, bird enthusiast\, and wild foods forager. Foraging for mushrooms and birdwatching for over ten years inspired Lorelle to study the forest ecosystems she was spending her time in. Lorelle studied Forestry and Wildlife Biology at the University of Vermont and Forest Ecology while at Oregon State University. Today\, she serves as the OSU Extension Forester for Benton\, Linn\, and Polk Counties where she hopes to inspire people to connect with and steward the land. \nNo registration required.  Check back for ZOOM LINK. \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/82925333051?pwd=S080enB0UDFSbnVCK01yMWR0eTVzUT09
URL:https://www.marionswcd.net/event/first-fridays-mycorrhizal-associations-of-the-willamette-valley/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:First Fridays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250312T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250312T153000
DTSTAMP:20250307T174822Z
CREATED:20250307T155918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250307T174822Z
UID:10002057-1741788000-1741793400@www.marionswcd.net
SUMMARY:Natural Resources Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, March 12\, 2025 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm \nLink to Video Conference: Zoom Link Here\nMeeting Call in Number: 1 253 215 8782\nMeeting ID: | Passcode: 838 1782 7407 | 507254\nStaff Contact: Cesar Zamora\, cesar.zamora@marionswcd.net \n03 12 25 Natural Resource Committee Agenda Packet
URL:https://www.marionswcd.net/event/natural-resources-committee-meeting-6/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Committees
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250307T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250307T130000
DTSTAMP:20250307T180032Z
CREATED:20250121T163447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250307T180032Z
UID:10001647-1741348800-1741352400@www.marionswcd.net
SUMMARY:Birdhouse Selection\, Installation\, and Maintenance
DESCRIPTION:In this talk\, retired biologist and past president of the Salem Audubon Society Ray Temple will reflect on more than a decade of learning in the field and share ideas for building\, cleaning\, replacing\, repairing\, and relocating bird boxes. Ray and  Stephanie Hazen live east of Salem on nearly two acres that they manage for native vegetation in support of native birds\, bees\, butterflies\, and moths. \nIn 2013 they took over a Bluebird Trail (a route of monitored bird nest boxes intended to contribute to bluebird conservation) on three local farms.  Currently they manage about 80 nest boxes that are used by tree and violet green swallows\, bluebirds\, slender billed white breasted nuthatches\, house wrens\, chickadees\, house sparrows\, and assorted non-avian tenants. Ray and Stephanie annually monitor mortalities\, clean\, and replace\, repair\, or relocate boxes as needed.  Ray has constructed most of the boxes now in use\, using nest box designs that he has evolved to serve the birds well and be efficient in their construction. The information will reflect more than a decade of learning by problem solving and observation in the field by Stephanie and Ray. \nThis talk is intended for folks who want to use bird nest boxes on their properties\, either boxes they purchase or those they construct.  Ray will introduce cavity nesting birds as different from other familiar species such as robins and sparrows and discuss common cavity nesting species (including kestrels and screech owls!) that may use nest boxes. The scope of this talk is primarily nest boxes for our most common cavity nesters but the considerations and practices described will apply to any nest boxes.  Ray will present some best practices for selecting or constructing nest boxes; locating them to attract the birds you want (and avoid others); annual maintenance to preserve their usefulness to birds; and what you can do when it doesn’t work out as planned as well as a list of pertinent references. \nNo Registration Required\, use Zoom link below\nZoom Link
URL:https://www.marionswcd.net/event/birdhouse-selection-installation-and-maintenance/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:First Fridays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241213T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241213T110000
DTSTAMP:20241210T161421Z
CREATED:20241210T160611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241210T161421Z
UID:10001642-1734080400-1734087600@www.marionswcd.net
SUMMARY:Admin Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:12 13 2024 Admin Committee Agenda and Packet \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/86161256285?pwd=elNGL1AzcXlrVG9xTWhZV0YzNDF2QT09 \n\nCall In Number: 1 253-215-8782\nMeeting ID: 861 6125 6285\nStaff Contact: Linda Lovett\, linda.lovett@marionswcd.net
URL:https://www.marionswcd.net/event/admin-committee-meeting-10/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Committees
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250103T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250103T130000
DTSTAMP:20250106T164030Z
CREATED:20241129T180744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T164030Z
UID:10001605-1735905600-1735909200@www.marionswcd.net
SUMMARY:First Friday: Nurturing Habitat at Home for Pollinators
DESCRIPTION:Eileen Stark\, author of Real Gardens Grow Natives\, will share tips for designing your garden to support pollinators and incorporate native plants. \nPollinators are essential\, hardworking and fascinating\, with amazing abilities\, but they face a wide range of threats. Join author and eco-landscape designer Eileen Stark to learn about their lives and needs. Discover how to welcome\, support\, and protect them throughout all of their life cycles by restoring native habitat\, using ecological design principles\, and eliminating toxins and other hazards. The essence of a successful garden lies not only in its ability to look beautiful\, but also in its capacity to nurture life that’s in danger of being lost forever. \nPresenter Bio:\nEileen Stark is a Portland-based eco-landscape designer\, habitat consultant\, author and photographer whose academic background includes biology\, wildlife ecology\, and design. As a deeply committed conservationist\, she strives to create awareness of the myriad creatures with which we share this fragile planet. Her book\, “Real Gardens Grow Natives: Design\, Plant\, and Enjoy a Healthy Northwest Garden\,” is a passionate guide to gardening for both biodiversity and beauty west of the Cascades\, using humane landscaping methods. \nThis webinar takes place on Zoom. RSVP for Zoom link and reminders.
URL:https://www.marionswcd.net/event/first-friday-nurturing-habitat-at-home/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:First Fridays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241119T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241119T123000
DTSTAMP:20241108T193952Z
CREATED:20241108T193903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241108T193952Z
UID:10001602-1732014000-1732019400@www.marionswcd.net
SUMMARY:Education and Outreach Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This is a meeting of Marion SWCD’s Education and Outreach Committee. \n\nTo Join:\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/83497128477?pwd=ZmZsSXJXc2NGOGN3K1FLZXczVkRNdz09\nMeeting ID: 834 9712 8477\nPasscode: 316646\nDial by your location        +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)\n\nDraft Agenda \nIf you need special accommodations\, including translation services\, in order to participate\, please call Kassi Roosth at 971-382-2000 or email kassi.roosth@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-6/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Committees
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241206T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241206T130000
DTSTAMP:20241101T174813Z
CREATED:20241101T174754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241101T174813Z
UID:10001599-1733486400-1733490000@www.marionswcd.net
SUMMARY:First Friday: Urban Soil Health and Management
DESCRIPTION:In this talk\, Soil Scientist Marissa Theve will explain why urban soils are important\, what sets them apart\, and some common contaminants and management practices – including the use of biochar. \nPresenter\nMarissa Theve– Marissa hales from rural Eastern Connecticut where she grew up playing in the woods and brook near her home. She earned a bachelor of science in environmental science and management from the University of Rhode Island\, followed by a master’s of science in natural resources and the environment from the University of Connecticut. In grad school Marissa was hired full-time by the USDA-NRCS soil survey office in Tolland\, CT\, where she spent 6 years studying tidal marshes\, helping finish urban mapping in New York City\, and working on several subaqueous soil projects. Marissa moved to Salem\, OR in 2016 to accept a position at the Bureau of Land Management where she worked for over 6 years helping decision makers make informed choices about timber sales\, recreation activities\, and restoration projects. Since 2023\, Marissa has rejoined the USDA-NRCS as a resource soil scientist covering the wetland and highly erodible land program as well as the soil science outreach needs of the nine northwest counties of Oregon.
URL:https://www.marionswcd.net/event/first-friday-urban-soil/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:First Fridays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240917T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240917T123000
DTSTAMP:20240912T221311Z
CREATED:20240912T221311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T221311Z
UID:10001593-1726570800-1726576200@www.marionswcd.net
SUMMARY:Education and Outreach Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This is a meeting of Marion SWCD’s Education and Outreach Committee. \n\nTo Join:\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/83497128477?pwd=ZmZsSXJXc2NGOGN3K1FLZXczVkRNdz09\nMeeting ID: 834 9712 8477\nPasscode: 316646\nDial by your location        +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)\n\nDraft Agenda \nIf you need special accommodations\, including translation services\, in order to participate\, please call Kassi Roosth at 971-382-2000 or email kassi.roosth@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-5/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Committees
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241004T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241004T130000
DTSTAMP:20240718T195845Z
CREATED:20240718T192805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240718T195845Z
UID:10001571-1728043200-1728046800@www.marionswcd.net
SUMMARY:First Friday: Birds of Marion County
DESCRIPTION:Which birds are here all the time\, which ones come and go with the seasons? We will look at different birds’ preferences from grassland to marsh to town gardens to mountain forest. \nPresenter\nHarry Fuller is a veteran birding guide who lives in Salem. He currently leads field trips for the Malheur Field Station in eastern Oregon. He also leads trips for Salem Audubon\, other local groups and private clients. Ankeny National Wildlife Refuge is a favorite birding location. He has written four natural history books: San Francisco’s Natural History: Sand Dunes to Streetcars; Great Gray Owls of CA-OR; Freeway Birding; and most recently Birding Harney County. Check out his bird blogs: Ecowise and Towheeblog and his birding website.  He also contributes to “Salem Turkey Tracker” group on Facebook.
URL:https://www.marionswcd.net/event/first-friday-birds-of-marion-county/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:First Fridays
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