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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 March 17th at 6pm in the Carnegie Room of the McMinnville Public Library. The book of the month is Slime: How Algae Created Us\, Plagued Us\, and Just Might Save Us by Ruth Kassinger. The library system has a few copies\, and always check local bookshops if you’d like to purchase a copy! \nWe encourage all who are interested to attend\, even if you haven’t read the book. If you’d prefer\, you can listen to a podcast about how algae plays a role in biotechnology. Or maybe a shorter podcast about how the author got interested in this topic. If you’re a visual learner\, try a video about algae as a potential crop! \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. \nThis is the last meeting for this spring. We’ll take the summer off and get started again in the fall. We will be choosing our next few books for the fall and winter\, so come with ideas of what you might like to read!
URL:https://yamhillswcd.org/event/conservation-book-club-7/
LOCATION:McMinnville Public Library\, McMinnville\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:2026 Local Work Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:For More Information\, contact: Thomas Hoskins 503-376-7605\nPurpose: NRCS is holding a Local Work Group Meeting to gather input from farmers\, ranchers\, state and federal agencies\, and agriculture and conservation organizations regarding natural resource conservation priorities and opportunities to invest collaboratively in Yamhill County. The USDA is an equal opportunity provider\, employer and lender. A request for accommodations for persons with disabilities should be made 48 hours before the meeting. Please contact\, Thomas Hoskins 503-376-7605 or Thomas.hoskins@usda.gov for arrangements. \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) 583-8551 or Thomas Hoskins with NRCS at (503) 376-7605
URL:https://yamhillswcd.org/event/2026-local-work-group/
LOCATION:Chehalem Parks and Recreation Office\, 125 S. Elliot Rd.\, Newberg\, OR\, 97132\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260411T130000
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SUMMARY:Habitat & Harvest Garden Tour
DESCRIPTION:Habitat & Harvest is Yamhill Soil & Water Conservation District’s new urban habitat program. The two goals are to improve biodiversity and food security in Yamhill County. \nRichard Hoffman has graciously agreed to host a tour of his space and share his vast knowledge of native plants\, invasive species\, and more. Join us for an inspirational afternoon!  \nTopics will include blackberry removal\, “opportunistic native plants”\, and native species. There will likely be some spring-blooming native plants in bloom\, but given the unusually mild winter this year\, it’s challenging to predict which ones. Some might include kurabayashi trillium\, several different fawn lilies\, western wallflower\, and shooting stars. \nRegistration is required. Each person must register individually. The address will be provided to registered attendees two days before the event. This event is held in a home garden\, so there may be uneven terrain or slippery areas – it is not fully ADA accessible. \nSorry. This form is no longer available.
URL:https://yamhillswcd.org/event/garden-tour/
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260418T090000
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SUMMARY:Earth Day at Miller Woods
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a FREE family friendly event! \nSaturday\, April 18\, 20269am-2pm\nMiller Woods\n15580 NW Orchard View Rd\nMcminnville\, OR 97128 Schedule of Activities\n9am to 2pm: Native Plant Sale – in the nursery (list of available plants) \n\n9am to 2pm: Local Conservation Organization Booths – outside the nursery \n\n10am: Kids Fun Run – around the lower pond (participants will get a free red columbine or gumweed to take home and plant!) \n\n11am and 1pm: Making Scientific Observations with Outdoor Education Adventures – picnic tables at upper pond \n\n12pm: Ivy Pull & Making Nest Balls – meet in front of nursery \n\n1pm: Nature Journaling – under the iconic Miller Woods oak tree \n\nAnd walking trails are open as always! Bring a picnic lunch and spend the day with us. \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-26/
LOCATION:Miller Woods\, 15580 Orchard View Rd\, McMinnville\, Oregon\, 97128
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:Perseid Party
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the second annual Perseid Party! \nThis is a fun\, family-friendly evening outdoors. We saw a few meteors last year\, and we hope to see more this year! The party is scheduled for the peak night of the Perseid Meteor Shower\, and we have a new moon too\, so viewing should be excellent. We will be joined by Carlton Observatory\, who will add to the fun with a telescope or two! \nWhat To Bring: \n\nWear appropriate clothing and footwear for the weather. We won’t be walking far\, but terrain is uneven.\nWater bottle and snack if you’d like one\nBug spray\nBlanket or something to sit or lie on\nHeadlamp\, ideally one with a red light setting (it is easier for your eyes to readjust to darkness after red light than other types of light\, which will help for star and meteor viewing)\n\nThis event is free\, but Miller Woods and Carlton Observatory are both supported by donations. \nLearn More about Miller Woods MembershipsLearn More about Carlton ObservatoryThe Perseid Party registration is full for this year. This will be an annual event\, so check back next year! And check out the other night programs Carlton Observatory runs!
