BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Yamhill Soil & Water Conservation District - ECPv6.15.20//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:20240101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260114T073000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260114T093000 DTSTAMP:20260522T052950 CREATED:20251211T203807Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T203807Z UID:15103-1768375800-1768383000@yamhillswcd.org SUMMARY:District Board Meeting DESCRIPTION:See Board Meeting Agendas & Minutes\nLocation and Access \nBoard meetings take place in the conference room at the Yamhill County Public Works Office. \n2060 NE Lafayette Ave.\nMcMinnville\, OR 97128 \nThe meeting will be held in-person at Public Works OR via Zoom. \nRemote Participation \nThe district is providing an option for people to listen and participate by conference call. This option complies with Oregon Public Meeting and Records Law requirements\, by allowing the public to hear the discussion and deliberation of district business. \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 \nMeeting Facilitation \nThe board chair will be facilitating the meeting. The chair will instruct those talking on the phone to identify themselves and follow the district’s normal meeting rules and procedures. \nFor board members or others involved in agenda items\, please present information or motions clearly so district staff can accurately record the appropriate information for the minutes. \nScope of Agenda\nThe board will limit the agenda to essential business items that are needed for operations and to fulfill requirements. The agenda will be focused primarily on topics that need board action. Updates and discussion on projects or district activities that do not require board action will be postponed to a future meeting. \nConservation Partners Reports/Updates\nThe district typically provides an opportunity for conservation partner updates. To save time and limit the need for verbal updates\, the district suggests conservation partners submit written reports to the district. If conservation partners need time for a short verbal update\, the chair requests brevity. Written reports may be emailed to allison@yamhillswcd.org \nPublic Comment\nAs with all board meetings\, there will be opportunity for public comment. Public comment is typically limited to five minutes\, unless the chair provides an extension of time. As a reminder\, public comment may be submitted in writing. This option allows members of the public to provide comments to the extent desired\, without a five-minute limitation. \nSummary\nThank you for considering the use of the conference call for the upcoming District Board Meeting to help the district ensure public safety. If you have questions about the meeting and use of the conference call option\, please contact Allison at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting at 503-472-6403. URL:https://yamhillswcd.org/event/district-board-meeting-37/ LOCATION:Yamhill County Public Works\, 2060 NE Lafayette Avenue\, McMinnville\, OR\, 97128\, United States CATEGORIES:Board Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://yamhillswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/business-calculator-meeting.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251216T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251216T190000 DTSTAMP:20260522T052950 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=UTC:20251210T073000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251210T093000 DTSTAMP:20260522T052950 CREATED:20251113T224440Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T224440Z UID:15040-1765351800-1765359000@yamhillswcd.org SUMMARY:District Board Meeting DESCRIPTION:See Board Meeting Agendas & Minutes\nLocation and Access \nNew location in 2025! Board meetings will now take place in the conference room at the Yamhill County Public Works Office. \n2060 NE Lafayette Ave.\nMcMinnville\, OR 97128 \nThe meeting will be held in-person at Public Works OR via Zoom. \nRemote Participation \nThe district is providing an option for people to listen and participate by conference call. This option complies with Oregon Public Meeting and Records Law requirements\, by allowing the public to hear the discussion and deliberation of district business. \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 \nMeeting Facilitation \nThe board chair will be facilitating the meeting. The chair will instruct those talking on the phone to identify themselves and follow the district’s normal meeting rules and procedures. \nFor board members or others involved in agenda items\, please present information or motions clearly so district staff can accurately record the appropriate information for the minutes. \nScope of Agenda\nThe board will limit the agenda to essential business items that are needed for operations and to fulfill requirements. The agenda will be focused primarily on topics that need board action. Updates and discussion on projects or district activities that do not require board action will be postponed to a future meeting. \nConservation Partners Reports/Updates\nThe district typically provides an opportunity for conservation partner updates. To save time