BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Yamhill Soil & Water Conservation District - ECPv6.18.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://yamhillswcd.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Yamhill Soil & Water Conservation District REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20230101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20230312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20231105T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20270314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20271107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240611T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240611T143000 DTSTAMP:20240528T163308Z CREATED:20240528T162944Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240528T163308Z UID:12365-1718110800-1718116200@yamhillswcd.org SUMMARY:Agrivoltaics Tour with OSU Extension DESCRIPTION:This event will take place on June 11th\, 2024\, at 1 pm\, at Oregon State University’s North Willamette Research and Extension Center\, 15210 NE Miley Rd Aurora\, OR 97002. The center has agrivoltaics research projects utilizing grazing and solar energy production together\, as well as crop production under solar energy panels. The tour will be run by OSU researchers who work on this project\, so it’s a great opportunity to hear about new research and recent results of agrivoltaics studies! This event is open to the public\, free of charge\, so please come out and learn about how solar could potentially fit in with your agricultural production practices! \nFor questions or to RSVP\, contact Jordan Anderson at jordan@yamhillswcd.org. You can also RSVP at our eventbrite link below. \nHTTPS://WWW.EVENTBRITE.COM/E/911457011457AFF=ODDTDTCREATOR URL:https://yamhillswcd.org/event/agrivoltaics-tour-with-osu-extension/ LOCATION:North Willamette Research Extension Center\, 15210 NE Miley Rd\, Aurora\, 97002\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://yamhillswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/20230919_103649-1-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240622T140000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240622T160000 DTSTAMP:20240610T163125Z CREATED:20240610T163125Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240610T163125Z UID:12401-1719064800-1719072000@yamhillswcd.org SUMMARY:Pollinator BioBlitz for Pollinator Week DESCRIPTION:This event will take place at on June 22nd\, 2024 from 2-4 pm Miller Woods. We will start from the kiosk station. This will be a casual event where we try to find and identify pollinators for Pollinator Week! Feel free to come and go as suits your schedule. We would love to contribute to citizen science projects by posting observations to iNaturalist and Bumble Bee Watch during the event. We will discuss what pollinators are\, some tips for how to photograph them\, and where you might be likely to see them at Miller Woods. We will also discuss how to use iNaturalist and Bumble Bee Watch\, and the value of citizen science! \nKeep in mind that this event will be held outdoors. Bring anything you would normally bring for a hike — water\, sunscreen\, etc. Please also bring a charged cell phone\, ideally with iNaturalist already downloaded (we will use a web browser to upload photos to Bumble Bee Watch). Pollinator activity is weather-dependent\, so while we hope for a warm\, sunny day to see insect activity\, be aware that cold\, rainy\, or cloudy weather is likely to result in fewer observations. \nPlease join us to learn about pollinators and contribute to citizen science during Pollinator Week! URL:https://yamhillswcd.org/event/pollinator-bioblitz-for-pollinator-week/ LOCATION:Miller Woods\, 15580 Orchard View Rd\, McMinnville\, Oregon\, 97128 CATEGORIES:Community Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://yamhillswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Pollinator-BioBlitz.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240817T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240817T160000 DTSTAMP:20250909T204136Z CREATED:20240809T181136Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T204136Z UID:12554-1723888800-1723910400@yamhillswcd.org SUMMARY:Harvest Fest DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Yamhill Valley Heritage Center for Harvest Fest! Harvest Fest is August 17th and 18th this year; from 10 am to 4 pm on Saturday the 17th and 12 pm – 4 pm on Sunday the 18th. \nThere will be stagecoach rides\, a petting zoo\, demonstrations of crops harvested with antique equipment\, music\, food\, and more! Yamhill SWCD will be present both days with free seed paper that you can plant at home to grow wildflowers. \nTickets are $8 per person and will be available at the gate. See Yamhill Valley Historical Society’s website for more details. We hope to see you there! URL:https://yamhillswcd.org/event/harvest-fest/ LOCATION:Yamhill Valley Heritage Center\, 11275 SW Durham Lane\, McMinnville\, OR\, 97128\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://yamhillswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/wheat.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241119T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241119T193000 DTSTAMP:20241022T151129Z CREATED:20241015T164304Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241022T151129Z UID:12666-1732039200-1732044600@yamhillswcd.org SUMMARY:Conservation Book & Film Club DESCRIPTION:The District is starting a new book & film club with McMinnville Public Library! This book club will run from November through March. \nOur first meeting will be November 19th at 6 pm. Our first book will be Beyond the War on Invasive Species:\nA Permaculture Approach to Ecosystem Restoration by Willamette Valley author Tao Orion. The library system\nhas a couple of copies of the book available for checkout. It is also available from the publisher\,\nChelsea Green Publishing\, or from retailers like Third Street Books\, Thriftbooks\, AbeBooks\, and Powell Books.\nAlways look around and see where you can find the best deals\, and support your local bookstores! \nIf you don’t have time to read an entire book\, but would still like to attend\, please do! There’s a short article here on a similar topic that can also serve as a conversation starter. \nFuture books and documentaries will be decided by the group\, so come with options for what you’d like to discuss next! Options could include The Re-Origin of Species: A Second Chance for Extinct Animals by Torill Kornfeldt\, The Tree Collectors: Tales of Arboreal Obsession by Amy Stewart\, or The Last Animal by Ramona Ausubel for a fictional option. These are a just a few options available through the library catalog\, but please bring your own to-read or to-watch lists for additional ideas! URL:https://yamhillswcd.org/event/conservation-book-film-club/ LOCATION:McMinnville Public Library\, McMinnville\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://yamhillswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/BtWoIS-by-TO.