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Spring Bird Walk at J2E Tree FarmDate: Saturday, May 6
Time: 8:00am - 12:00pm Place: J2E Tree Farm (37766 Alexander Road, Philomath) Spring has sprung and many migratory birds have returned for the season! Please join long time local birder Joel Geier and ornithologist Josée Rousseau as they lead us on a guided walk to look for and listen to the many species of birds on the J2E Tree Farm. Click here for registration information and details!
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Pedee Creek Barn Meet & GreetDate: Saturday, May 20
Time: 1:00 - 4:00pm Place: Pedee Creek Barn (click here for Google map directions) Come and chat with other local landowners, land stewards and experts about opportunities to work together, while enjoying complimentary beverages and small bites. Click here for more information on Polk SWCD's website!
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Fall/Winter 2022 - 2023 Sips 'n' Science talks:
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October 18, 2022: Kalapuyans of the Central Willamette Valley: History and Culture, presented by David Lewis, PhD (Click on the link above to view a recording of this Zoom webinar!)
December 14, 2022: Living with Fire in the Luckiamute: Wildfire History and Futures, presented by Aaron Groth (Click on the link above to view a recording of this live event!) January 25, 2023: Pleistocene Paleoecology in the Mid-Willamette Valley - A Ghost Story, presented by Aubrey Cloud (Click the link above to view a recording of this live event!) March 16, 2023: Beaver Adaptation and Ecology or... "How to Beaver," presented by Brian Bangs (Click the link above to view a recording of this live event!) |
Virtual Sips 'n' Science Pub Talk Recordings
Although we miss being able to gather together in person during our 2020 - 2021 Sips 'n' Science series, we are excited to be able to offer you full-length recordings of all our virtual pub talks! We invite you to grab a brew, glass of wine, cup of tea or whatever your beverage of choice might be, and head to our Virtual Event Library for a Sips 'n' Science experience you can re-create at home!
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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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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Virtual Workshop: Planning and Planting Your Native Garden
In this virtual workshop, you will learn how to identify your soil types and pick the best native plants for your yard and garden! You’ll also hear about some of our favorite natives, why they are beneficial, and how to maximize your chance of a successful native plant landscaping project! Click here to access our Native Plant Resources page, which contains all the links, slides and information referred to in this workshop.
Virtual Plant ID Walk & Learn
We are excited to announce that you are now able to participate in a virtual Plant ID Walk & Learn from your living room! In this video, Jody Einerson and Brad Withrow-Robinson from Oregon State University Extension Office show you how to identify several native woodland trees, shrubs and herbacious plants commonly found in our watershed. A big thank you goes to Willamette Habitat Restoration fund for providing the funding for this video production!
Thank you to our generous Love Your Watershed sponsors and partners for your support in helping us achieve our goal of connecting our communities to their watershed!
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**COVID-19 Update**
In order to comply with the latest federal and CDC recommendations and recent state requirements, we are canceling or postponing all of our April indoor and outdoor events. We hope to reschedule some of them for later in the year, and will continue to update our event calendar in the coming weeks. Please click here for a message from LWC Executive Director, Kristen Larson.
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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Photo: Miriam Haugen, 2018
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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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