and limit the need for verbal updates\, the district suggests conservation partners submit written reports to the district. If conservation partners need time for a short verbal update\, the chair requests brevity. Written reports may be emailed to allison@yamhillswcd.org \nPublic Comment\nAs with all board meetings\, there will be opportunity for public comment. Public comment is typically limited to five minutes\, unless the chair provides an extension of time. As a reminder\, public comment may be submitted in writing. This option allows members of the public to provide comments to the extent desired\, without a five-minute limitation. \nSummary\nThank you for considering the use of the conference call for the upcoming District Board Meeting to help the district ensure public safety. If you have questions about the meeting and use of the conference call option\, please contact Allison at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting at 503-472-6403. URL:https://yamhillswcd.org/event/district-board-meeting-36/ LOCATION:Yamhill County Public Works\, 2060 NE Lafayette Avenue\, McMinnville\, OR\, 97128\, United States CATEGORIES:Board Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://yamhillswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/business-calculator-meeting.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251118T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251118T190000 DTSTAMP:20260522T052950 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=UTC:20251112T073000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251112T093000 DTSTAMP:20260522T052950 CREATED:20251027T210706Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T210706Z UID:15013-1762932600-1762939800@yamhillswcd.org SUMMARY:District Board Meeting DESCRIPTION:See Board Meeting Agendas & Minutes\nLocation and Access \nNew location in 2025! Board meetings will now take place in the conference room at the Yamhill County Public Works Office. \n2060 NE Lafayette Ave.\nMcMinnville\, OR 97128 \nThe meeting will be held in-person at Public Works OR via Zoom. \nRemote Participation \nThe district is providing an option for people to listen and participate by conference call. This option complies with Oregon Public Meeting and Records Law requirements\, by allowing the public to hear the discussion and deliberation of district business. \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 \nMeeting Facilitation \nThe board chair will be facilitating the meeting. The chair will instruct those talking on the phone to identify themselves and follow the district’s normal meeting rules and procedures. \nFor board members or others involved in agenda items\, please present information or motions clearly so district staff can accurately record the appropriate information for the minutes. \nScope of Agenda\nThe board will limit the agenda to essential business items that are needed for operations and to fulfill requirements. The agenda will be focused primarily on topics that need board action. Updates and discussion on projects or district activities that do not require board action will be postponed to a future meeting. \nConservation Partners Reports/Updates\nThe district typically provides an opportunity for conservation partner updates. To save time and limit the need for verbal updates\, the district suggests conservation partners submit written reports to the district. If conservation partners need time for a short verbal update\, the chair requests brevity. Written reports may be emailed to allison@yamhillswcd.org \nPublic Comment\nAs with all board meetings\, there will be opportunity for public comment. Public comment is typically limited to five minutes\, unless the chair provides an extension of time. As a reminder\, public comment may be submitted in writing. This option allows members of the public to provide comments to the extent desired\, without a five-minute limitation. \nSummary\nThank you for considering the use of the conference call for the upcoming District Board Meeting to help the district ensure public safety. If you have questions about the meeting and use of the conference call option\, please contact Allison at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting at 503-472-6403. URL:https://yamhillswcd.org/event/district-board-meeting-35/ LOCATION:Yamhill County Public Works\, 2060 NE Lafayette Avenue\, McMinnville\, OR\, 97128\, United States CATEGORIES:Board Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://yamhillswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/business-calculator-meeting.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251030T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251030T160000 DTSTAMP:20260522T052950 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:20251029T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251029T193000 DTSTAMP:20260522T052950 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nWe 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:20251021T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251021T190000 DTSTAMP:20260522T052950 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:20251018T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251018T130000 DTSTAMP:20260522T052950 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=UTC:20251008T073000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251008T093000 DTSTAMP:20260522T052950 CREATED:20250904T160301Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T160301Z UID:14917-1759908600-1759915800@yamhillswcd.org SUMMARY:District Board Meeting DESCRIPTION:See Board Meeting Agendas & Minutes\nLocation and Access \nNew location in 2025! Board meetings will now take place in the conference room at the Yamhill County Public Works Office. \n2060 NE Lafayette Ave.