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Yamhill Soil and Water Conservation District":MAILTO:info@yamhillswcd.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241121T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241121T203000 DTSTAMP:20241114T171137Z CREATED:20240712T183430Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241114T171137Z UID:12501-1732208400-1732221000@yamhillswcd.org SUMMARY:2024 Annual Meeting & Dinner DESCRIPTION:Celebrate 71 years of Conservation!\nJoin us for the District’s Annual Meeting & Dinner to review a year of growth and success\, and learn about exciting changes underway.\nThursday\, November 21st\, 2024\n5:00-8:30 PM \nChehalem Cultural Center\n415 E Sheridan St\nNewberg\, OR 97132 \nGuests may attend the public meeting at 7 pm without purchasing a ticket. Ticket sales are now closed. \nDinner will be catered by McKillip’s Catering. \nFeaturing a raffle for an overnight stay at the Atticus Hotel in McMinnville and dinner for two at Cypress! One raffle ticket is included with each dinner ticket\, and additional tickets are $5 each or 5 for $20. Additional raffle tickets may be purchased at the event. \nWe will also have a photography contest! Show off your conservation and nature photography from around Yamhill County. Entry below\, limit 3 photos per person. The winning photo will be featured on the cover of an upcoming newsletter with credit! \n\nPresentation: Exploring Dry Farming and Water Resilience in Oregon \nFacing uncertain water supplies\, many West Coast growers are turning to dry farming—not just for survival\, but for producing more flavorful\, longer-storing crops. Join us to explore the basics of dry farming\, its successful application in Oregon\, and the innovative work of the Dry Farming Institute. Learn how small farmers across the West are adopting water-resilient strategies\, and discover valuable resources and opportunities to dive deeper into dry farming. \nSpecial Presentation: Dry Farming In the Willamette ValleyPresented by: Amy Garrett\, Dry Farming Institute Co-Director \nAmy Garrett is Co-Director and Director of Operations at the Dry Farming Institute (DFI)\,  a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to empowering growers to thrive with less water. Drought mitigation tools and strategies for growing with little or no irrigation have become a focus in her work in the past decade. She worked with OSU Extension Small Farms Program in the Southern Willamette Valley 2011-2022\, where she initiated the OSU Dry Farming Project in 2014\, the Dry Farming Collaborative in 2016\, and founded the Dry Farming Institute in 2019. As Director of Operations\, she is excited to help build capacity for DFI and maintain a work culture that emphasizes transparency\, communication\, innovation\, and collaboration.  DFI supports growers’ exploration of water resilient agricultural practices through collaborative projects\, outreach\, and education. Learn more at www.dryfarming.org. \nTERMS AND CONDITIONS \nRaffle: \n\nMust be present to win.\nYou may purchase raffle tickets without purchasing a dinner ticket.\nTickets may be purchased through our website or at the door.\nThe raffle is open to anyone ages 18 or older.\nThe drawing will occur at the Annual Dinner\, address listed above\, at 8:15 pm.\nThe winner must accept or decline the prize at the time of drawing.\nThe winner must contact the Atticus Hotel and Cypress to arrange the timing of their experience.\nThe winner must abide by any terms and conditions set by the Atticus Hotel and Cypress.\nThe winner agrees to be featured on our website as the raffle winner.\n\nPhotography Contest: \n\nPhotos must be submitted by November 11th\, 2024.\nNo purchase is required to enter.\nWe reserve the right to remove any inappropriate photos; including but not limited to those including nudity\, controlled substances\, or firearms.\nYou are agreeing to have your photo displayed at the Annual Dinner.\nThe winning photo will be featured on the cover of an upcoming newsletter with photographer credit!\nWinner will be decided by popular vote of meeting attendees.\nWinner will be announced at the meeting.\nWinner agrees to be featured on our website and that their photo may be used for future promotional purposes\, both online and in print. URL:https://yamhillswcd.org/event/2024-annual-meeting-dinner/ LOCATION:Chehalem Cultural Center\, 415 E Sheridan Street Rm 102\, Newberg\, 97132\, United States CATEGORIES:Annual Meeting,Community Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://yamhillswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/annual-dinner.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Yamhill Soil and Water Conservation District":MAILTO:info@yamhillswcd.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241217T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241217T190000 DTSTAMP:20241125T175856Z CREATED:20241125T175856Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241125T175856Z UID:12964-1734458400-1734462000@yamhillswcd.org SUMMARY:Conservation Book & Film Club DESCRIPTION:The District is starting a new book & film club with McMinnville Public Library! This book club will run from November through March. \nThe next meeting will be on December 17th\, 2024 at 6pm\, in the Carnegie Room. The December book will be Tribal Histories of the Willamette Valley by local author David G. Lewis. The library system has a couple of copies of the book available for checkout. Always look around and see where you can find the best deals if you’d like to purchase a copy\, and support your local bookstores and libraries! \nIf you don’t have time to read an entire book\, but would still like to attend\, please do! There’s a brief interview with the author you could read instead\, or a podcast conversation from 2019 with him you could listen to. \nFuture books and documentaries will be decided by the group\, so come with options for what you’d like to discuss next! URL:https://yamhillswcd.org/event/conservation-book-film-club-2/ LOCATION:McMinnville Public Library\, McMinnville\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://yamhillswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/9781947845404-us.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Yamhill Soil and Water Conservation District":MAILTO:info@yamhillswcd.