Date: May 14, 2022
Time: 1:00 - 4:00pm Place: Emerson Vineyards (11665 Airlie Rd, Monmouth, OR 97361) The year 2021 marked the 20th Anniversary of the Luckiamute Watershed Council -- that's 20 years of watershed restoration and outreach in partnership with our watershed community! We had to delay our 2021 celebration date because of the upsurge of COVID-19 cases due to the Delta variant, but we are ready to celebrate with you in 2022! We hope you will join us for this fun, celebratory gathering at Emerson Vineyards, with wine, hors d'oeuvres, door prizes and special recognition of our 20th Anniversary Photo Contest winners! Click here for details and to RSVP
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Date: May 21, 2022
Time: 8:00am - 12:00pm Place: J2E Tree Farm (37766 Alexander Rd, Philomath) Spring has sprung and many migratory birds have returned for the season! Please join Salem Audubon members Tim Johnson and Mike Unger as they lead us on a guided walk to look for and listen to the many species of birds on the J2E Tree Farm. No prior birding experience is required, and extra binoculars will be available if you need to borrow a pair. Click here for details and to RSVP!
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Date: June 4, 2022
Time: 10:00am - 2:00pm Place: Sarah Helmick State Park (7 miles south of Monmouth on Hwy 99E) On June 4, Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) will celebrate the 100th anniversary of our state park system at Sarah Helmick State Park, our very first Oregon state park! There will be a classic car show, giveaways, free birthday cake and food, and interactive exhibits and displays led by OPRD representatives and partners - including the LWC! Click here for more details!
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Date: June 4, 2022
Time: 11:00am - 3:00pm Place: Luckiamute State Natural Area - North Unit After checking out OPRD’s Centennial at Sarah Helmick, head to Luckiamute State Natural Area (LSNA) for an interactive walking tour around the North Unit loop trail. The tour will include both hosted and self-guided learning stations, where you will get an overview of the restoration work at LSNA, and learn more about the native plants and birds that can be found here. Click here for more details!
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Date: June 15, 2022
Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm Place: Ahsney Conservation Easement (8 miles west of Salem) In partnership with the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde and LWC, Polk SWCD is organizing a tour to highlight oak restoration work at the Tribe's Ahsney conservation easement. Guides from the Tribe will be Lindsay McClary and Greg Archuleta. This tour is targeted to those interested in applying for Polk SWCD's Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP). Click here for more details!
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Date: June 15, 2022
Time: 1:00 - 3:00pm Place: Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Native Plant Nursery This is a unique opportunity to visit the native plant nursery managed by the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Natural Resources Department. Nursery manager Jeremy Ojua will lead a tour of the nursery grounds and the plants growing there, and explain their ecology and cultural significance. Some of the plants may be available for sale during the tour. Click here for more details!
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Date: July 30 & 31, 2022
Time: 11:00 - 2:00pm Place: J2E Tree Farm (37766 Alexander Rd, Philomath) Join lepidoptera specialist Dana Ross for a fascinating look at some of the many butterfly and moth species found in our watershed. This will be a family-friendly event, and nets will be available for a fun and interactive butterfly catching experience! Moths that have been collected and placed in jars the night before will also be available for viewing and identifying. More info coming soon!
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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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What Birds Reveal About Floodplain Function
Speaker: Dr. Joan Hagar (aired on October 13, 2020) The Power of Partnership: 20 Years of Restoration with the LWC
Speakers: Kristen Larson & Jean-Paul Zagarola (January 28, 2021) Forest Management at Starker Forests
Speaker: Jennifer Beathe (November 16, 2021) |
Climate Change & Assisted Migration: Who's calling the shots?
Speaker: George Kral (aired on November 18, 2020) Tribal Lands Management
Speaker: Lindsay McClary (March 31, 2021) |
Be a Community Scientist!Date: Any day!
Time: Anytime! Place: Your home, yard or (once social distancing restricitions are lifted) your community! Now is a great time to get involved in gathering data and observations of the natural world from your own backyard! The data you collect will contribute to a greater understanding of our natural world. Learn more by clicking here.
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Get to Know Your WatershedDate: Any day!
Time: Anytime! Place: Your internet-enabled computer, laptop or mobile device The first step to protecting the health of your rivers, lands and communities is knowing which watershed you are a part of, and how your community fits into the bigger picture. Click here to learn how to identify your watershed.
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