\nMcMinnville\, OR 97128 \nThe meeting will be held in-person at Public Works OR via Zoom. \nRemote Participation \nThe district is providing an option for people to listen and participate by conference call. This option complies with Oregon Public Meeting and Records Law requirements\, by allowing the public to hear the discussion and deliberation of district business. \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 \nMeeting Facilitation \nThe board chair will be facilitating the meeting. The chair will instruct those talking on the phone to identify themselves and follow the district’s normal meeting rules and procedures. \nFor board members or others involved in agenda items\, please present information or motions clearly so district staff can accurately record the appropriate information for the minutes. \nScope of Agenda\nThe board will limit the agenda to essential business items that are needed for operations and to fulfill requirements. The agenda will be focused primarily on topics that need board action. Updates and discussion on projects or district activities that do not require board action will be postponed to a future meeting. \nConservation Partners Reports/Updates\nThe district typically provides an opportunity for conservation partner updates. To save time and limit the need for verbal updates\, the district suggests conservation partners submit written reports to the district. If conservation partners need time for a short verbal update\, the chair requests brevity. Written reports may be emailed to allison@yamhillswcd.org \nPublic Comment\nAs with all board meetings\, there will be opportunity for public comment. Public comment is typically limited to five minutes\, unless the chair provides an extension of time. As a reminder\, public comment may be submitted in writing. This option allows members of the public to provide comments to the extent desired\, without a five-minute limitation. \nSummary\nThank you for considering the use of the conference call for the upcoming District Board Meeting to help the district ensure public safety. If you have questions about the meeting and use of the conference call option\, please contact Allison at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting at 503-472-6403. URL:https://yamhillswcd.org/event/district-board-meeting-34/ LOCATION:Yamhill County Public Works\, 2060 NE Lafayette Avenue\, McMinnville\, OR\, 97128\, United States CATEGORIES:Board Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://yamhillswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/business-calculator-meeting.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250925T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250925T200000 DTSTAMP:20260522T052950 CREATED:20250915T162342Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T162342Z UID:14942-1758823200-1758830400@yamhillswcd.org SUMMARY:Newberg Volunteer Opportunity DESCRIPTION:Yamhill SWCD is partnering with Portland Community College – Newberg Center and Edible Landscapes of Yamhill County for a work party event! We will be helping harvest any fruits and veggies that are left — which participants can take home or donate — as well as prepare the garden for the winter. We will provide light refreshments. This is an outdoor event\, so come dressed for the weather! We will have garden gloves and some tools available\, but you are welcome to bring your own as well. URL:https://yamhillswcd.org/event/newberg-volunteer-opportunity/ LOCATION:PCC Learning Garden\, 135 Werth Blvd\, Newberg\, OR\, 97132\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Yamhill Soil and Water Conservation District":MAILTO:info@yamhillswcd.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250910T073000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250910T093000 DTSTAMP:20260522T052950 CREATED:20250814T160059Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T160109Z UID:14742-1757489400-1757496600@yamhillswcd.org SUMMARY:District Board Meeting DESCRIPTION:See Board Meeting Agendas & Minutes\nLocation and Access \nNew location in 2025! Board meetings will now take place in the conference room at the Yamhill County Public Works Office. \n2060 NE Lafayette Ave.