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SUMMARY:First Friday: Salem's Drinking Water - Source to Sink
DESCRIPTION:Please join Nenette Sequeira\, Water Education Instructor with the City of Salem\, for an engaging look at Salem’s drinking water system — past and present. This presentation will explore the history of Salem’s drinking water\, where our water originates\, how water becomes polluted\, and the treatment processes used to ensure clean\, safe water reaches homes and businesses throughout the community. \nFrom watershed to faucet\, attendees will gain a better understanding of the journey water takes before it reaches our taps and the important role water treatment and stewardship play in protecting this essential resource. \nSpeaker Bio:\nNenette Sequira has lived and taught in Salem since 1994. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education and French\, along with a Master’s degree in Literacy Instruction\, and brings more than 20 years of experience teaching elementary and middle school students. She also spent two years in China teaching conversational English to post-graduate and college students. \nAlthough Nenette began college as a Marine Biology major\, she discovered her passion for education while teaching swimming lessons during high school and college. Water has always been her happy place\, and her current role as Water Education Instructor for the City of Salem brings together her lifelong love of education and water in a meaningful way. \nIf you have questions about this event\, need special accommodations to participate 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-source-to-sink/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,First Fridays,Outreach
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SUMMARY:Board of Directors Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever considered serving your community through local conservation leadership? \nJoin Marion Soil and Water Conservation District for a virtual\, Board of Directors Information Session to learn about the role of Soil and Water Conservation District board members\, the upcoming election process\, and what it means to serve as a local conservation leader. Hear first-hand from current board members\, who will provide an overview of board responsibilities\, candidate requirements\, and the time commitment involved\, with opportunities to ask questions and learn more about the district’s work. \nThe Marion SWCD Board of Directors is made up of seven elected volunteers who help guide the district’s conservation programs and priorities. Five board positions will be up for election in 2026\, making this a great opportunity to learn how you can get involved. \nServing on the Board offers the chance to support local conservation efforts\, gain leadership and governance experience\, collaborate with community members and natural resource professionals\, and help ensure District programs reflect the diverse needs and perspectives of Marion County residents. Individuals with a wide range of backgrounds\, experiences\, and skill sets are encouraged to learn more. \nWhether you’re interested in running for a position or simply want to better understand the role of the Board\, we encourage you to attend. \nRegistration is required to participate.\nRegister at: https://bit.ly/swcd-board-26\nThis joint information session is a collaboration between East Multnomah\, West Multnomah\, Clackamas\, Marion and Upper Willamette Soil and Water Conservation Districts.  \nIf you have questions about this event or if you need special accommodations to participate\, please contact the event coordinator: Amy Zimmer\, Communication Outreach Specialist at amy.zimmer@marionswcd.net or 503.949.4709
URL:https://www.marionswcd.net/event/board-of-directors-information-session/
CATEGORIES:Outreach
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LOCATION:https://www.marionswcd.net/event/board-of-directors-information-session/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260610T100000
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SUMMARY:Homeschool Day at Ankeny Hill Nature Center
DESCRIPTION:Marion Soil and Water Conservation District is excited to partner at Homeschool Day at Ankeny Hill Nature Center! \nWednesday\, June 10\, 2026 | Time: 10:00am – 12:30pm\n \n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nJoin for engaging and educational nature activities the entire family can enjoy! \n\nPollinators\nBats\nCrafts\nGames\nRain Chain\nTrail Walk\nAnimal Signs\nPond Creatures and more!\n\n\n\nPlease Join Us! Reserve your Time Slot to Participate in the Fun at: https://beav.es/NXn\n—————————————————— \n\nQuestions about this event or in need of special accommodations to participate? \nPlease reach out to Kelly Noack\, OSU Extension Service at 503-373-3751 as far in advance as possible. 
