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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
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241119T123000
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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
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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
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241004T130000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240906T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240906T130000
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SUMMARY:First Friday: Saving the Great White Oaks
DESCRIPTION:Saving the Great White Oaks of Marion County: An Invitation to Share Stories \nIn Marion County\, Oregon white oaks are culturally and ecologically vital. The oak savannas and woodlands\, rich in biodiversity\, have supported a dynamic ecosystem for over 10\,000 years. Oaks were central to the Kalapuya people\, who relied on their acorns for food\, and the oaks’ cultural significance continued into the European settlement era\, which brought significant changes. Many oaks were cleared for agriculture and urban development\, leading to habitat loss and fragmentation. Today\, threats like climate change\, disease\, and urban expansion challenge the survival of these trees. Great white oaks are crucial for maintaining ecological productivity in Marion County. Their deep root systems stabilize soil\, reduce erosion\, and prevent landslides. These roots also improve soil structure\, enhancing water infiltration and retention\, which benefits local watersheds\, natural habitats\, and agricultural lands. Local organizations and community groups are working to protect and restore oak habitats through planting and land management practices. Sharing personal stories and experiences with these trees is also crucial\, as they contribute to conserving biodiversity and cultural history\, which will help preserve these iconic oaks for future generations.  \nPresenter: David Craig\nDavid Craig has been a behavioral ecologist for 30+ years\, focusing his field-oriented research on the response of animals to human-modified ecosystems and subsequent changes in distribution and movement patterns. The work combines life-history\, and physiological and ecological information to address questions related to migration\, predation\, parental care\, and social behavior. Today Craig has a particular interest in nuthatches\, oaks\, & public health\, but has developed expertise with many species including crows\, terns\, cormorants\, gulls\, jays\, ravens\, plovers\, murrelets\, squirrels\, and grasshoppers. He grew up in Scappoose\, Oregon\, and attended Lewis & Clark College\, the University of Colorado\, and Oregon State University before becoming a Professor of Biology and the Co-director of the Science Collaborative Research Program at Willamette University. Craig’s passion for interdisciplinary and collaborative work helped grow undergraduate research programs in the Pacific Northwest funded by the National Science Foundation\, Carnegie Mellon Foundation\, and MJ Murdock Charitable Trust.  He is studying chinuk wawa\, always reading a new book\, and planning his next trip or meal with a large circle of friends and family. You can find him on most social media @DavidPCraig.
URL:https://www.marionswcd.net/event/first-friday-saving-the-oaks/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:First Fridays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240719T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240719T230000
DTSTAMP:20240715T231930Z
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SUMMARY:Administrative Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, July 19\, 2024\, 9:00 am to 11:00 am\n\nLink to Video Conference: (Zoom) Meeting Link\nMeeting Call in Number: 1 (253) 215 – 8782\nMeeting ID: 861 6125 6285| Passcode: 720019\nStaff Contact: Linda Lovett\, linda.lovett@marionswcd.net\n\n07 19 24 Admin Committee Packet
URL:https://www.marionswcd.net/event/administrative-committee-meeting-3/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Committees
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240716T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240716T120000
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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-4/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Committees
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240722T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240722T110000
DTSTAMP:20240709T202506Z
CREATED:20240709T202333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240709T202506Z
