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Please join us for a "gardening with natives" tour of 3 yards in South Salem off Madrona. Three community members who live close to one another will share ideas and inspiration for creating habitat in your yard. Michelle Harvey's yard is planted with ~85% Willamette Valley native plants. She has incorporated various habitat features (brush
Please check back! The meeting agenda, virtual conferencing link, and call-in information will be made available 7-10 days prior to the scheduled meeting. The Public is welcomed and ecouraged to attend! HB2560 requires that all Oregon public meetings held by a governing body of a public body, excluding executive sessions, must provide to members of
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. First Fridays are held on the first Friday of every month (except
Please join us for a "gardening with natives" tour of 2 yards in Keizer, OR. Two community members will share ideas and inspiration for creating habitat in your yard. Amanda Robinson's yard is an example of the early stages of lawn removal, to a mostly native yard habitat. She is a newly certified participant in
Homeschool families are invited to attend this free learning opportunity at Ankeny Hill Nature Center.
Ioka Farms Field Day We will begin the day learning about Ioka Farms’ development of soil health over time, including challenges and successes. We’ll then go on a walking tour of the farm’s equipment and view the soil health trailer rainfall demonstration. Updates from the Science Sector with research shared from OSU and U of
Thinking about running for soil and water conservation district director in your community? This event will walk you through the basics of what a soil and water conservation board member or district director does, what qualifications are needed, and what steps candidates need to take to get on the ballot and get elected. Hear from
Link to Video Conference: (Zoom) Meeting Link Meeting Call in Number: 1 (253) 215 - 8782 Meeting ID: 861 6125 6285| Passcode: 720019 Staff Contact: Linda Lovett, linda.lovett@marionswcd.net 06 14 24 Admin Committee Packet
Are you interested in learning more about riparian project management to improve the rivers and streams in our watershed? Whether you are part of a large public property management, or an individual landowner with a smaller project in mind, this tour is for you! Anyone can make a difference in their watershed! Join us for
Join us Tuesday, June 18th to celebrate Keizer's Public Works Department and partner organizations. Enjoy free activities, snacks, games, and demonstrations!
On this episode, we'll learn how the Oregon Department of the State Fire Marshal works to protect people, property, and the environment from wildfire. We'll discuss how homeowners and land managers can build fire resistance by preparing their properties and creating defensible spaces. This program is brought to you in partnership with Polk & Marion Soil &
Link to Video Conference: (Zoom) Meeting Link (Click Here) Meeting Telephone Number: 1-253-215-8782 Meeting ID: 899 9801 8903 | Passcode: 845182 Staff Contact: Brenda Sanchez (503-871-7311) | brenda.sanchez@marionswcd.net 07 10 24 Board Meeting Agenda DRAFT HB2560 requires that all Oregon public meetings held by a governing body of a public body, excluding executive sessions, must