\nMcMinnville\, OR 97128 \nThe meeting will be held in-person at Public Works OR via Zoom. \nRemote Participation \nThe district is providing an option for people to listen and participate by conference call. This option complies with Oregon Public Meeting and Records Law requirements\, by allowing the public to hear the discussion and deliberation of district business. \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 \nMeeting Facilitation \nThe board chair will be facilitating the meeting. The chair will instruct those talking on the phone to identify themselves and follow the district’s normal meeting rules and procedures. \nFor board members or others involved in agenda items\, please present information or motions clearly so district staff can accurately record the appropriate information for the minutes. \nScope of Agenda\nThe board will limit the agenda to essential business items that are needed for operations and to fulfill requirements. The agenda will be focused primarily on topics that need board action. Updates and discussion on projects or district activities that do not require board action will be postponed to a future meeting. \nConservation Partners Reports/Updates\nThe district typically provides an opportunity for conservation partner updates. To save time and limit the need for verbal updates\, the district suggests conservation partners submit written reports to the district. If conservation partners need time for a short verbal update\, the chair requests brevity. Written reports may be emailed to allison@yamhillswcd.org \nPublic Comment\nAs with all board meetings\, there will be opportunity for public comment. Public comment is typically limited to five minutes\, unless the chair provides an extension of time. As a reminder\, public comment may be submitted in writing. This option allows members of the public to provide comments to the extent desired\, without a five-minute limitation. \nSummary\nThank you for considering the use of the conference call for the upcoming District Board Meeting to help the district ensure public safety. If you have questions about the meeting and use of the conference call option\, please contact Allison at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting at 503-472-6403. URL:https://yamhillswcd.org/event/district-board-meeting-33/ LOCATION:Yamhill County Public Works\, 2060 NE Lafayette Avenue\, McMinnville\, OR\, 97128\, United States CATEGORIES:Board Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://yamhillswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/business-calculator-meeting.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250826T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250826T120000 DTSTAMP:20260522T052950 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=UTC:20250813T073000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250813T093000 DTSTAMP:20260522T052950 CREATED:20250710T151618Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T151618Z UID:14699-1755070200-1755077400@yamhillswcd.org SUMMARY:District Board Meeting DESCRIPTION:See Board Meeting Agendas & Minutes\nLocation and Access \nNew location in 2025! Board meetings will now take place in the conference room at the Yamhill County Public Works Office. \n2060 NE Lafayette Ave.\nMcMinnville\, OR 97128 \nThe meeting will be held in-person at Public Works OR via Zoom. \nRemote Participation \nThe district is providing an option for people to listen and participate by conference call. This option complies with Oregon Public Meeting and Records Law requirements\, by allowing the public to hear the discussion and deliberation of district business. \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 \nMeeting Facilitation \nThe board chair will be facilitating the meeting. The chair will instruct those talking on the phone to identify themselves and follow the district’s normal meeting rules and procedures. \nFor board members or others involved in agenda items\, please present information or motions clearly so district staff can accurately record the appropriate information for the minutes. \nScope of Agenda\nThe board will limit the agenda to essential business items that are needed for operations and to fulfill requirements. The agenda will be focused primarily on topics that need board action. Updates and discussion on projects or district activities that do not require board action will be postponed to a future meeting. \nConservation Partners Reports/Updates\nThe district typically provides an opportunity for conservation partner updates. To save time and limit the need for verbal updates\, the district suggests conservation partners submit written reports to the district. If conservation partners need time for a short verbal update\, the chair requests brevity. Written reports may be emailed to allison@yamhillswcd.org \nPublic Comment\nAs with all board meetings\, there will be opportunity for public comment. Public comment is typically limited to five minutes\, unless the chair provides an extension of time. As a reminder\, public comment may be submitted in writing. This option allows members of the public to provide comments to the extent desired\, without a five-minute limitation. \nSummary\nThank you for considering the use of the conference call for the upcoming District Board Meeting to help the district ensure public safety. If you have questions about the meeting and use of the conference call option\, please contact Allison at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting at 503-472-6403. URL:https://yamhillswcd.org/event/district-board-meeting-32/ LOCATION:Yamhill County Public Works\, 2060 NE Lafayette Avenue\, McMinnville\, OR\, 97128\, United States CATEGORIES:Board Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://yamhillswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/business-calculator-meeting.