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SUMMARY:CAG Review Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Conservation Assistance Grant Review Committee Meeting\nMonday\, July 22\, 2024\, 9:00 am to 11:00 am \n07 22 2024 CAG Review Comm Agenda \nLink to Video Conference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87819666275?pwd=Rl3s32bTUPQAvgzDsxFFN2zY1iSBbR.1 \nMeeting Call in Number: 1 (253) 215 – 8782\nPasscode 166079\nStaff Contact: Susan Ortiz\, susan.ortiz@marionswcd.net \n 
URL:https://www.marionswcd.net/event/cag-review-committee-meeting-4/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Committees
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240802T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240802T130000
DTSTAMP:20240614T203837Z
CREATED:20240614T194107Z
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SUMMARY:First Friday: Army Corps Operations in the Willamette Basin
DESCRIPTION:Presentation: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Operations in the Willamette Basin with emphasis on the Santiam Basin \nThe U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) operates and maintains a system of 13 dams and reservoirs within the Willamette River basin of northwestern Oregon. Each dam contributes to a water resource management system providing flood risk management\, hydroelectric power generation\, water quality improvement\, irrigation and municipal water supply\, recreation\, and ecosystem habitat benefits on the Willamette River and many of its tributaries (authorizations). System operations often require balancing across the multiple authorized purposes. Achieving this balance is complex and has changed over the life of the Willamette Project. Often\, objectives to support one fish life history\, species\, or authorized purposes conflict with another. This presentation will provide background on the system\, review existing operations\, and explore future changes to the system. \nPresenter: Greg Taylor\, Supervisory Fisheries Biologist\, US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) \nGreg Taylor has been employed as a fisheries biologist in the Willamette Basin since February 1998. He worked for the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife for 3 years conducting investigations on bull trout in the McKenzie and Middle Fork Willamette Basins. Since November 2001(23 years) Greg has been employed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers as a Supervisory Fisheries Biologist for the Willamette and Rogue Projects. He is responsible for operation and maintenance of fish facilities\, serves as a technical advisor on fisheries issues\, and implementation of the Willamette Project Biological Opinion. \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. Persons who require alternative means for communication of program information should contact us at 503.391.9927 or office@marionswcd.net.
URL:https://www.marionswcd.net/event/first-friday-army-corps-operations-in-the-willamette-basin/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:First Fridays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240614T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240614T110000
DTSTAMP:20240610T203616Z
CREATED:20240610T203616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240610T203616Z
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SUMMARY:Administrative Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Link to Video Conference: (Zoom) Meeting Link\nMeeting Call in Number: 1 (253) 215 – 8782\nMeeting ID: 861 6125 6285| Passcode: 720019\nStaff Contact: Linda Lovett\, linda.lovett@marionswcd.net \n06 14 24 Admin Committee Packet
URL:https://www.marionswcd.net/event/administrative-committee-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Committees
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240607T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240607T130000
DTSTAMP:20240415T163106Z
CREATED:20240415T161015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240415T163106Z
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SUMMARY:First Friday: Finding Balance - Wildfire Preparedness and Wildlife Habitat
DESCRIPTION:Being prepared for wildfire and supporting wildlife are two landscaping goals that may seem to be at odds. Marion SWCD’s Kassi Roosth (urban conservation) and Chelsea Blank (natural areas) will walk you through the main considerations and discuss how achieving both is possible. \nFirst 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 about soil and water conservation and a wide array of related topics. \nIf you need special accommodations\, including translation services\, in order to participate\, please call the event coordinator at 503-949-4709 or email heath.keirstead@marionswcd.net as far in advance as possible.
URL:https://www.marionswcd.net/event/first-friday-wildfire-and-wildlife/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:First Fridays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240416T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240416T120000
DTSTAMP:20240409T224337Z
CREATED:20240409T224337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240409T224337Z
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SUMMARY:Education 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-committee-meeting-4/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Committees
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240422T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240422T160000
DTSTAMP:20240408T172715Z
CREATED:20240408T172636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240408T172715Z
UID:10001537-1713796200-1713801600@www.marionswcd.net
SUMMARY:CAG Review Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Link to Video Conference: \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/82355552354?pwd=a3yFAug6WjwvZMYSmr9JPbaavTIWVG.1 \n04-22-2024 CAG Review Comm Agenda\nMeeting Call in Number: 1 (253) 215 – 8782\nMeeting ID: 823 5555 2354 Passcode 472695\nStaff Contact: Susan Ortiz\, susan.ortiz@marionswcd.net
URL:https://www.marionswcd.net/event/cag-review-committee-meeting-3/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Committees
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240410T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240410T103000
DTSTAMP:20240408T172146Z
CREATED:20240408T151441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240408T172146Z
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SUMMARY:Board of Directors' Special Board Meeting - Budget Work Session
DESCRIPTION:Link to Video Conference: (Zoom) Meeting Link (Click Here)\nMeeting Telephone Number: 1-253-215-8782\nMeeting ID: 880 2526 6964 | Passcode: 488714\nStaff Contact: Brenda Sanchez (503-871-7311) | brenda.sanchez@marionswcd.net \nWednesday\, April 10\, 2024\, 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM \n04 10 24 Special Meeting Agenda DRAFT
URL:https://www.marionswcd.net/event/board-of-directors-special-board-meeting-budget-work-session/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Board Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240503T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240503T130000
DTSTAMP:20240401T195315Z
CREATED:20240401T195315Z
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SUMMARY:First Friday: Enhancing Beneficial Insects with On-Farm Habitat
DESCRIPTION:On-Farm Habitat can enhance beneficial insect populations that provide help with pest control and pollination. Most farms have many opportunities to add habitat for beneficial insects.  Corin Pease\, PNW Pollinator Conservation Specialist\, Xerces Society. 
URL:https://www.marionswcd.net/event/first-friday-enhancing-beneficial-insects/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:First Fridays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240319T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240319T120000
DTSTAMP:20240308T175416Z
CREATED:20240308T164928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240308T175416Z
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SUMMARY:Education 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-committee-meeting-3/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Committees
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240405T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240405T130000
DTSTAMP:20240216T224040Z
CREATED:20240216T224040Z
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UID:10001483-1712318400-1712322000@www.marionswcd.net
SUMMARY:First Friday: Bridging Bytes and Blooms
DESCRIPTION:Bridging Bytes and Blooms: Embracing Nature through Tech in the City Nature Challenge \n \nMany people view nature and technology as separate entities and often view the two as in conflict. However\, technology can be used to help us better understand and connect with nature under the right circumstances. Join Max Light-Pacheco\, the Volunteer and Community Engagement Specialist for The Nature Conservancy in Oregon\, as he talks about the way the City Nature Challenge has expanded community engagement in the natural world via technology. \nStarted in 2016 as a competition between Los Angeles and San Francisco\, the City Nature Challenge (CNC) has grown into an international event\, motivating people around the world to find and document wildlife in their own cities. Run by the Community Science teams at the California Academy of Sciences and the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County (NHM)\, the CNC is an annual four-day global bioblitz at the end of April\, where cities are in a collaboration-meets-friendly-competition to see what can be accomplished when we all work toward a common goal.More information will become available in March. The City of Salem is coordinating a series of City Nature Challenge opportunities April 26-29. \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. Persons who require alternative means for communication of program information should contact us at 503.391.9927 or office@marionswcd.net.
URL:https://www.marionswcd.net/event/first-friday-bridging-bytes-and-blooms/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:First Fridays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240220T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240220T120000
DTSTAMP:20240220T191024Z
CREATED:20240212T232730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240220T191024Z
UID:10001482-1708426800-1708430400@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-meeting/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Committees
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240214T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240214T103000
DTSTAMP:20240207T181155Z
CREATED:20240207T181155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240207T181155Z
UID:10001479-1707901200-1707906600@www.marionswcd.net
SUMMARY:Natural Resource Committee  Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Marion Soil and Water Conservation District (MSWCD)\nNatural Resources Committee Meeting\nWednesday\, February 14\, 2024\, 9:00 am to 10:30 am \n02 14 24 Natural Resources Committee Agenda DRAFT \nLink to Video Conference: Zoom Link Here\nMeeting Call in Number: 1 253 215 8782\nMeeting ID: | Passcode: 838 1782 7407 | 507254 \nStaff Contact: Susan Ortiz\, susan.ortiz@marionswcd.net
URL:https://www.marionswcd.net/event/natural-resource-committee-meeting/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Committees
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240202T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240202T130000
DTSTAMP:20240109T165620Z
CREATED:20240103T232212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240109T165620Z
UID:10001473-1706875200-1706878800@www.marionswcd.net
SUMMARY:First Friday: Beavers in the Willamette Basin
DESCRIPTION:Beavers and their habitats provide numerous benefits for ecosystems and communities. They can also cause conflicts on working lands\, roadways\, and urban areas. Jean-Paul Zagarola will discuss how the Mid-Willamette Beaver Partnership is developing tools to restore beneficial beaver habitat and resources for people in the region to better co-exist with beavers while mitigating their negative impacts. \nJean-Paul A. Zagarola – Senior Program Manager for the Bonneville Environmental Foundation\, Jean-Paul has been supporting conservation and restoration efforts in Oregon since 2012. Jean-Paul cultivates diverse collaboratives to address complex socio-ecological problems and has a history of leveraging technical expertise\, partnerships and funding opportunities to support small non-profits and Tribes in their conservation work in the Willamette Valley and other regions of the state. Today\, Jean-Paul is focused on strategies that mitigate the impacts of climate change on ecosystems and communities through beaver-based restoration and wildfire resilience actions. When not at the office or exploring beavery creeks and wetlands\, Jean-Paul likes to enjoy the recreational and culinary bounty the Willamette Basin has to offer with his wife and two furry children.
URL:https://www.marionswcd.net/event/first-friday-beavers-in-the-willamette-basin/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:First Fridays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240301T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240301T130000
DTSTAMP:20231221T213839Z
CREATED:20231221T170136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231221T213839Z
UID:10001456-1709294400-1709298000@www.marionswcd.net
SUMMARY:First Friday: Spring Mason Bee Care
DESCRIPTION:Master Gardener and Master Melittologist\, Carol Slavkovsky will take you on a journey into the world of Mason bees. In this engaging presentation\, participants will delve into the fascinating lifecycle of mason bees learning of these industrious and efficient pollinators. \nExplore the intricate stages of a mason bee’s life. Gain a deeper appreciation for their unique characteristics and the vital role they play in the pollination process. \nDiscover the art of establishing a nurturing environment for mason bees. Carol will share insights on selecting and arranging suitable nesting sites\, including materials\, shapes\, and locations that encourage mason bee activity. \nAs spring unfolds\, so do the mason bees. Understand the significance of the emergence period and how to optimize ideal conditions. Carol will provide practical tips on recognizing signs of bee activity\, ensuring your garden becomes a welcoming haven for these early-season pollinators. \nLearn to create habitats that beckon mason bees to return year after year. Explore planting strategies\, and maintenance practices that contribute to sustained mason bee populations. Learn how your efforts in the spring can have a lasting impact on the health of these essential pollinators.
