LWC 20th (+1) Anniversary Celebration
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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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Spring Bird Walk
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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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Oregon State Parks Centennial Celebration
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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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LSNA Self-Guided Walking Tour (with 3 hosted stations!)
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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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Oak Restoration Tour at Ahsney
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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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Grand Ronde Native Plant Nursery Tour
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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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Butterfly and Moth ID Event
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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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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 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 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 click on each of the recording links below for a virtual Sips 'n' Science experience!
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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) |
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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