First Friday: The Problem with Mercury and What You Can Do
Learn about the sources of Mercury, the problems it can cause, and what you can do about it
Free
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Event Calendar
First Fridays
First Friday: Native Plantings in Your Place
Have you wondered how to incorporate native species into your yard, container gardens, or property?
Free
First Friday: Rain Gardens & Bioswales
Bauman's Farm & Garden 12989 Howell Prairie Rd NE, Gervais, Oregon, United StatesJesse Dillow will give an overview of rain gardens, what they are and how they function, a rundown of how to size and design them, some plants that work well, the installation process, and maintenance needs.
Free
First Friday: Emerald Ash Borer in Oregon
ZoomOnce Emerald Ash Borer is established, it decimates ash populations, leaving waterways exposed and vulnerable to degradation. Find out how to respond to the looming threat posed by this pest.
Free
First Friday: Alternatives for Keeping Food & Yard Waste out of Landfills
ZoomOverwhelmed by yard waste? Not sure what to do with kitchen scraps? Brooke Edmunds (OSU Extension Community Horticulture) will share tips for backyard & indoor composting that can help divert compostable waste from the landfill. You’ll come away from this session with practical information and resources.Brooke Edmunds is the OSU Extension Community Horticulturist in Marion, Polk, Linn,
Free
First Friday: Water Weeds of the Willamette
ZoomBeth Myers-Shenai (Oregon Dept. of Agriculture) will take us on a tour of invasive aquatic plants in the Willamette River and explain what to do if you find them.
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First Friday: Woody Weed ID & Control
ZoomFirst 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 ask questions and learn something new about soil and water conservation and a wide array of related topics. Sarah Hamilton (Marion SWCD's Native & Invasive Plant Specialist) will
Free
First Friday: Native Fish of the Willamette Basin
ZoomFirst 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 and ask questions about soil and water conservation and a wide array of related topics. Brian Bangs, Aquatic Ecologist with US Fish & Wildlife Service,
Free
First Friday: How Can a Soil Be Healthy?
ZoomSoil is the base of your vibrant landscapes, gardens, farms, and habitats. Get a base understanding of how you can support them so they can support you and your projects.
Free
First Friday: Regenerative Landscaping
ZoomLearn how you can apply regenerative landscaping principles on your property and why it's worth considering.
Free
First Friday: Staying Above Water: Controlling Mud and Manure on the Farm
ZoomLearn ways to minimize mud associated with livestock such as track systems, Heavy Use Areas, and pasture rotation.
Free
First Friday: Beavers in the Willamette Basin
ZoomJean-Paul Zagarola of Bonneville Environmental Foundation will discuss the important role beavers play in the Willamette Valley and introduce work being done to support them.
Free
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