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250121T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250121T190000 DTSTAMP:20241223T235302Z CREATED:20241223T235053Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241223T235302Z UID:13154-1737482400-1737486000@yamhillswcd.org SUMMARY:Conservation Book & Film Club DESCRIPTION:The District has started a book & film club with McMinnville Public Library! This book club will run from November through March. \nThe next meeting will be on January 21st at 6pm\, in the Carnegie Room. The January book will be Entangled Life: How Fungi Make Our Worlds\, Change our Minds & Shape Our Futures by Merlin Sheldrake. The library system has a couple of copies of the book available for checkout. Always look around and see where you can find the best deals if you’d like to purchase a copy\, and support your local bookstores and libraries! \nIf you don’t have time to read an entire book\, but would still like to attend\, please do! The author was recently featured in a short piece by Oregon Public Broadcasting. The United Nations Development Programme also recently published a short piece about the role fungi could play in environmental sustainability. You could also read about Oregon’s own humongous fungus! \nFuture books and documentaries will be decided by the group\, so come with options for what you’d like to discuss next! URL:https://yamhillswcd.org/event/conservation-book-film-club-3/ LOCATION:McMinnville Public Library\, McMinnville\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://yamhillswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Entangled-Life_Pleurotus_ge-1-scaled-e1594411453121-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Yamhill Soil and Water Conservation District":MAILTO:info@yamhillswcd.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250214T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250214T120000 DTSTAMP:20250213T191405Z CREATED:20250103T163234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T191405Z UID:13268-1739527200-1739534400@yamhillswcd.org SUMMARY:2025 Local Working Group Meeting - Virtual Only DESCRIPTION:This meeting is an opportunity for NRCS and YSWCD to collect public input on the Farm Bill funding priorities from local landowners\, land managers\, farmers\, ranchers\, growers\, producers\, forest owners\, agricultural and conservation organizations\, tribes\, and federal\, state\, and local agencies. The meeting is also an opportunity for Yamhill SWCD to collect public input on a possible new conservation service center. This input helps determine collaborative efforts for natural resource priorities and opportunities. \nPlease fill out the survey to let us know your environmental concerns. \nMeeting Agenda: \n10:00am – 10:10am – Introductions & Questionnaire\n10:10am – 10:20am – Natural Resource Conservation Service Presentation\n10:20am – 10:30am – Yamhill Soil and Water Conservation District Presentation\n10:30am – 11:55am – Questionnaire-Guided Discussion\n12:00pm – Conclusion \nPlease join us virtually: \nJoin Phone Conference Call \nCall: 1-646-568-7788\nThen Meeting ID followed by #: \nEnter: 964 7583 2966 #\nEnter: # (When asked for participant ID)\nJoin Zoom Video Conferencing \nhttps://zoom.us/j/96475832966 \nQuestions? Call Yamhill SWCD office at (503) 472-6403 or Thomas Hoskins with NRCS at (503) 376-7605 URL:https://yamhillswcd.org/event/2025-local-working-group-meeting-mcminnville/ LOCATION:Virtual Only CATEGORIES:Community Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://yamhillswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/meeting-1738949_960_720-113151747.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250215T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250215T120000 DTSTAMP:20250109T161523Z CREATED:20250103T163436Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T161523Z UID:13270-1739613600-1739620800@yamhillswcd.org SUMMARY:2025 Local Working Group Meeting - Grand Ronde DESCRIPTION:This meeting is an opportunity for NRCS and YSWCD to collect public input on the Farm Bill funding priorities from local landowners\, land managers\, farmers\, ranchers\, growers\, producers\, forest owners\, agricultural and conservation organizations\, tribes\, and federal\, state\, and local agencies. The meeting is also an opportunity for Yamhill SWCD to collect public input on a possible new conservation service center. This input helps determine collaborative efforts for natural resource priorities and opportunities. \nPlease fill out the survey to let us know your environmental concerns. \nMeeting Agenda: \n10:00am – 10:10am – Introductions & Questionnaire\n10:10am – 10:20am – Natural Resource Conservation Service Presentation\n10:20am – 10:30am – Yamhill Soil and Water Conservation District Presentation\n10:30am – 11:55am – Questionnaire-Guided Discussion\n12:00pm – Conclusion \nIf you aren’t able to attend in person\, please join us virtually: \nJoin Phone Conference Call \nCall: 1-646-568-7788\nThen Meeting ID followed by #: \nEnter: 964 7583 2966 #\nEnter: # (When asked for participant ID)\nJoin Zoom Video Conferencing \nhttps://zoom.us/j/96475832966 \nQuestions? Call Yamhill SWCD office at (503) 472-6403 or Thomas Hoskins with NRCS at (503) 376-7605 URL:https://yamhillswcd.org/event/2025-local-working-group-meeting-grand-ronde/ LOCATION:CTGR Community Center\, Salmon Way\, Grand Ronde\, OR\, 97347\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://yamhillswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/meeting-1738949_960_720-113151747.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250218T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250218T190000 DTSTAMP:20250122T182106Z CREATED:20250122T182106Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T182106Z UID:13576-1739901600-1739905200@yamhillswcd.org SUMMARY:Conservation Book Club DESCRIPTION:The District has started a book & film club with McMinnville Public Library! This book club will run from November through March. \nThe next meeting will be on February 18th at 6pm\, in the Carnegie Room. The February book will be The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World by Robin Wall Kimmerer. The library system has a couple of copies of the book available for checkout. Always look around and see where you can find the best deals if you’d like to purchase a copy\, and support your local bookstores and libraries! \nIt’s a short book this month; just 112 pages. But if you don’t have time to read the book\, the author was recently interviewed by Oregon Public Broadcasting. We encourage you to attend the book club even if you haven’t read the book\, listened to the interview\, or heard of the author. We welcome all who are interested! \nFuture books and documentaries will be decided by the group\, so come with options for what you’d like to discuss next! URL:https://yamhillswcd.org/event/conservation-book-club/ LOCATION:McMinnville Public Library\, McMinnville\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://yamhillswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/the-serviceberry-9781668072240_hr.