Come see Chinook salmon spawning in the North Santiam River and chat with experts about it. Join us for an experience of a lifetime! We’ll have educators on hand to explain what the salmon are doing and discuss key characteristics of their natural environment. This is a free, move-at-your-own-pace event. Instructors will introduce you to
Join us for a Native Plant Celebration at Keizer Rapids Park on October 25th from 9-12. Come connect with nature and our community as we replant a raingarden together and explore the important role native plants play in supporting local wildlife and ecosystems. Get expert tips on native plant gardening from the Oregon State Extension–Marion County
RSVP by November 4th! Please join us, the Marion Soil and Water Conservation District, as we come together to look back and celebrate the past year of conservation while looking forward to the year ahead. This evening provides an opportunity to connect with our local conservation minded community while exploring how we as a District
Please join Marion Soil and Water Conservation District at Silver Falls Winter Festival courtesy of Oregon State Parks. Join park staff, volunteers and partners in a celebration of the winter season at Silver Falls on December 13th and 14th from 10:00am - 4:00pm. The festival will highlight the seasonal changes that can be seen in
Please join Marion Soil and Water Conservation District at Silver Falls Winter Festival courtesy of Oregon State Parks. Join park staff, volunteers and partners in a celebration of the winter season at Silver Falls on December 13th and 14th from 10:00am - 4:00pm. The festival will highlight the seasonal changes that can be seen in
Did you pre-order plants from our online Winter Native Bare-Root Plant Sale? Pre-order pick up will occur: January 17th from 10am to 3pm at the district office located at 408 N Third Avenue, Stayton, OR 97383 Any remaining inventory will be available for purchase during this time for day of, in person sales on a first come first
This virtual one-day event provides continuing education or erosion prevention and sediment control training.
Please join Marion SWCD staff in planting our native greenspace at the district office and help us to become certified in our very own Little Habitat Project. Staff will be onsite to demonstrate proper planting techniques and can point out native vs invasive plants on an optional guided plant walk. Planting will take place from
Celebrate Earth Day by giving back to one of Salem’s most beloved parks! Join community partners — including the City of Salem’s Clean Streams & Parks program, Mid-Willamette Outreach Group, and CastawayWU — for a hands-on day of stewardship at Cascades Gateway Park. Volunteers will work to remove litter and clear vegetation along park trails,
Celebrate Earth Day by taking action in your community! While we don’t have an event happening on Earth Day itself, there are still plenty of ways to participate and make a difference. We encourage you to check out our Mid-Willamette Outreach Group cleanup events happening the Sunday before and the Saturday after Earth Day or
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. The 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
Join the Mid-Willamette Outreach Group for a meaningful, all-ages Earth Day cleanup along the Willamette River at Wallace House Park. This family-friendly event focuses on removing trash from riparian areas, helping protect wildlife habitat and keep our river clean for recreation and future generations. Whether you're coming with friends, family, or on your own, your