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250812T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250812T223000 DTSTAMP:20260522T052950 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:20250809T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250809T153000 DTSTAMP:20260522T052950 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:20250728T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250728T190000 DTSTAMP:20260522T052950 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:20250716T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250716T120000 DTSTAMP:20260522T052950 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=UTC:20250709T073000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250709T093000 DTSTAMP:20260522T052950 CREATED:20250611T172738Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T172738Z UID:14646-1752046200-1752053400@yamhillswcd.org SUMMARY:District Board Meeting DESCRIPTION:See Board Meeting Agendas & Minutes\nLocation and Access \nNew location in 2025! Board meetings will now take place in the conference room at the Yamhill County Public Works Office. \n2060 NE Lafayette Ave.\nMcMinnville\, OR 97128 \nThe meeting will be held in-person at Public Works OR via Zoom. \nRemote Participation \nThe district is providing an option for people to listen and participate by conference call. This option complies with Oregon Public Meeting and Records Law requirements\, by allowing the public to hear the discussion and deliberation of district business. \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 \nMeeting Facilitation \nThe board chair will be facilitating the meeting. The chair will instruct those talking on the phone to identify themselves and follow the district’s normal meeting rules and procedures. \nFor board members or others involved in agenda items\, please present information or motions clearly so district staff can accurately record the appropriate information for the minutes. \nScope of Agenda\nThe board will limit the agenda to essential business items that are needed for operations and to fulfill requirements. The agenda will be focused primarily on topics that need board action. Updates and discussion on projects or district activities that do not require board action will be postponed to a future meeting. \nConservation Partners Reports/Updates\nThe district typically provides an opportunity for conservation partner updates. To save time and limit the need for verbal updates\, the district suggests conservation partners submit written reports to the district. If conservation partners need time for a short verbal update\, the chair requests brevity. Written reports may be emailed to allison@yamhillswcd.org \nPublic Comment\nAs with all board meetings\, there will be opportunity for public comment. Public comment is typically limited to five minutes\, unless the chair provides an extension of time. As a reminder\, public comment may be submitted in writing. This option allows members of the public to provide comments to the extent desired\, without a five-minute limitation. \nSummary\nThank you for considering the use of the conference call for the upcoming District Board Meeting to help the district ensure public safety. If you have questions about the meeting and use of the conference call option\, please contact Allison at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting at 503-472-6403. URL:https://yamhillswcd.org/event/district-board-meeting-31/ LOCATION:Yamhill County Public Works\, 2060 NE Lafayette Avenue\, McMinnville\, OR\, 97128\, United States CATEGORIES:Board Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://yamhillswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/business-calculator-meeting.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250611T073000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250611T093000 DTSTAMP:20260522T052950 CREATED:20250602T161341Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T161341Z UID:14608-1749627000-1749634200@yamhillswcd.org SUMMARY:District Board Meeting & Budget Hearing DESCRIPTION:See Board Meeting Agendas & Minutes\nLocation and Access \nNew location in 2025! Board meetings will now take place in the conference room at the Yamhill County Public Works Office. \n2060 NE Lafayette Ave.\nMcMinnville\, OR 97128 \nThe meeting will be held in-person at Public Works OR via Zoom. \nRemote Participation \nThe district is providing an option for people to listen and participate by conference call. This option complies with Oregon Public Meeting and Records Law requirements\, by allowing the public to hear the discussion and deliberation of district business. \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 \nMeeting Facilitation \nThe board chair will be facilitating the meeting. The chair will instruct those talking on the phone to identify themselves and follow the district’s normal meeting rules and procedures. \nFor board members or others involved in agenda items\, please present information or motions clearly so district staff can accurately record the appropriate information for the minutes. \nScope of Agenda\nThe