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Yamhill Soil and Water Conservation District":MAILTO:info@yamhillswcd.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250227 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250302 DTSTAMP:20250101T074726Z CREATED:20250101T074726Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250101T074726Z UID:13088-1740614400-1740873599@yamhillswcd.org SUMMARY:2025 Native Plant Sale DESCRIPTION:Preorders are OPEN!Submit your preorder now!All preorders must be pre-paid. Preorders are due by Monday\, February 17\, 2025 at 5pm. \nIf you need assistance\, we are happy to help! Please contact the district office at 503-472-6403 or orders@yamhillswcd.org \nThe annual spring Native Plant Sale offers a wide variety of native trees\, shrubs\, understory\, and more! \nThe Native Plant Sale is an annual fundraiser for Miller Woods\, a 130-acre forested conservation property owned by the District. \nPickup Dates\, Times\, & Location\nThursday\, February 27th: 12 pm-5 pm\nFriday\, February 28th: 9 am-5 pm\nSaturday\, March 1st: 9 am-3 pm \n**NEW Pick-Up Location**: The Lucas Barn at the Yamhill County Fairgrounds McMinnville\, OR\nYamhill County Fairgrounds Pickup Map \nThere will not be any additional day-of-sale plants. The sale will be pre-order and pickup only. But\, do not worry\, we anticipate having an in-person sale again next year! \nSign Up to Volunteer at the 2025 Native Plant Sale! URL:https://yamhillswcd.org/event/2025-native-plant-sale/ LOCATION:The Lucas Barn at the Yamhill County Fairgrounds\, 2070 NE Lafayette Avenue\, McMinnville\, 97128-5485\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://yamhillswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Early-Blue-Violet_viola_adunca_25611204324.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250315T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250315T140000 DTSTAMP:20250303T192650Z CREATED:20250303T192650Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T192650Z UID:13914-1742029200-1742047200@yamhillswcd.org SUMMARY:City Park Invasive Plant Removal DESCRIPTION:The Greater Yamhill Watershed Council will be hosting an invasive plant removal event at City Park in McMinnville on Saturday\, March 15th from 9am to 2pm. Target species include blackberry\, ivy\, and grass. Sign up to volunteer and help make this community space more inviting! \nSign Up To Help! URL:https://yamhillswcd.org/event/city-park-invasive-plant-removal/ LOCATION:City Park\, 140 NW Park Dr\, McMinnville\, 97128\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://yamhillswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Cozine-City-Park.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250318T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250318T190000 DTSTAMP:20250226T183543Z CREATED:20250226T183543Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250226T183543Z UID:13895-1742320800-1742324400@yamhillswcd.org SUMMARY:Conservation Book Club DESCRIPTION:The District has started a book & film club with McMinnville Public Library! This book club will run from November through March. \nThe next meeting will be on March 18th at 6pm\, in the Carnegie Room. The February book will be The Once and Future World: Finding Wilderness in the Nature We’ve Made by J.B. MacKinnon. The library system has a couple of copies of the book available for checkout. Always look around and see where you can find the best deals if you’d like to purchase a copy\, and support your local bookstores and libraries! \nWe encourage all who are interested to attend. If you don’t have time to read the book\, the author also wrote an article about dam removal on the Klamath River that could spark conversations! If you’re more of a podcast listener than a reader\, he was also interviewed on the Ethical Agriculture Podcast about one of his other books\, exploring the topic of local food. \nFuture books and documentaries will be decided by the group\, so come with options for what you’d like to discuss next! Although the March date was initially intended to be the last book club before we all start spending our evenings outside in the warmer weather\, we will also discuss possibly moving the time and continuing the book club year-round. URL:https://yamhillswcd.org/event/conservation-book-club-2/ LOCATION:McMinnville Public Library\, McMinnville\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://yamhillswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Once-and-Future.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Yamhill Soil and Water Conservation District":MAILTO:info@yamhillswcd.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250321T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250321T140000 DTSTAMP:20250311T223714Z CREATED:20250311T223714Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T223714Z UID:14072-1742547600-1742565600@yamhillswcd.org SUMMARY:Marion SWCD: Streamside Strategies for Rural Properties DESCRIPTION:Marion Soil & Water Conservation District is hosting a stream restoration event! This is a free event\, and lunch is included. See more details and RSVP on their website. \nSign Up To Attend! URL:https://yamhillswcd.org/event/marion-swcd-streamside-strategies-for-rural-properties/ LOCATION:Marion Soil & Water Conservation District\, 408 N. 3rd Ave\, Stayton\, OR\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://yamhillswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/stream1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250411T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250411T160000 DTSTAMP:20250313T174720Z CREATED:20250313T174720Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T174720Z UID:14102-1744372800-1744387200@yamhillswcd.org SUMMARY:FREE Pesticide Collection Event DESCRIPTION:Do you need to dispose of old pesticides or triple-rinsed pesticide containers?\nTake advantage of this opportunity to safely and anonymously  dispose of any unwanted pesticides! This is a free event for agricultural and commercial waste pesticides in Yamhill and Polk counties\, as well as on the Grand Ronde Reservation. You do have to pre-register by April 1st so the chemical disposal company is prepared to receive your chemicals. \nSee Full DetailsAccess Registration Form URL:https://yamhillswcd.org/event/free-pesticide-collection-event/ LOCATION:CTGR Procurement Building V\, 9635 Grand Ronde Rd.\, Grand Ronde\, 97347\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://yamhillswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/pesticide.