Whether you enjoy planting trees, bird-watching in our local natural areas, sipping brews while listening to the latest scientific research, or all three... we've got you covered!
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Discover the lost world beneath our own feet. Join us for a tour of a land both familiar and surprisingly wild. Hear about exciting fossil discoveries in our watershed and its neighbors. Learn about local Pleistocene paleoecology; the mammoth-sized hole it has left in our modern world, and the lessons it holds for our future. You are invited to reimagine how you think of the land; to engage with it on its own time scale instead of our own. Click here for more details and registration info!
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We now have information about the 2023 Winter Native Plant Sales going on at four local Soil & Water Conservation Districts - Polk, Benton, Marion and Yamhill. Get all the information you need, find links to ordering platforms, and learn how to volunteer for these fun, annual events on our 2023 SWCD Native Plant sale info page!
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Place: Luckiamute State Natural Area - North Unit Head to Luckiamute State Natural Area (LSNA) for a self-guided walking tour around the North Unit loop trail. The tour includes six waypoints, where you are encouraged to stop and learn more about LSNA and its ecological and cultural importance. A brochure that includes a trail map and markers for each of the six waypoints is available at the LWC office, or you can print and download a copy for yourself! Click here for more details and to download a brochure!
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Check out all the winners of our six photo contest categories (Landscapes, Wildlife, Plants, People, Water and Youth Entries) plus the overall Grand Prize winning photograph!
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This two-part video series was produced in partnership with the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde (CTGR), Polk Soil & Water Conservation District and the LWC, with additional funding support by Benton Soil & Water Conservation District and Willamette Habitat Restoration Fund. This series focuses on teaching private landowners how they incorporate Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) and partner with CTGR in maintaining oak habitat on their land.The first video begins by defining TEK and its importance to landscape restoration, and describing the cultural significance of many native plant species. The second video explains how landowners can incorporate the principles of TEK into their own land management strategies, and features the story of a Polk County landowner who is managing her cattle ranch to protect Oregon white oak and other native plants important to the Tribes. Click here to view video series!
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Love Your Watershed At HomeAre you looking for activities that can help you show your love for your watershed while staying at home? Click here to check out some of our stay-at-home activity ideas that can help you stay engaged in your watershed and in your community while practicing social distancing!
Click here to view our Love Your Watershed at Home ideas! |