board will limit the agenda to essential business items that are needed for operations and to fulfill requirements. The agenda will be focused primarily on topics that need board action. Updates and discussion on projects or district activities that do not require board action will be postponed to a future meeting. \nConservation Partners Reports/Updates\nThe district typically provides an opportunity for conservation partner updates. To save time and limit the need for verbal updates\, the district suggests conservation partners submit written reports to the district. If conservation partners need time for a short verbal update\, the chair requests brevity. Written reports may be emailed to allison@yamhillswcd.org \nPublic Comment\nAs with all board meetings\, there will be opportunity for public comment. Public comment is typically limited to five minutes\, unless the chair provides an extension of time. As a reminder\, public comment may be submitted in writing. This option allows members of the public to provide comments to the extent desired\, without a five-minute limitation. \nSummary\nThank you for considering the use of the conference call for the upcoming District Board Meeting to help the district ensure public safety. If you have questions about the meeting and use of the conference call option\, please contact Allison at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting at 503-472-6403. URL:https://yamhillswcd.org/event/district-board-meeting-budget-hearing/ LOCATION:Yamhill County Public Works\, 2060 NE Lafayette Avenue\, McMinnville\, OR\, 97128\, United States CATEGORIES:Board Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://yamhillswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/business-calculator-meeting.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250521T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250521T190000 DTSTAMP:20260522T052950 CREATED:20250501T200820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T200820Z UID:14173-1747850400-1747854000@yamhillswcd.org SUMMARY:Budget Committee Meeting DESCRIPTION:See All Board Meeting Agendas & Minutes\nSpecial Board Meeting \nA Meeting of the Yamhill Soil and Water Conservation District Budget Committee will be held on Wednesday\, May 21st\, 2025\, at 6pm and will be at the Miller Woods Conference Room at 15580 NW Orchard View Rd\, McMinnville\, OR 97128. The meeting can also be attended by phone or virtually via zoom. The primary purpose for this meeting is to receive the budget message and to receive public comment on the budget. \nRemote Participation \nThe district is providing an option for people to listen and participate by conference call. This option complies with Oregon Public Meeting and Records Law requirements\, by allowing the public to hear the discussion and deliberation of district business. \nJoin Remotely \nCall in: 1-253-215-8782\nZoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/96475832966\n\nMeeting ID: 964 7583 2966\n\n\nMeeting Facilitation \nThe board chair will be facilitating the meeting. The chair will instruct those talking on the phone to identify themselves and follow the district’s normal meeting rules and procedures. \nFor board members or others involved in agenda items\, please present information or motions clearly so district staff can accurately record the appropriate information for the minutes. \nScope of Agenda\nThe board will limit the agenda to essential business items that are needed for operations and to fulfill requirements. The agenda will be focused primarily on topics that need board action. Updates and discussion on projects or district activities that do not require board action will be postponed to a future meeting. \nConservation Partners Reports/Updates\nThe district typically provides an opportunity for conservation partner updates. To save time and limit the need for verbal updates\, the district suggests conservation partners submit written reports to the district. If conservation partners need time for a short verbal update\, the chair requests brevity. Written reports may be emailed to allison@yamhillswcd.org \nPublic Comment\nAs with all board meetings\, there will be opportunity for public comment. Public comment is typically limited to five minutes\, unless the chair provides an extension of time. As a reminder\, public comment may be submitted in writing. This option allows members of the public to provide comments to the extent desired\, without a five-minute limitation. \nSummary\nThank you for considering the use of the conference call for the upcoming District Board Meeting to help the district ensure public safety. If you have questions about the meeting and use of the conference call option\, please contact Allison at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting at 503-472-6403. URL:https://yamhillswcd.org/event/budget-committee-meeting-2/ LOCATION:Miller Woods Conference Room\, 15580 Orchard View Road\, McMinnville\, Oregon\, 97128 CATEGORIES:Board Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://yamhillswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/business-calculator-meeting.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Yamhill Soil and Water Conservation District":MAILTO:info@yamhillswcd.