Upcoming Programs
Save the date for 2025-26 Lunch and Learns: December 17, 2025 and January 21, 2026.
Join our online Lunch and Learn series as we invite experts from around the area to share their knowledge on water and ways we can play a role in protecting it!
Managing a New Threat to Oregon’s Trees: Emerald Ash Borer
January 15, 2025 at Noon via Zoom, featuring Alison Herrell. Watch the Zoom recording here:
In this program, you will learn about the ODF Urban & Community Forestry Assistance Program, the recent confirmation of Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) in Marion County, EAB History, EAB signs and symptoms, implications of EAB, and management considerations for public and private stakeholders.
As a part of this lunch and learn we wanted to briefly highlight the hyper-regional efforts in Keizer to inventory urban trees through the Urban Tree Inventory with TreePlotter and ODF. The City of Keizer wrapped up the first year of Urban Tree Inventory and has data to share on our collections thus far.
Our Role in protecting Groundwater: Well Water Basics
December 18, 2024 at Noon via Zoom, featuring Chrissy Lucas. Watch the Zoom recording here:
In this program, Chrissy Lucas, Ground Water Quality Outreach Program Coordinator with Oregon State University Extension Service, will guide you through the basics of groundwater, the aquifer system, the basic functions of wells and how we can all play a role in protecting our groundwater resources.
As a part of this lunch and learn we want to convey the importance of protecting the groundwater that supplies approximately 23% of Oregonians with potable water.
Program Archive
Urban Conservation Programs & Involvement Opportunities
Watch the Zoom Recording Here.
Raingardens at Home
Watch the Zoom Recording Here.
Native Plantings in your Place with Marion SWCD
Watch the Zoom Recording Here.
Urban Beavers & Water Quality with City of Gresham
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For more information about the Lunch and Learn series, please email Stacey Perry at perrys@keizeror.gov.