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Yamhill Soil and Water Conservation District":MAILTO:info@yamhillswcd.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250415T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250415T190000 DTSTAMP:20250327T210254Z CREATED:20250327T210254Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T210254Z UID:14132-1744740000-1744743600@yamhillswcd.org SUMMARY:April Conservation Book Club DESCRIPTION:The District has started a book & film club with McMinnville Public Library! \nThe next meeting will be on April 15th at 6pm\, in the Carnegie Room. This meeting will be a little different than previous months — based on interest from the group last month and in other conversations with local residents recently\, we’ll be using the book club as a time to start considering restoration and native planting plans to use at home. In the spirit of this idea\, instead of suggesting a single book for everyone to read\, we have several suggestions that can be found at the library or for free online: \n\nNorthwest Home Landscaping by Roger Holmes (book)\nGardening With Native Plants of the Pacific Northwest by Arthur Kruckeberg (book)\nEncyclopedia of Northwest Native Plants for Gardens and Landscapes by Kathleen Robson (book)\nA Way To Garden by Margaret Roach (podcast)\nThe Evergreen Thumb by Washington State University Master Gardeners (podcast)\nNative Plant Picks for Bees from OSU Extension (article)\nFirewise Landscaping Checklist from Oregon.gov (article)\nDrought-Tolerant Garden by Over the Fence Landscape Tours (video)\nContainer Gardening by Growing in the Garden (video)\nOr anything else you may find of interest related to landscaping and gardening in the Pacific Northwest (the library has lots of options!)\n\nThe above list  is not all-encompassing\, it’s just meant to give you some ideas. If you find yourself struggling to find exactly what you’re looking for\, feel free to contact district Outreach & Education Specialist Brooke Karasch at brooke@yamhillswcd.org for research help. While the district focuses quite a bit on native plants\, don’t feel that you have to limit your own goals to only native plants. This will be a collaborative conversation about how we can best support a wide variety of landscape goals in the county! \nWe encourage all who are interested to attend. Don’t feel like you need to a read a book cover-to-cover this month; take some time to assess your space\, consider what your goals might be\, and then look through some books or other materials to spark creative ideas. \nFuture books and documentaries will be decided by the group\, so come with options for what you’d like to discuss next! URL:https://yamhillswcd.org/event/april-conservation-book-club/ LOCATION:McMinnville Public Library\, McMinnville\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://yamhillswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Lupinusrivularis-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Yamhill Soil and Water Conservation District":MAILTO:info@yamhillswcd.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250419T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250419T140000 DTSTAMP:20250304T163215Z CREATED:20250304T163215Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T163215Z UID:13935-1745053200-1745071200@yamhillswcd.org SUMMARY:Earth Day at Miller Woods DESCRIPTION:Join us for a FREE family friendly event! \nSaturday\, April 19\, 20259am-2pm\nMiller Woods\n15580 NW Orchard View Rd\nMcminnville\, OR 97128 Schedule of Activities\n9am to 2pm: Native Plant Sale in the nursery \n\n9am to 2pm: Ooh La Latte Food Truck \n\n11am: Kids Fun Run \n\n12pm: Nature Journaling \n\n1pm: Plant ID Walk \n\nAnd more throughout the afternoon from community partners! \nOngoing ActivitiesKids Nature Table with Outdoor Education AdventuresLearn about Gardening with Master GardenersLearn about your Watershed with Greater Yamhill Watershed CouncilLearn About Native Plants with Native Plant Society of OregonNative Plants for Sale with Yamhill SWCD\nLearn about edible plants and community gardens with Edible Landscapes of Yamhill County \nThank you to our amazing partners! URL:https://yamhillswcd.org/event/earth-day-at-miller-woods/ LOCATION:Miller Woods\, 15580 Orchard View Rd\, McMinnville\, Oregon\, 97128 CATEGORIES:Community Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://yamhillswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/earth-day-lil.png ORGANIZER;CN="Yamhill Soil and Water Conservation District":MAILTO:info@yamhillswcd.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250716T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250716T120000 DTSTAMP:20250710T151445Z CREATED:20250710T151445Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T151445Z UID:14697-1752658200-1752667200@yamhillswcd.org SUMMARY:Celebrating Mid-Willamette Aquatic Weed Partnerships DESCRIPTION:You are invited to join the Oregon Invasive Species Council on Wednesday\, July 16th\, at Willamette Mission State Park (9:30 am – noon) on a field tour celebrating Mid-Willamette aquatic weed partnerships and other aquatic invasive species activities. This event will highlight the critical work being done along the mid-Willamette River to prevent and manage invasive aquatic species and identify future challenges. The tour will showcase three Oregon Lottery-funded grant projects\, providing participants with a firsthand look at key projects and partnerships along the Willamette River. These projects\, undertaken by the Benton Soil and Water Conservation District\, the Yamhill Soil and Water Conservation District\, and Willamette Riverkeeper\, address aquatic weeds and their adverse effects on water quality and water users\, encompassing a range of stakeholders from irrigators to recreational users. \nRegister Online Here URL:https://yamhillswcd.org/event/celebrating-mid-willamette-aquatic-weed-partnerships/ LOCATION:Willamette Mission State Park\, 10991 Wheatland Rd NE\, Keizer\, OR\, 97303\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://yamhillswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/invasive.