URL:https://yamhillswcd.org/event/perseid-party-2/
LOCATION:Miller Woods\, 15580 Orchard View Rd\, McMinnville\, Oregon\, 97128
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260821T173000
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SUMMARY:Emerald Ash Borer Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn about this invasive insect. We will discuss what emerald ash borer is\, how it got to the United States\, and how to identify it. We will also see examples and learn about the signs and symptoms of infestation. Ash tree identification will be covered as well. We’ll look at the ways to report and how to submit a report if you do suspect you see emerald ash borer or signs of it. \nPizza and beverages will be provided! \nWhat To Bring: \n\nWear appropriate clothing and footwear for the weather. We won’t be walking far\, but terrain may be uneven.\nWater bottle\nBug spray\nOptional: a phone with data/internet access (to access reporting website)\n\nThis event is free\, but registration is required so we know how much pizza to buy! \nSorry. This form is no longer available.
URL:https://yamhillswcd.org/event/eab-workshop/
LOCATION:Chehalem Glenn Golf Course\, 4501 E. Fernwood Drive\, Newberg\, OR\, 97132\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261001T173000
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SUMMARY:Small Bites Social
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate 73 years of Conservation!\nThursday\, October 1st\, 2026\n5:30-7:30 PM \nGolden Valley Brewery\n980 NE 4th St.\nMcMinnville\, OR 97128 \nJoin us for a casual evening of conversation about conservation! Hear about the partnership between Yamhill SWCD and Yamhill Conservation Trust\, and the new restructuring plan for District owned and managed properties. Speeches will be brief – mostly we’re here to mingle and talk about conservation in Yamhill County past\, present\, and future. Information will be available on current District programs. \nAppetizers and water will be provided. Drinks are available for purchase. Tickets are required and space is limited! \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 the 2027 Winter Newsletter with credit! \nFirst Name *Last Name *Email Address *Phone *Number of Dinner Tickets - $20 Per Guest *Please select an option01234Would you like to make an additional donation to the district?Total Price$#1 Guest First Name *#1 Guest Last Name *#2 Guest First Name *#2 Guest Last Name *#3 Guest First Name *#3 Guest Last Name *#4 Guest First Name#4 Guest Last Name *Credit / Debit Card - Please wait a moment while payment processor loads. *Register\nSorry. This form is no longer available. \nTERMS AND CONDITIONS \nPhotography Contest: \n\nPhotos must be submitted by September 25th\, 2026.\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 Small Bites Social.\nThe winning photo will be featured on the cover of an upcoming newsletter with photographer credit!\nWinner will be decided by popular vote of 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/small-bites-social/
LOCATION:Golden Valley Brewery\, 980 NE 4th St\, McMinnville\, OR\, 97128-5485\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:Harvest Exchange & Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:The District has quite a plan for October 3rd 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!\n\nHarvest Exchange \n\nThis year\, we are teaming up with Edible Landscapes of Yamhill County and their annual Fall Harvest Exchange! If you have extra fruits or veggies\, bring them to trade or donate.\nEdible Landscapes is also bringing their ever-popular apple cider press! Enjoy some non-alcoholic cider while you peruse the veggies and native plants.\nSwap your preserved foods\, too! Jams\, jellies\, canned salsa\, pickled veggies… Whatever you have too much of\, bring by for a trade. Note that we have not inspected any kitchens\, swap at your own risk.\nPick up a pumpkin! Early October is plenty of time to carve and enjoy your pumpkin before Halloween. Pumpkins are priced by size\, and all proceeds go to support Edible Landscapes and their mission of improving food security in Yamhill County\, one garden at a time.\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.\n\nCommunity Partners \n\nOutdoor Education Adventures\nFriends of the Library\nYamhill County Master Gardeners\n…and more!
URL:https://yamhillswcd.org/event/harvest-exchange-plant-sale/
LOCATION:Miller Woods\, 15580 Orchard View Rd\, McMinnville\, Oregon\, 97128
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:Conservation Book Club
DESCRIPTION:The District book club is back! There are a couple of changes this year. We will be meeting at Miller Woods\, in the conference room if the weather is bad or out on the porch if the weather is nice (we could even walk and talk if we want!). \nThis book club will run from October through March. Check out the full list of upcoming books! \nThe first meeting of this season will be on October 18th at 2pm in Miller Woods conference room. The book of the month is Is A River Alive? by Robert Macfarlane. The local library system has a few copies\, and always check local bookshops if you’d like to purchase a copy! \nWe encourage all who are interested to attend\, even if you haven’t read the book. If you’d prefer\, you can listen to a podcast with the author\, read a shorter article on a similar topic\, or check out a video from Follow The Water. \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. \nWe are adding a virtual option this year. In person attendance is great\, but if you’d rather join us virtually\, please use this link: https://meet.google.com/gmq-mhhp-ibp
URL:https://yamhillswcd.org/event/book-club-oct26/
LOCATION:Miller Woods Conference Room\, 15580 Orchard View Road\, McMinnville\, Oregon\, 97128
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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