Calendar/Events

Upcoming Events

Sept 29 - Dec 1, 2008	Crop and Soil Science Seminars on Monday afternoons
The public is invited to attend the OSU Department of Crop and Soil Science Fall 2008 Seminars Mondays at 4:00 PM in the Agricultural and Life Sciences Building, room 4000. This series is scheduled from September 29 through December 1, 2008 with no seminar on October 6. Click this link to view the list of speakers and topics. OSU campus map with building directory: http://oregonstate.edu/visitors/tour/CampusMap1page.pdf
October	Sustainability Events Calendar for October
Click here to view the Sustainability Events Calendar for October (PDF file)
November 2, 2008	Raingardens
Presented by - David Sandrock of Sandrock Sustainable Landscapes Please call First Alternative Co-op to register (541)-753-3115. Description - The class will define raingardens, list and explain the many benefits of raingardens, look at several working variations on the theme and walk through the steps to siting, sizing, installing and managing a rain garden. Helpful references will be provided.
Saturday, December 6	4HWS Hybrid Educator Workshop: Energy & Society (PLT) preK-8 curriculum
Be inspired by and instructed on activities to share with youth that investigate energy issues and roles in society. Location TBA
Saturday, February 7	2009 Native Plant Sale order pick-up day
Submit your order NOW!!!
Saturday, March 7	4HWS Hybrid Educator Workshop: Flying WILD (PLT) K-12 curriculum
Learn activities to share with youth that celebrate birds – just in time for spring! Location TBA

Monthly Meetings

The next Benton SWCD Board Meeting takes place the FIRST MONDAY each month , at 7 pm at our conference room. The District meetings are open to the public. Contact us for further information on agenda items. If the first Monday falls on a holiday, contact us for the adjusted meeting date.

The Mary's River Watershed Council Monthly Meetings take place on the 1st Wednesday each month at 7pm, Philomath City Council Chambers, 10th and Applegate. Contact Sandra Coveny, Watershed Council Coordinator at (541) 758-7597 for agenda items and activities.

Alsea Watershed Council Monthly Meetings are the 3rd Thursday each month from 7-9pm. Contact Linda Johnston, Watershed Council Coordinator, via email 5rivers@pioneer.net or call (541) 528-3221 for agenda items and meeting place.

Long Tom Watershed Council Monthly Meetings are the Last Tuesday each month at 6:30pm. Contact Dana Erickson, Watershed Council Coordinator, via email longtom@efn.org or call (541) 683-6578 for agenda items, meeting place, and activities.

The Luckiamute Watershed Council Monthly Meetings are on the second Thursday each month at 7:00pm, 144 S Warren Street, Monmouth. Contact Charles Redon, Watershed Council Coordinator, via email lwc@wou.edu or by phone at (503)838-8804 or (503) 838-4275.

Stay tuned for upcoming workshops and tours...or contact us.