Calendar of Events
January Conservation Film Presentation Tuesday, January 18th 7 pm-9:30 pm Location: 3rd Street Pizza in McMinnville Yamhill SWCD presents “Dirt!”, in our first conservation film and discussion series at 3rd St Pizza in downtown McMinnville. “Dirt!” is a film brings to life the environmental, economic, social and political impact that the soil has. It shares the stories of experts from all over the world who study and are able to harness the beauty and power of a respectful and mutually beneficial relationship with soil. Q/A to follow. Free!!! See you there. |
March Kids day at Miller Woods - Free Tuesday, March 22nd 11am-2pm Location: Miller Woods The kids have off from school, let them spend the day learning about the outdoors! Laura McMasters and special guest, Karen Hoyt (Raptor specialist) will be focusing on Birds and Reptiles. **Important things to bring, good sturdy shoes, lunch and snacks** Contact Irma at 503-472-6403 ext 117 to reserve your spot.
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February Native Plant Sale Thursday, Feb.10th- Saturday Feb12th Location: Yamhill SWCD Parking Lot This fundraiser for Miller Woods always relies heavily on volunteers. We’ll provide lunch, snacks, and knit hats with our logo to all volunteers. Hope to see you there. Contact Irma at 503-472-6403ext 117 For plant sale info: Click Here
Prairie Conservation Public Meeting Wednesday, February 16th at 6 pm Location: McMinnville Community Center Come and hear about the District’s exciting new program which will focus on developing a Habitat Conservation Plan(HCP) for private landowners who have Kincaid’s lupine and/or Fender’s blue butterfly on their property. We will discuss the upcoming survey season when we hope to visit a large number of properties to locate these species. Landowners will gain knowledge as to life cycle requirements of these species as well as be informed on obligations under the federal Endangered Species Act and options for compliance.
Kids Day at Miller Woods - FREE Monday, February 21st from 11am - 2pm Location: Miller Woods The kids have off from school, let them spend some time at Miller Woods learning about the outdoors! Laura McMasters and special guest Mark Leppin will focus on capturing and learning about the life cycles of aquatic insects. **Important things to bring, good sturdy shoes, lunch and snacks** Contact Irma at 503-472-6403 ext 117 to reserve your spot.
Learn and Work at Chegwyn Farms Saturday, February 26th 9am Location: Chegwyn Farm off Grandhaven Street Come learn about habitat restoration underway on the farm. Volunteers needed to help hang bird boxes around the property. Chegwyn Farm is near Grandhaven Elementary School, 3471 NE Grandhaven Drive in McMinnville. Snacks & Beverages included! For more info on Chegwyn Farms: Click Here |
April Horse Management Workshop Saturday, April 16th Time: TBD Location: Fitzgerald Farm Learn about best management practices for horses including manure management and water conservation. More details to come. For Pasture management info: Click Here
Earth Day Event at Miller Woods - Free Saturday, April 23rd 10am Location: Miller Woods Yamhill SWCD will be holding its fourth annual Earth Day celebration. Guided hikes by staff and volunteers. Laura McMasters and special guest and bat expert, Lowell Spring, will be focusing on mammals and tracking. **Important things to bring, good sturdy shoes, lunch and snacks** Contact Irma at 503-472-6403 ext 117 to reserve your spot.
May Woodland Tour – For 5th Graders Wednesday, May 10th – Thursday May 11th 9am Location: Cruickshank Farm We are looking for volunteers for this year’s woodland tour. If you are interested in volunteering. For more info: Click Here
Upland Prairies 101 – A Primer for the Most Endangered Habitat in Yamhill County Friday, May 20th Time TBD This workshop will be an introduction to upland prairie habitat. It will describe what elements make up a prairie, what species it supports, what legal obligations go along with it, why it is threatened and what can be done to preserve this increasingly rare habitat. Tour sites will include examples of intact native prairie as well as prairies which are actively being restored.
June Farmers Market – McMinnville Last Thursday of each month 1:30 to 6 PM. Yamhill SWCD will host a booth related to natural resources at the market. |