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Director Elections – Election Day

The MSWCD has six Director positions up for election in 2022: four Zone Directors and two At-Large. Check with the MSWCD office to determine if you are eligible for an At-large or a Zone position.For more information, view the information on the Directors webpage.

MSWCD Education Committee Meeting

Zoom

HB2560 requires that all Oregon public meetings held by a governing body of a public body, excluding executive sessions, must provide to members of the public an opportunity to access and attend the meeting by telephone, video or other electronic or virtual means. This meeting will be held by video conference and by telephone. Please

Free

First Friday: Street Tree Selection

Zoom

Salem Urban Forester Milan Davis will talk about planting native trees, the preferred species to use, and some of the challenges in nursery availability and soil deficiency. Milan will also discuss the creation of corridors of native trees to allow birds and wildlife access to the Willamette River and to our larger natural areas. 

Free

First Friday: Street Tree Selection

Zoom

Salem Urban Forester Milan Davis will talk about planting native trees, the preferred species to use, and some of the challenges in nursery availability and soil deficiency. Milan will also discuss the creation of corridors of native trees to allow birds and wildlife access to the Willamette River and to our larger natural areas. 

Free

Board Meeting

Regular Board Meetings are on the first Wednesday of the month, starting at 6:30 PM.

Board Meeting

Regular Board Meetings are on the first Wednesday of the month, starting at 6:30 PM.

Conservation Spotlight: Speaker TBD

The Conservation Spotlight is a radio segment shining light on partnerships and programs for natural resources that airs on the third Wednesday of every month at 8 am and 6 pm as part of the weekly Willamette Wake Up radio program on KMUZ 100.7 and 88.5 FM. Marion SWCD shares the Spotlight with Polk SWCD

MSWCD Education Committee Meeting

Link to Video Conference: (Zoom) Meeting LinkMeeting Call in Number: 1 (253) 215 - 8782Meeting ID: 897 5467 9447 | Passcode: 258889Draft Agenda Topics **Please see agenda for full information.**Item #TopicPresenterPurposeTime1Review November Ed. Committee Minutes (attached)WalkerAccept or Suggest Edits5 min.2CLEAR Grant Request: N. Salem HS – Field Biology Field Trips (attached)WalkerDetermine Recommendation5 min.3The new CLEAR

Lunch & Learn: Native Plantings

Have you wondered how to incorporate native species into your yard, container gardens, or property? Sarah Hamilton with Marion SWCD will introduce you to plants that will attract pollinators, require little water after being established, and add diversity and visual interest to your space. Bring your native plant questions to this City of Keizer Lunch

Native Plant Sale Begins

The native plant sale will begin accepting online orders at 8 am on January 1! Shop online at marionswcd.net/shop/ from January 1 through February 5. The order pick up will be held March 3 and 4 at Bauman's Farm & Garden.We are offering over 100 species this year! For your planning pleasure, here is a

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