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250514T073000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250514T093000 DTSTAMP:20260522T052950 CREATED:20250501T201753Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T201753Z UID:14176-1747207800-1747215000@yamhillswcd.org SUMMARY:District Board Meeting DESCRIPTION:See Board Meeting Agendas & Minutes\nLocation and Access \nNew location in 2025! Board meetings will now take place in the conference room at the Yamhill County Public Works Office. \n2060 NE Lafayette Ave.\nMcMinnville\, OR 97128 \nThe meeting will be held in-person at Public Works OR via Zoom. \nRemote Participation \nThe district is providing an option for people to listen and participate by conference call. This option complies with Oregon Public Meeting and Records Law requirements\, by allowing the public to hear the discussion and deliberation of district business. \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 \nMeeting Facilitation \nThe board chair will be facilitating the meeting. The chair will instruct those talking on the phone to identify themselves and follow the district’s normal meeting rules and procedures. \nFor board members or others involved in agenda items\, please present information or motions clearly so district staff can accurately record the appropriate information for the minutes. \nScope of Agenda\nThe board will limit the agenda to essential business items that are needed for operations and to fulfill requirements. The agenda will be focused primarily on topics that need board action. Updates and discussion on projects or district activities that do not require board action will be postponed to a future meeting. \nConservation Partners Reports/Updates\nThe district typically provides an opportunity for conservation partner updates. To save time and limit the need for verbal updates\, the district suggests conservation partners submit written reports to the district. If conservation partners need time for a short verbal update\, the chair requests brevity. Written reports may be emailed to allison@yamhillswcd.org \nPublic Comment\nAs with all board meetings\, there will be opportunity for public comment. Public comment is typically limited to five minutes\, unless the chair provides an extension of time. As a reminder\, public comment may be submitted in writing. This option allows members of the public to provide comments to the extent desired\, without a five-minute limitation. \nSummary\nThank you for considering the use of the conference call for the upcoming District Board Meeting to help the district ensure public safety. If you have questions about the meeting and use of the conference call option\, please contact Allison at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting at 503-472-6403. URL:https://yamhillswcd.org/event/district-board-meeting-30/ LOCATION:Yamhill County Public Works\, 2060 NE Lafayette Avenue\, McMinnville\, OR\, 97128\, United States CATEGORIES:Board Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://yamhillswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/business-calculator-meeting.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250419T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250419T140000 DTSTAMP:20260522T052950 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=UTC:20250416T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250416T120000 DTSTAMP:20260522T052950 CREATED:20250414T153126Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T153126Z UID:14137-1744794000-1744804800@yamhillswcd.org SUMMARY:Special Board Meeting DESCRIPTION:Meeting Agenda\nSee All Board Meeting Agendas & Minutes\nSpecial Board Meeting \nA Special Meeting of the Yamhill Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Directors will be held on Wednesday\, April 16th\, 2025\, at 9am and will be at the Miller Woods Conference Room at 15580 NW Orchard View Rd\, McMinnville\, OR 97128. The meeting can also be attended by phone or virtually via zoom. The primary purpose for this meeting is to \nRemote Participation \nThe district is providing an option for people to listen and participate by conference call. This option complies with Oregon Public Meeting and Records Law requirements\, by allowing the public to hear the discussion and deliberation of district business. \nJoin Remotely \nCall in: 1-253-215-8782\nZoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/96475832966\n\nMeeting ID: 964 7583 2966\n\n\nMeeting Facilitation \nThe board chair will be facilitating the meeting. The chair will instruct those talking on the phone to identify themselves and follow the district’s normal meeting rules and procedures. \nFor board members or others involved in agenda items\, please present information or motions clearly so district staff can accurately record the appropriate information for the minutes. \nScope of Agenda\nThe board will limit the agenda to essential business items that are needed for operations and to fulfill requirements. The agenda will be focused primarily on topics that need board action. Updates and discussion on projects or district activities that do not require board action will be postponed to a future meeting. \nConservation Partners Reports/Updates\nThe district typically provides an opportunity for conservation partner updates. To save time and limit the need for verbal updates\, the district suggests conservation partners submit written reports to the district. If conservation partners need time for a short verbal update\, the chair requests brevity. Written reports may be emailed to allison@yamhillswcd.org \nPublic Comment\nAs with all board meetings\, there will be opportunity for public comment. Public comment is typically limited to five minutes\, unless the chair provides an extension of time. As a reminder\, public comment may be submitted in writing. This option allows members of the public to provide comments to the extent desired\, without a five-minute limitation. \nSummary\nThank you for considering the use of the conference call for the upcoming District Board Meeting to help the district ensure public safety. If you have questions about the meeting and use of the conference call option\, please contact Allison at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting at 503-472-6403. URL:https://yamhillswcd.org/event/special-board-meeting/ LOCATION:Miller Woods Conference Room\, 15580 Orchard View Road\, McMinnville\, Oregon\, 97128 CATEGORIES:Board Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://yamhillswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/business-calculator-meeting.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:20260522T052950 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:20250411T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250411T160000 DTSTAMP:20260522T052950 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=UTC:20250409T073000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250409T093000 DTSTAMP:20260522T052950 CREATED:20250313T172313Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T172313Z UID:14100-1744183800-1744191000@yamhillswcd.org SUMMARY:District Board Meeting DESCRIPTION:See Board Meeting Agendas & Minutes\nLocation and Access \nNew location in 2025! Board meetings will now take place in the conference room at the Yamhill County Public Works Office. \n2060 NE Lafayette Ave.\nMcMinnville\, OR 97128 \nThe meeting will be held in-person at Public Works OR via Zoom. \nRemote Participation \nThe district is providing an option for people to listen and participate by conference call. This option complies with Oregon Public Meeting and Records Law requirements\, by allowing the public to hear the discussion and deliberation of district business. \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 \nMeeting Facilitation \nThe board chair will be facilitating the meeting. The chair will instruct those talking on the phone to identify themselves and follow the district’s normal meeting rules and procedures. \nFor board members or others involved in agenda items\, please present information or motions clearly so district staff can accurately record the appropriate information for the minutes. \nScope of Agenda\nThe board will limit the agenda to essential business items that are needed for operations and to fulfill requirements. The agenda will be focused primarily on topics that need board action. Updates and discussion on projects or district activities that do not require board action will be postponed to a future meeting. \nConservation Partners Reports/Updates\nThe district typically provides an opportunity for conservation partner updates. To save time and limit the need for verbal updates\, the district suggests conservation partners submit written reports to the district. If conservation partners need time for a short verbal update\, the chair requests brevity. Written reports may be emailed to allison@yamhillswcd.org \nPublic Comment\nAs with all board meetings\, there will be opportunity for public comment. Public comment is typically limited to five minutes\, unless the chair provides an extension of time. As a reminder\, public comment may be submitted in writing. This option allows members of the public to provide comments to the extent desired\, without a five-minute limitation. \nSummary\nThank you for considering the use of the conference call for the upcoming District Board Meeting to help the district ensure public safety. If you have questions about the meeting and use of the conference call option\, please contact Allison at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting at 503-472-6403. URL:https://yamhillswcd.org/event/district-board-meeting-29/ LOCATION:Yamhill County Public Works\, 2060 NE Lafayette Avenue\, McMinnville\, OR\, 97128\, United States CATEGORIES:Board Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://yamhillswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/business-calculator-meeting.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250321T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250321T140000 DTSTAMP:20260522T052950 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:20250318T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250318T190000 DTSTAMP:20260522T052950 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:20250315T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250315T140000 DTSTAMP:20260522T052950 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 END:VCALENDAR