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250728T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250728T190000 DTSTAMP:20250702T160907Z CREATED:20250702T160907Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250702T160907Z UID:14670-1753722000-1753729200@yamhillswcd.org SUMMARY:Emerald Ash Borer Info Session DESCRIPTION:Yamhill Soil & Water Conservation District is hosting an information session for Yamhill County residents on how to identify ash trees\, recognize signs and symptoms of emerald ash borer (EAB)\, and learn about EAB management efforts at the state and county level. The session will also cover steps landowners and residents can take to prepare. \nRegistration is limited to 30 participants\, so sign up today to save your spot! \nRegister Online Here URL:https://yamhillswcd.org/event/emerald-ash-borer-info-session/ LOCATION:OSU Extension Office\, 2050 NE Lafayette Ave\, McMinnville\, OR\, 97128\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://yamhillswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/eab2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Yamhill Soil and Water Conservation District":MAILTO:info@yamhillswcd.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250809T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250809T153000 DTSTAMP:20250708T180415Z CREATED:20250702T162030Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T180415Z UID:14675-1754730000-1754753400@yamhillswcd.org SUMMARY:Paddle & Pull with Willamette Riverkeeper DESCRIPTION:Join Willamette Riverkeeper\, Yamhill Soil & Water Conservation District\, and Oregon Parks & Recreation Department for the third “Paddle & Pull” event of the summer. Come spend the day with us to paddle a beautiful Willamette River side channel from Ediger Landing to Grand Island Greenway and help hand-pull aquatic invasive species Ludwigia (water-primrose)\, Myriophyllum aquaticum (parrotfeather)\, and more. These aquatic weeds continue to degrade fish & wildlife habitat in our rivers and have negative impacts on our native vegetation\, water quality and the overall watershed health. This is an on-water event\, so experience on moving water is recommended. We have ten tandem canoes (20 seats) for volunteers. If you’d like to borrow one for the day you MUST SELECT this option in the “Add On” section of registration. Reserve a seat\, and make a new friend! \nThere are kayaks available for up to 20 participants\, so make sure you sign up today to reserve your spot! \nRegister Online HereLearn more about Water PrimroseSee Project HighlightsLearn more about Garden Yellow Loosestrife URL:https://yamhillswcd.org/event/paddle-pull-2025/ LOCATION:Ediger Landing\, Wheatland Rd. NW\, Salem\, 97304\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://yamhillswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Ludwigia_hexapetala_Jussie-A.DUTARTRE-IRSTEA_Wikimedia_CCSA4.0.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250812T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250812T223000 DTSTAMP:20250723T181843Z CREATED:20250723T181843Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250723T181843Z UID:14713-1755030600-1755037800@yamhillswcd.org SUMMARY:Perseid Party DESCRIPTION:You are invited to a rare after-dark event at Miller Woods! Normally\, Miller Woods is closed after sunset… But this is a special opportunity to see Miller Woods at night\, and hopefully see some meteors as well! \nThe Perseid Meteor Shower is an annual meteor shower that comes around each August. The year\, the peak night is August 12th. We will still have a 3/4 moon\, but hopefully we will be able to spot a few meteors before the moonrise! \nThere is no cost for this event\, but we do appreciate donations to Miller Woods to keep the space up and running. The suggested donation “entry fee” is $5. It’s thanks to contributions from park visitors that we’re able to maintain Miller Woods as a public space! \nThis event will also include brief educational presentations by volunteers from Oregon Dark Sky and the Carlton Observatory. \nMake a Donation to Miller WoodsRegister Online Here URL:https://yamhillswcd.org/event/perseid-party/ LOCATION:Miller Woods\, 15580 Orchard View Rd\, McMinnville\, Oregon\, 97128 CATEGORIES:Community Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://yamhillswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/oregon-white-oak-nwplants.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Yamhill Soil and Water Conservation District":MAILTO:info@yamhillswcd.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250826T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250826T120000 DTSTAMP:20250702T163419Z CREATED:20250702T163419Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250702T163419Z UID:14684-1756198800-1756209600@yamhillswcd.org SUMMARY:Cover Crop Field Tour DESCRIPTION:We will hear from OSU researchers about preliminary results of new research on the impacts of cover crops on soil and orchard health. Speakers include: farmers Jeff Newton and Zach Christensen\, Dragomira Zheleva\, whose research focuses on water availability and water retention in the soil both with and without cover crops; Chris Lessey\, whose research is related to moderating soil temperature with cover crops; Matt Tippet-Vannini\, whose research investigates the relationship between cover crops and water infiltration. OSU Professor Shannon Cappellazzi will touch on cover crop effects on soil health and Natalie Edward with NRCS will demonstrate differences in management practices on water infiltration and erosion with a rain simulation system. \nAnyone with an interest in cover crops should attend! While we will be in a hazelnut orchard\, and learning about research conducted primarily in hazelnuts\, cover crops can be used in a wide variety of agricultural and even home garden contexts. We hope to see you there! \nDetailed directions and parking instructions will be provided to attendees one week prior to the event. \nThis is a free event organized by Polk SWCD\, Yamhill SWCD\, Oregon State University\, and NRCS. Coffee and snacks will be provided. Registration is required. \nRegister Online Here URL:https://yamhillswcd.org/event/cover-crop-field-tour/ LOCATION:Christensen Farms\, 17215 SW Christensen Road\, McMinnville\, Oregon\, 97128 CATEGORIES:Community Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://yamhillswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/hazelnut-erosion-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Yamhill Soil and Water Conservation District":MAILTO:info@yamhillswcd.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251018T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251018T130000 DTSTAMP:20250815T153056Z CREATED:20250815T152702Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T153056Z UID:14759-1760781600-1760792400@yamhillswcd.org SUMMARY:Miller Woods Fall Plant Sale and Seed Swap DESCRIPTION:The District has a double header planned for October 18th from 10AM – 1PM. Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy Miller Woods! \nPlant Sale \n\nCome get your plant fix and get some new plants in the ground before the winter rains.\nWe will have a variety of native plants available for sale — the list will be available when we get a little closer to the date!