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posted Apr 12, 2012 1:42 PM by Glenn Gibson
Come celebrate and take care of the environment that surrounds us!
The Audubon Nature Reserve off of Eola Dr. in Salem is an island forest in an urban neighborhood. The Reserve has a diversity of trees and native plants and is a great place for bird viewing. English ivy is a constant battle at the Nature Reserve, threatening to take over the native vegetation. Please join us to put a dent in the ivy control this Earth Day.
Where: Audubon Nature Reserve, Salem, OR When: Saturday, April 21, 9:00AM to 12:00PM
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posted Apr 10, 2012 3:41 PM by Glenn Gibson
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Click here for more information on the coordinator position and how to apply. Applications are due April 30, 2012. |
posted Jan 31, 2012 4:21 PM by Glenn Gibson
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Glenn-Gibson Creeks Watershed Council and the West Salem Neighborhood Association are co-sponsoring, with the City of Salem, a Naturescaping Workshop on Saturday, February 25th from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at Pringle Hall, 606 Church Street SE.
What is Naturescaping? According to the East Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District, "Naturescaping is beauty and function. It is the practice of designing (or redesigning) a landscape so that it reduces water use, stormwater runoff, and pollution without sacrificing splendor. Plus, it saves you time, money, and energy - all while providing a beautiful habitat for birds, wildlife, and you. The practice focuses primarily on using native plants because they are adapted to our soil and climate so they need relatively little or no watering, fertilizing, or care once established. They are also less susceptible to common garden pests and diseases, and they attract a variety of native birds and butterflies by providing food and shelter."
At the Naturescaping Workshop, City of Salem Natural Area Specialist, Mark Akimoff, will take you on a trip around Oregon to see some of the state’s most unusual and beautiful wildflowers and other native plants. This session will detail different eco types from riparian plantings to zeriscapes. The use of native plants in garden design and naturescaping will be discussed in detail.
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posted Nov 29, 2011 5:03 PM by Glenn Gibson
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 Bring your leaves to Wallace Marine Park to be composted this Saturday December 3, 2011, 9 am-3 pm. The Fall Leaf Haul provides a way for homeowners to drop off grass clippings and leaves (no limbs accepted), and to turn them into compost locally. Keeping leaves out of storm drains helps reduce the potential for clogged storm drains and flooding.
Also bring food or cash donations for the Marion-Polk Food Share and Parks Tradition Fund. |
posted Oct 27, 2011 4:10 PM by Glenn Gibson
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As part of Make a Difference Day on October 22nd, several organizations and participants in the "No Ivy" League hosted ivy pulls in and around Salem. A BIG THANK YOU to those that hosted ivy pulls: - Maureen Foelkl from Chapman Hill Elementary School organized an ivy pull at Orchard Heights Park with help from City of Salem
- Rachel Walker organized an ivy pull at Straub Nature Park with help from City of Salem
- Salem Audubon Society organized an effort in the Audubon Reserve
- Pringle Creek Watershed Council organized an effort in Gilmore Field
- Jonathon Pope hosted an ivy pull on his property in Brooks
- An ivy pull was also held in Niagara County Park hosted by Marion County Weed Control District, North Santiam Watershed Council, and Marion County Soil and Water Conservation District.
Also a BIG THANK YOU to all the volunteers that took the time to help out!! Let's make this an annual event! |
posted Oct 6, 2011 4:37 PM by Glenn Gibson
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posted Sep 20, 2011 2:58 PM by Glenn Gibson
We had a tremendously successful day on Saturday, September 17th, at Wallace Marine Park. 275 volunteers turned out to spread wood chips on trails, paint curbs, and pull weeds. See the article in the Statesman Journal for more information.
Perhaps this story gives you the urge to grab your gloves, get out, and beautify our parks and neighborhoods? Ya? Well...consider joining us this weekend at the Eola-Woodhaven detention basin on September 24th from 9 AM to noon. Hope to see you there! |
posted Sep 20, 2011 2:41 PM by Glenn Gibson
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Update your calendars! Starting in October, our monthly meetings will now be held from 5:30-7:30 PM. All other meeting details remain the same. Our next meeting is October 20, 2011 at the West Salem Branch Library. You can find this and other events on our calendar! Glenn-Gibson Watershed CouncilGlenn-Gibson Watershed Council |
posted Aug 17, 2011 4:02 PM by Glenn Gibson
posted Aug 9, 2011 12:27 PM by Glenn Gibson
When you head on down to the Polk County fair this week make sure to stop by and visit with us in between the elephant ears, pie contests, goats, rides, and other goodies. We will be with the folks from the Polk SWCD and Rickreall Watershed Council.
Speaking of the Polk SWCD, their annual meeting is coming up. Here are the details:
Date: August 23, 2011 Time: 5:30 - 8:00 PM Location: Oregon 4-H Conference and Education Center Admission: FREE RSVP: Call 503.623.9680 by August 18, 2011 to register
See you around! |
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