URL:https://www.marionswcd.net/event/first-friday-spring-mason-bee-care/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:First Fridays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240123T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240123T154500
DTSTAMP:20231201T181705Z
CREATED:20231201T181705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231201T181705Z
UID:10001449-1706004000-1706024700@www.marionswcd.net
SUMMARY:Erosion Control and Stormwater Management Summit
DESCRIPTION:The Mid-Willamette Stormwater Outreach Group is proud to host the annual Erosion Control and Stormwater Management Summit. This summit serves as a training resource for home builders\, developers\, engineers\, architects\, landscapers\, construction contractors\, and municipal staff and crew. This one-day event provides continuing education or erosion prevention and sediment control training. \nTo register visit https://bit.ly/stormwater-summit. \nEarly-bird registration will run from November 13\, 2023 – December 10\, 2023\, at the cost of $20.00. \nRegistration begins December 11\, 2023 – January 16\, 2024\, at the cost of $25.00. \nThe Summit is offered virtually via Zoom. \n 
URL:https://www.marionswcd.net/event/erosion-control-and-stormwater-management-summit/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231121T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231121T120000
DTSTAMP:20231113T211854Z
CREATED:20231113T211854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231113T211854Z
UID:10001445-1700564400-1700568000@www.marionswcd.net
SUMMARY:MSWCD Education and Outreach Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This is a meeting of Marion SWCD’s Education and Outreach Committee Meeting. \nDraft Agenda \nIf you need special accommodations\, including translation services\, in order to participate\, please call Heath Keirstead at 503-949-4709 or email heath.keirstead@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-outreach-committee-meeting-2023-11-21/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Committees
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240105T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240105T130000
DTSTAMP:20231218T194102Z
CREATED:20231107T005003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231218T194102Z
UID:10001444-1704456000-1704459600@www.marionswcd.net
SUMMARY:First Friday: Staying Above Water: Controlling Mud and Manure on the Farm
DESCRIPTION:Suzi Cloutier\, Conservation Specialist with Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District\, will discuss track systems\, Heavy Use Areas\, pasture rotation and other ways to minimize mud associated with livestock. She will also address the poop problem and how to turn this detriment into a compost dream. \nIn 1998\, Cloutier and her husband founded Zeb’s Wish\, an equine rescue and sanctuary for elder\, abandoned\, and special needs horses\, mules\, and donkeys. She has deep ties in her community to people who keep livestock. Her work with Clackamas SWCD puts her in contact with many local farmers\, horse owners\, and land managers. Cloutier says\, “We can all do the things that we are passionate about and still be great land stewards.”
URL:https://www.marionswcd.net/event/first-friday-mud-and-manure-on-the-farm/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:First Fridays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231201T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231201T130000
DTSTAMP:20231025T182924Z
CREATED:20231020T185401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231025T182924Z
UID:10001442-1701432000-1701435600@www.marionswcd.net
SUMMARY:First Friday: Regenerative Landscaping
DESCRIPTION:Erik Swartzendruber of the Willamette Valley Regenerative Landscaping Coalition will introduce the concept of Regenerative Landscaping and give tips on how to implement the practice on a smaller scale such as in yards and gardens. Learn how you can apply this concept on your property and why it’s worth considering.
URL:https://www.marionswcd.net/event/first-friday-regenerative-landscaping/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:First Fridays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231103T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231103T130000
DTSTAMP:20231025T162615Z
CREATED:20231020T174513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231025T162615Z
UID:10001441-1699012800-1699016400@www.marionswcd.net
SUMMARY:First Friday: How Can a Soil Be Healthy?
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Cesar Zamora’s talk on Soils: How they got where they are and how a soil can be healthy. Cesar has a Master’s Degree from Oregon State University in Soil Science and will help us understand what soil health is and why it’s important to think about and address. \n 
URL:https://www.marionswcd.net/event/first-friday-how-can-a-soil-be-healthy/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:First Fridays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230919T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230919T120000
DTSTAMP:20230913T001150Z
CREATED:20230913T001150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230913T001150Z
UID:10001437-1695121200-1695124800@www.marionswcd.net
SUMMARY:MSWCD Education and Outreach Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This is a meeting of Marion SWCD’s Education and Outreach Committee Meeting. \nDraft Agenda \nIf you need special accommodations\, including translation services\, in order to participate\, please call Heath Keirstead at 503-949-4709 or email heath.keirstead@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/mswcd-education-and-outreach-committee-meeting/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Committees
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230816T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230816T103000
DTSTAMP:20230807T193220Z
CREATED:20230807T193126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230807T193220Z
UID:10001426-1692176400-1692181800@www.marionswcd.net
SUMMARY:Natural Resouces Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Agenda \nZoom Link \n  \n 
URL:https://www.marionswcd.net/event/natural-resouces-committee-meeting/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Committees
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