Calendar/Events

Upcoming Events

Sunday, June 7	Explore Oak Creek! Oak Creek Tour: Forest, Farms, and Football
4 Stops; Rotations start at 10:00, 10:30 or 11:15 am followed by a Water Fair at Reser Stadium (noon-3 pm). This is the 2nd annual Urban Creek Tour. Last year, over 70 people attended the tour featuring Dixon Creek. This year, participants will visit selected sites along Oak Creek from near headwaters in the McDonald Forest to mouth at Marys River. Bicycles and carpool strongly recommended. New this year - a "Water Festival" will provide interactive activities to raise awareness about the impact of humans on urban creeks. Come explore the ancient stream known as Oak Creek. See how land use practices from forest roads & grazing sheep to dams & the football stadium impact the creek as it flows through Corvallis. Meet community members involved in stewardship efforts and find out how you can make a difference in this urban watershed. RSVP REQUIRED RSVP to Taylor by phone: 753-7208; or e-mail: tbortz@bentonswcd.org Would you like to join the bike group (10:30 start)? Carpool? Or will you use your own transportation? Many thanks to our sponsors: City of Corvallis Public Works, Oregon State University, Willamette Watershed Productions. Coordinated by Benton Soil & Water Conservation District. THIS EVENT IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Sunday, June 7	Water Fair
Fun hands-on activities for all ages Food & Music Investigate water bugs of Oak Creek Observe a large scale Irrigation Demo Rain Barrels & much more! This Event is Free and Open to the Public

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.