Marion Soil & Water Conservation District

Marion Soil & Water Conservation District The Marion Soil & Water Conservation District is a government entity that provides technical assista

~Meet (Some of) Your Local Pollinators~Pollinators are all around us — and many of them are working quietly behind the s...
06/24/2026

~Meet (Some of) Your Local Pollinators~

Pollinators are all around us — and many of them are working quietly behind the scenes. 🐝🌸

When we think of pollinators, honey bees often come to mind, but Oregon is home to hundreds of native bee species, along with butterflies, moths, beetles, hummingbirds, and other important pollinators.

These species support biodiversity by helping plants reproduce, strengthening native plant communities, and contributing to healthy habitats across our region.

At Marion SWCD, we work with landowners, communities, and partners to support conservation practices that improve habitat, protect natural resources, and create healthier landscapes — for people, plants, wildlife, and pollinators.

This Pollinator Week, take a moment to notice the pollinators in your own backyard, neighborhood, or local greenspace. 🌿

What pollinators have you spotted recently?

🐟 **Help students discover the wonder of salmon and local watersheds!**Salmon Watch is looking for volunteers this fall!...
06/23/2026

🐟 **Help students discover the wonder of salmon and local watersheds!**

Salmon Watch is looking for volunteers this fall!

Join Marion SWCD as a volunteer educator and help students explore salmon biology, water quality, macroinvertebrates, and riparian ecosystems through hands-on outdoor learning.

Never volunteered at Salmon Watch before? We’ll provide resources and support to help you feel prepared!
Returning Salmon Watch volunteer? Come refresh your skills and reconnect before the season begins.

🌿 **Volunteer Training Day: August 26**
🐟 **Field trips: September 14–October 2**

Our volunteer training day is a great opportunity for new and returning volunteers to get familiar with Salmon Watch, explore the teaching stations, and connect with other volunteers before students arrive.

No teaching experience required — just a willingness to learn and share with students.

A free background check is required for all volunteers working with students.

**Interested in volunteering? Learn more and sign up through our Salmon Watch Volunteer Training event page:**
www.MarionSWCD.net/Event/Salmon-Watch-Volunteer-Training-5/

🌿 FREE Little Habitat Kits are opening soon!Beginning Monday, Marion SWCD will begin accepting applications for Little H...
06/13/2026

🌿 FREE Little Habitat Kits are opening soon!

Beginning Monday, Marion SWCD will begin accepting applications for Little Habitat (Community)Kits designed to help community spaces create habitat for pollinators, birds, and other wildlife.

Each kit includes 30 native plants representing 10 Willamette Valley species selected to support habitat connectivity and biodiversity across Marion County.

These kits are intended for community-oriented sites such as:

🏫 Schools
📚 Libraries
⛪ Places of Worship
🌻 Community Gardens
🏘️ Housing Complexes
👧 Boys & Girls Clubs
🚒 Fire Stations
🌳 Other community gathering spaces

Interested in helping pollinators and wildlife thrive while creating a beautiful native planting in your community?

Applications open Monday!

🔗 Learn more and apply:
www.MarionSWCD.net/Little-Habitat-Kit-Request/

🔗For More information on Little Habitat Project, visit:
www.MarionSWCD.net/What-We-Offer/Little-Habitat-Project/

HAPPENING TOMORROW! Join us at the Our River Celebration 🌿Grab your friends and family and head to Minto Brown Island Pa...
06/13/2026

HAPPENING TOMORROW!

Join us at the Our River Celebration 🌿

Grab your friends and family and head to Minto Brown Island Park for a fun, free community celebration!

Enjoy:
🎨 Face Painting
🗺️ Nature Walks
🎁 Passport Prizes
🐟 Hands-On Activities
🤝 Community Booths
🌿 River & Wildlife Exploration

📅 Saturday, June 13
⏰ 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Minto Brown Island Park (at the Pavilion)

Whether you’re coming to explore, play, learn, or just enjoy a day outside — there’s something for everyone of all ages. We can’t wait to celebrate our shared waterways and community with you!

💧 Discover. Explore. Connect.

For more information, visit:

https://www.marionswcd.net/what-we-offer/mwog/
www.marionswcd.net/event/our-river-celebration/

Get outside and connect with your community this June! 🌿☀️Marion SWCD is excited to participate in two free, family-frie...
06/12/2026

Get outside and connect with your community this June! 🌿☀️

Marion SWCD is excited to participate in two free, family-friendly events focused on our local waterways, natural resources, and community services.

Join us on:

~June 13 – Our River Celebration
Minto-Brown Island Park, Go to Parking Lot #3 by the Pavillion | 10 AM–1 PM

Explore hands-on activities, meet local organizations, and learn about salmon, water quality, native plants, and watershed stewardship at this fun event for all ages.

~June 17 – Keizer Public Works Day
Keizer Rapids Park | 10 AM–2 PM

Discover the people, projects, and infrastructure that help keep our communities running. Enjoy educational exhibits, interactive activities, games, and more.

Both events are free and open to the public.
We hope to see you there!

👉 Learn more about these and other upcoming events Marion SWCD is participating in at MarionSWCD.net/Events/

Your community needs local leaders—could that be you? It's not too late to join us!Tonight at 6 p.m., we'll be hosting a...
06/09/2026

Your community needs local leaders—could that be you?
It's not too late to join us!

Tonight at 6 p.m., we'll be hosting a virtual Board of Directors Information Session for anyone interested in learning more about serving on a Soil and Water Conservation District board.

If you're passionate about conservation, community engagement, or helping guide local natural resource priorities, this is a great opportunity to learn about the role and ask questions before the upcoming board election.

Register here: https://bit.ly/swcd-board-26

We hope to see you there!

Have you ever considered serving your community through local conservation leadership?Join us on June 9 at 6 p.m. for a ...
06/07/2026

Have you ever considered serving your community through local conservation leadership?

Join us on June 9 at 6 p.m. for a virtual Board of Directors Information Session to learn what it means to serve on a Soil and Water Conservation District board. We'll discuss board responsibilities, election requirements, and how you can get involved in shaping conservation efforts in Marion County (as well as in East Multnomah, West Multnomah, Clackamas and Upper Willamette counties).

Whether you're interested in running for a position or simply want to learn more, we encourage you to attend.

Register today: https://bit.ly/swcd-board-26 [Link in bio!]

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