\n\nSeed Swap \n\nBring your seeds and trade with friends\, old and new\, at the seed swap!\nPlease bring your seeds in a labeled container/envelope.\nWe will have some envelopes available for you to use to take new seeds home\, but you’re welcome to bring your own.\nNative plant seeds and edible plant seeds are welcome\, but no invasive species please!\nThe seed swap is free at the discretion of people who bring seeds.\nUnfortunately\, we are unable to guarantee the seeds at the seed swap. It’s impossible for us to completely keep track of who is bringing what\, if the seeds in the container are labeled accurately\, or the age/viability of the seeds. Participation in the seed swap is at your own risk. URL:https://yamhillswcd.org/event/fall-plant-sale-2025/ LOCATION:Miller Woods\, 15580 Orchard View Rd\, McMinnville\, Oregon\, 97128 CATEGORIES:Community Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://yamhillswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Plant-Sale-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251021T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251021T190000 DTSTAMP:20250904T160031Z CREATED:20250904T160031Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T160031Z UID:14840-1761069600-1761073200@yamhillswcd.org SUMMARY:Conservation Book Club DESCRIPTION:The District is bringing back the book club with McMinnville Public Library! This book club will run from October through March. \nThe next meeting will be on October 21st at 6pm\, in the Carnegie Room at the McMinnville Public Library. The book is Cascadia Field Guide by Elizabeth Bradfield et al. The library system has a couple of copies of the book available for checkout. Always look around and see where you can find the best deals if you’d like to purchase a copy\, and support your local bookstores and libraries! \nWe encourage all who are interested to attend. If you don’t have time to read the whole book\, you can read a story by one of the editors\, listen to a podcast including another of the editors\, or watch a video with an editor. All three of the editors of this book have a wide variety of materials available for free online\, so we encourage you to engage with their work in a way that works for you! \nFuture books and documentaries will be decided by the group\, so come with options for what you’d like to discuss next! URL:https://yamhillswcd.org/event/conservation-book-club-3/ LOCATION:McMinnville Public Library\, McMinnville\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://yamhillswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/cascadiacover-full-ippy-pnba.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Yamhill Soil and Water Conservation District":MAILTO:info@yamhillswcd.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251029T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251029T193000 DTSTAMP:20250916T171434Z CREATED:20250916T153221Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T171434Z UID:14939-1761762600-1761766200@yamhillswcd.org SUMMARY:Water Rights Workshop DESCRIPTION:Yamhill SWCD is co-hosting a Water Rights Workshop with OSU Extension. Joel Plahn\, the District 22 Watermaster with the Oregon Water Resources Department\, will be presenting. The Oregon Legislature voted to modify the rules around domestic wells earlier this year\, so we anticipate many questions around this… However\, please feel free to submit any water-rights-related questions via the box below\, and we will try to get them answered! \nIn-person attendance is welcome at the OSU Extension Auditorium\, located at 2050 NE Lafayette Ave. McMinnville\, OR 97128. If you are unable to attend in person\, we will also be streaming the workshop for virtual attendance via Zoom. Light refreshments will be provided. Registration is required for in-person attendance. \nAccommodation requests related to a disability should be made by October 23rd\, 2025 to Heather Stoven: Heather.Stoven@oregonstate.edu or 503-434-7517. \nJoin Phone Conference Call \n\nCall: 1-646-568-7788\n\nThen Meeting ID followed by #: \n\nEnter: 964 7583 2966 #\nEnter: # (When asked for participant ID)\n\nJoin Zoom Video Conferencing \nhttps://zoom.us/j/96475832966 \n\n\n \n \n Water Rights Questions\n \n \n Do you have questions for the Water Master? Ask them here!Where are you located? (Nearest town/city\, we don't need your exact address. This is just for internal tracking!)\n Submit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n We are offering this workshop for free\, but donations to support our conservation work are always welcome. Learn more about donating to the District. \nRegister Today! URL:https://yamhillswcd.org/event/water-rights-workshop/ LOCATION:OSU Extension Office\, 2050 NE Lafayette Ave\, McMinnville\, OR\, 97128\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://yamhillswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/strema.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Yamhill Soil and Water Conservation District":MAILTO:info@yamhillswcd.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251030T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251030T160000 DTSTAMP:20250811T183524Z CREATED:20250811T183524Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T183524Z UID:14735-1761832800-1761840000@yamhillswcd.org SUMMARY:Noxious Weeds Advisory Group Meeting DESCRIPTION:There will be a Noxious Weeds Advisory Group meeting on Thursday\, October 30th\, from 2-4 pm. Topics of discussion will include updates on county weed grant programs\, online tools that are available for the public\, partnerships that YSWCD has currently or could explore in the future\, local landowner noxious weed concerns\, and finally\, additions or deletions to the current County Noxious Weeds List. The public is encouraged to attend this meeting. It will be held in person at Miller Woods in the conference room and virtually via the Zoom and phone information listed below. We hope to see you there! \nLocation:\nMiller Woods Conservation Area Conference Room\n15580 NW Orchard View Rd\, McMinnville\, OR 97128 \nZoom:\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/87894037873?pwd=bDQzY1RGN3dFdXlQa1NUTGVHQlZzUT09 \nMeeting ID: 878 9403 7873\nPasscode: 779931 \nCall in:\nPhone Number: 719-359-4580\nMeeting ID: 878 9403 7873## \nQuestions or More Information? \nContact Jacob Argueta | Native & Invasive Plant Specialist | jacob@yamhillswcd.org | 503-479-5454 URL:https://yamhillswcd.org/event/noxious-weeds-advisory-group-meeting/ LOCATION:Miller Woods Conference Room\, 15580 Orchard View Road\, McMinnville\, Oregon\, 97128 CATEGORIES:Community Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://yamhillswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/weeds_knotweeds-300x208-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Yamhill Soil and Water Conservation District":MAILTO:info@yamhillswcd.