URL:https://www.marionswcd.net/event/homeschool-day-at-ankeny-hill-nature-center-2/
LOCATION:Ankeny Hill Nature Center\, 130 Ankeny Hill Rd SE\, Jefferson\, Oregon\, 97352\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Outreach
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260611T090000
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SUMMARY:Conservation Club: Recology Organics Compost Facility Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join Marion Soil and Water Conservation District and Recology Organics for a behind-the-scenes tour of the Recology Organics Compost Facility. This small-group tour will give attendees the opportunity to learn how compost is produced using aerated static pile systems and to see the composting process in action. \nThe tour will be led by Tim Rice from Recology Organics\, who will guide participants through the facility and explain how organic materials\, including yard waste\, are processed into compost. Attendees are encouraged to ask questions throughout the tour. \nAt the end of the event\, participants will have the opportunity to take home up to a 5-gallon bucket of compost. Please bring your own bucket if you would like to participate. \nDue to limited parking at the facility\, attendees should expect to carpool from Porter Boone Park to the compost facility. Restrooms are available at both Porter Boone Park and the compost facility. \nSpace is limited to 20 participants\, please RSVP to reserve your spot! \nEvent Agenda:  \n9:00am- Meet at Porter Boone Park\n9:10-9:15 am: Carpool to Recology Organics Compost Facility\n9:15-10:15- Composting Tour | Recology Organics Compost Facility\n10:20-10:25 Carpool to Porter Boone Park\n10:30- Arrive Back at Porter Boone Park\n\n\nIf you have questions about this event or if you need special accommodations to participate\, please contact the event coordinator:  \nCesar Zamora\, Agriculture Conservation Planner – Soil & Croplands at cesar.zamora@marionswcd.net or 971.372.1341
URL:https://www.marionswcd.net/event/conservation-club-recology-organics-compost-facility-tour/
LOCATION:Porter Boone Park\, 1105 Main Street\, Aumsville\, 97325\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation Club
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SUMMARY:Our River Celebration | Minto Brown Island Park
DESCRIPTION:Join the Mid Willamette Outreach Group for the\, Our River Celebration (formerly known as Stream 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. \nVisitors can learn about water quality\, salmon and other aquatic life\, native plants\, and river habitats while discovering simple ways to help protect local waterways. The event is designed as a relaxed\, move-at-your-own-pace experience focused on connecting the community with the Willamette River\, our nearby streams\, and the environment we all share. Representatives from the City of Salem Clean Streams Crew will also be onsite to provide local watershed updates and resources. \nWe hope you’ll join us to celebrate and learn more about the rivers and streams that support our community. \nThe event will be held at the Minto Brown Island Park Pavillion. As you enter the park\, continue straight until the road ends\, where there is a designated parking area (Parking Lot #3) located nearest the Pavillion. \nIf you have questions about this event or if you need special accommodations to participate\, please contact the event coordinators: Kassi Roosth\, Marion SWCD Environmental Education Specialist at kassi.roosth@marionswcd.net\, 971.382.2000 or Stacy Teller\, City of Salem Public Works at STeller@cityofsalem.net\, 971.718.4635. 
URL:https://www.marionswcd.net/event/our-river-celebration/
LOCATION:Minto Brown Island Park\, 2200 Minto Brown Island Rd\, Salem\, OR\, 97302\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Our River,Outreach
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SUMMARY:Keizer Public Works Day Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join Marion Soil and Water Conservation District staff at Keizer Rapids Park for the City of Keizer’s Public Works Day celebration. This free\, family-friendly community event highlights the important work Public Works staff\, local agencies\, and partner organizations do to serve the community. \nThe event will feature hands-on activities\, games\, information booths\, and opportunities to learn more about local services\, infrastructure\, water resources\, and community projects. Marion SWCD will be onsite hosting a booth alongside other community partners. \nThis is a great opportunity to connect with local organizations\, explore interactive activities\, and learn more about the work happening behind the scenes to keep our communities running. \nLearn more by viewing the story map: Public Works Day Story Map \nPlease note: this is a partner-hosted event. For questions or more information\, please contact the City of Keizer Public Works Department at 503.390.3700.
URL:https://www.marionswcd.net/event/public-works-day-3/
LOCATION:Keizer Rapids Park\, 1900 Chemawa Rd N\, Keizer\, OR\, 97303\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outreach
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SUMMARY:Fire on the Horizon Workshop: Planning for Post-Fire Forest Recovery Before Wildfire Strikes
DESCRIPTION:Fire on the Horizon: Planning for Post-Fire Recovery Before Wildfire Strikes is a free workshop designed for woodland owners and natural resource professionals focused on preparing for recovery before a wildfire occurs. \nThis workshop is a collaborative effort hosted by OSU Extension\, the North Santiam Watershed Council\, and Marion Soil and Water Conservation District. \nParticipants will take part in a combination of indoor presentations and discussion\, followed by field tours of post-fire recovery sites. The workshop will cover wildfire risk assessment\, developing and implementing woodland management plans\, post-fire restoration practices\, and sources of technical and financial assistance. Attendees will also hear from landowners and practitioners who share lessons learned from the 2020 wildfires and provide real-world insight into preparing for future fire events. \nThis hands-on experience is designed to help participants strengthen long-term resilience by planning ahead for post-fire recovery and connecting with local conservation and fire recovery partners. \nPlease note: this event includes both indoor sessions and field travel between sites. Participants should bring their own lunch\, dress for weather conditions\, wear sturdy walking shoes or boots\, and be prepared to carpool. \nFree. Registration required. Register HERE.\nJune 30\, 2026 | 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.Stayton Fire District Office\, 1988 W. Ida Street\, Stayton\, OR 97383 \nIf you have questions about this event or if you need special accommodations to participate\, please contact the event coordinators: Sarah Hamilton\, Native & Invasive Plant Specialist\, at sarah.hamilton@marionswcd.net or by phone at 503.949.6832 or Chelsea Blank\, Natural Areas Conservation Planner\, at chelsea.blank@marionswcd.net or by phone at 503.979.9747.
URL:https://www.marionswcd.net/event/fire-on-the-horizon-workshop-planning-for-post-fire-forest-recovery-before-wildfire-strikes/
LOCATION:Stayton Fire District Office\, 1988 W. Ida Street\, Stayton\, Oregon\, 97383\, United States
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SUMMARY:Salmon Watch Volunteer Training
DESCRIPTION:Do you enjoy teaching kids outdoors? Then Salmon Watch could be a great fit for you! \nWe are seeking volunteers who are kind\, patient\, and excited to work with kids. No teaching experience is required. \nCan’t attend on 8/26 but still interested? Reach out to Kassi at Kassi.Roosth@marionswcd.net and she can share alternative options. \nSign Up to Volunteer for Salmon Watch! \nSalmon Watch is a place-based\, experiential field trip program that introduces students to local watersheds and the salmon that inhabit them. We offer these trips to elementary through high school -aged students. \nField trips will take place from September 14 through October 2 and last approximately 4 hours each. Start and end times are approximate\, and more detailed scheduling information will be provided as the field trips draw closer. \nField trips are held at these locations: \n\nPacksaddle County Park\nNorth Santiam County Park\nSpongs Landing County Park\n\nVolunteers are essential to Salmon Watch! Each volunteer leads one of these field stations: \n\nSalmon Biology: Help students understand what they are seeing as the salmon build redds and fight for position\, discuss the salmon life cycle\, perform a fish dissection\, and help students understand salmon’s cultural importance.\nMacroinvertebrates: Students wade into the river to explore and collect these marvelous indicators of water quality.\nWater Quality: Share the wonder of science with these tests – use tools and chemistry to test dissolved oxygen\, pH\, temperature\, and turbidity.\nRiparian Ecology: This station has a lot of room for you to make it your own as you introduce students to the connections between healthy riparian areas and healthy in-stream habitats.\n\nAttend this half-day training to help you prepare for your Salmon Watch. Whether you are a brand-new or returning Salmon Watch volunteer\, this training will have something for you! \nREQUIRED BACKGROUND CHECK\nAll field trip volunteers must complete a background check\, it should only take a few minutes. \nClick here to initiate background check. \nThe background check is free (either choose to have Marion SWCD pay or you can choose to donate the fee.) \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/salmon-watch-volunteer-training-5/
LOCATION:Packsaddle County Park\, 34519 N Santiam Hwy\, Gates\, Oregon\, 97346\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Outreach
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