Whether you have a backyard, a balcony, or share in our community spaces, you're connected to something bigger. Join us as we explore how our homes, neighborhoods, and everyday choices shape the health of our watershed. Through our 'Watershed Wisdom Begins at Home' event series, discover simple yet powerful ways to protect our rivers and lands right where you live and gather. From rain gardens to native plantings, from irrigation-free gardening to community volunteer projects, these next two years of events will focus on the power of individual actions to create ripples of positive change throughout our watershed!
Upcoming LWC Events
Winter Wildlife Field Day / Días de Campo de La Vida Silvestre de Inveirno
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Field Stations / Estaciones de campo
Hikes and Field Trips / Caminatas y Excursiones
Presentations / Presentaciones
All Month Events / Eventos de todo el mes
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From Data to Action: How Science Shapes Restoration in the Luckiamute
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Join us at West Valley Taphouse for an inside look at how the Luckiamute Watershed Council’s Monitoring Program guides restoration in our watershed. LWC Monitoring Coordinator Jonah Nicholas will share insights from a decade of stream temperature data, revealing trends in watershed health and how this information shapes restoration decisions. Learn why long-term monitoring matters, how we're expanding the program, and what exciting new tools—like eDNA—mean for the future. Grab a drink, get curious, and see how science drives action in the Luckiamute watershed!
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Earth Day: Pull Together for Ash Creek Oaks
Spring Bird Walk at J2E Tree Farm
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Date: Sunday, May 4
Time: 8:00am - 12:00pm Place: J2E Tree Farm (37766 Alexander Rd, Philomath) Whether you are a seasoned birder or just starting to learn, our annual J2E bird walk is a great way to hone your skills at bird identification by sight and sound! More details and registration information coming soon!
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Partner Events
Polk Soil and Water Conservation District
Cornerstone Volunteer Day - Bird Box installation Date: Monday, March 24 Time: 9am - 3pm (lunch provided) Join Polk SWCD for a volunteer day at Cornerstone to welcome in spring! Volunteers will help prepare the bird boxes and install on posts, and will learn about the bird species that frequent Cornerstone for its variety of critical habitat. Click here for more information and registration info! |
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Fire Ecology of Oregon Forests: A Webinar Series for Forest Owners and Managers
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Join OSU Extension for a series of web-based presentations on fire ecology.
Selected Thursday evenings, 6:00 to 7:30 p.m., by Zoom. (Jan 9 and 23, Feb 13, 20 and 27, Mar 6, 13, 20 and 27) Register once (free) to participate in any or all of the sessions. Once registered you will receive information on how to connect through your personal computer, tablet, and/or smart phone. We’re still building out the content for this series. Watch this site for reference materials and recordings of presentations. Need Continuing Education Credits? These webinars are approved for SAF, AOL OPL, and Oregon Certified Burn Manager (CBM) credits. Details are below. ISA credits are not pre-approved, but you we can help you document your participation so you can apply to ISA.
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Fall 2024 - Winter 2025 Sips 'n' Science recordings:
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Traditional Ecological Knowledge Video Series
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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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Click here to visit our library of virtual Love Your Watershed events
All of our virtual Sips 'n' Science webinar recordings and other video productions are now available for viewing in our virtual event library!
We also have several other virtual offerings, including a native gardening workshop, a virtual plant ID walk and resources for community science. Click on the images below to find out more!
We also have several other virtual offerings, including a native gardening workshop, a virtual plant ID walk and resources for community science. Click on the images below to find out more!
LSNA Self-Guided Walking Tour
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Date & time are your choice!
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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