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251118T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251118T190000 DTSTAMP:20251105T165930Z CREATED:20251028T203137Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T165930Z UID:15003-1763488800-1763492400@yamhillswcd.org SUMMARY:Conservation Book Club DESCRIPTION:The District has a book club with McMinnville Public Library! This book club will run from October through March. \nThe next meeting will be on November 18th at 6pm\, in the Carnegie Room at the McMinnville Public Library. The book is Saving Tarboo Creek by Scott Freeman. The library system has a couple of copies of the book available for checkout. Always look around and see where you can find the best deals if you’d like to purchase a copy\, and support your local bookstores and libraries! \nWe encourage all who are interested to attend\, even if you haven’t read the book. You can learn about Tarboo Creek Wildlife Preserve\, or listen to a podcast with the author. And even if you don’t do any of those things — please attend if you’re interested! We always have great conversations and everyone is an important part of it. \nFuture books and documentaries will be decided by the group\, so come with options for what you’d like to discuss next! URL:https://yamhillswcd.org/event/conservation-book-club-4/ LOCATION:McMinnville Public Library\, McMinnville\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://yamhillswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Conservation-Book-Club.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Yamhill Soil and Water Conservation District":MAILTO:info@yamhillswcd.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251216T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251216T190000 DTSTAMP:20251119T212417Z CREATED:20251119T212417Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T212417Z UID:15044-1765908000-1765911600@yamhillswcd.org SUMMARY:Conservation Book Club DESCRIPTION:The District has a book club with McMinnville Public Library! This book club will run from October through March. \nThe next meeting will be on December 16th at 6pm\, in the Carnegie Room at the McMinnville Public Library. The book is Rare Air by Sarah Kaizar. \nWe encourage all who are interested to attend\, even if you haven’t read the book.  You can also check out the illustrator’s other work on their website\, look through endangered species profiles on the IUCN Red List (hint: try limiting to Kingdom Animalia -> Phylum Chordata -> Class Aves to see the birds!)\, listen to an episode of the BirdNote podcast (the episodes are usually under 5 minutes!)\, or watch a short video on the endangered Indiana Bat. And even if you don’t do any of those things — please attend if you’re interested! We always have great conversations and everyone is an important part of it. \nFuture books and documentaries will be decided by the group\, so come with options for what you’d like to discuss next! URL:https://yamhillswcd.org/event/conservation-book-club-5/ LOCATION:McMinnville Public Library\, McMinnville\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://yamhillswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Conservation-Book-Club.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Yamhill Soil and Water Conservation District":MAILTO:info@yamhillswcd.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260120T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260120T190000 DTSTAMP:20251222T232810Z CREATED:20251222T232644Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T232810Z UID:15172-1768932000-1768935600@yamhillswcd.org SUMMARY:Conservation Book Club DESCRIPTION:The District has a book club with McMinnville Public Library! This book club will run from October through March. \nThe next meeting will be on December 16th at 6pm\, in the Carnegie Room at the McMinnville Public Library. The book is Halcyon Journey: In Search of the Belted Kingfisher by Marina Richie. \nWe encourage all who are interested to attend\, even if you haven’t read the book. You could also look around and maybe read a short blog post on the author’s website. Or try listening to a podcast episode about kingfishers. If neither of those quite suit you\, there’s also a recorded webinar with the author talking about belted kingfishers! \nAnd even if you don’t do any of those things — please attend if you’re interested! We always have great conversations and everyone is an important part of it. \nFuture books and documentaries will be decided by the group\, so come with options for what you’d like to discuss next! URL:https://yamhillswcd.org/event/conservation-book-club-6/ LOCATION:McMinnville Public Library\, McMinnville\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://yamhillswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Conservation-Book-Club.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Yamhill Soil and Water Conservation District":MAILTO:info@yamhillswcd.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260227 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260301 DTSTAMP:20251229T203350Z CREATED:20251229T203301Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251229T203350Z UID:15233-1772150400-1772323199@yamhillswcd.org SUMMARY:2026 Native Plant Sale DESCRIPTION:Preorders open January 1!All preorders must be pre-paid. Preorders are due by Monday\, February 17\, 2025 at 5pm. \nIf you need assistance\, we are happy to help! Please contact the district office at 503-472-6403 or orders@yamhillswcd.org \nThe annual spring Native Plant Sale offers a wide variety of native trees\, shrubs\, understory\, and more! \nThe Native Plant Sale is an annual fundraiser for Miller Woods\, a 130-acre forested conservation property owned by the District. \nPickup Dates\, Times\, & Location\nFriday\, February 27th: 9 AM-5:30 PM\nSaturday\, February 28th: 9 AM-3 PM \nYamhill Valley Heritage Center\n11275 SW Durham Ln\, McMinnville\, OR 97128 \nReady for your annual plant fix? We have just what you need! The 2026 Yamhill SWCD Native Plant sale goes live for preorders on January 1\, 2026. In addition to preorders\, shoppers will have a chance to browse a variety of high quality native plants and District merchandise on plant pickup day. \nSign Up to Volunteer at the 2026 Native Plant Sale! URL:https://yamhillswcd.org/event/2026-native-plant-sale/ LOCATION:Yamhill Valley Heritage Center\, 11275 SW Durham Lane\, McMinnville\, OR\, 97128\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://yamhillswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Early-Blue-Violet_viola_adunca_25611204324.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR