I have a handful of large boxes, broken down, available for pick up in North Portland! Read more
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Dozens of large and small boxes
Several large boxes (furniture size) and dozens of boxes of varying sizes. Located in outer NE Portland. Read more
We are hiring for a Rural Lands Conservation Technician/Specialist
East Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District is seeking a career and conservation minded individual to execute conservation projects related to habitat restoration, invasive plant species control, and to provide guidance related to such projects to a diverse audience. The work includes outreach to landowners, identification and mapping of noxious weed species, as well as performing control work in the Columbia River Gorge and Sandy River watershed.
We at EMSWCD believe we are stronger together, and actively work to build a diverse, connected, and healthy staff and community. We are seeking someone to join our work family who is passionate and motivated to help create the biggest impact that they can concerning the environmental and global issues facing our natural resources.
This position is offered within the Rural Lands program of the organization at either the technician or specialist level with pay commensurate with experience. Applications are due on January 22nd, 2024. Please visit the job description page here to review the position and apply.
EMSWCD’s 2022-23 Annual Report is here!
Our 2022-23 fiscal year Annual Report is here! This year we are again offering a self-guided presentation of our Annual Report with an interactive Prezi Story Map. It’s a great way to see what our talented team has accomplished this year all across our District. Visit this page to learn how to use the story map and to see how we work to meet our mission of helping people care for land and water.
Watch our rain garden installation feature on “This Old House”!
EMSWCD partnered recently with This Old House for a feature demonstrating how to plan the site for a rain garden and install it! Watch below as our Urban Lands Program Supervisor Kathy Shearin meets with landscape contractor Jenn Nawada to help Aaron and Autumn install a rain garden in their front yard. The section on rain gardens is in the first nine minutes of the video.
NRCS grant info sessions for farmers
Join either of two upcoming info sessions to find out if NRCS grants are right for you! There will be an in-person info session at Tastebud Pizza and on online Zoom info session two days later. These sessions will cover both EQIP and CSP grant programs. The EQIP deadline is coming up on November 17th.
- In-person info session – Tuesday, November 7th at 6:30 PM
Guest farmer: David Wills-Ehlers of Zephyr Organics
NRCS Conservationist: Stephanie Payne
Tastebud Pizza
7783 SW Capitol Hwy, Portland
Register here by November 6th - Zoom info session – Thursday, November 9th at 12:00 PM
Guest farmers: Lili Tova of Flying Coyote Farm
& David Wills-Ehlers of Zephyr Organics
NRCS Conservationist: Stephanie Payne
Register here
A collaboration of USDA NRCS, OSU Extension and Pacific Northwest Community Supported Agriculture.
Cardboard always needed!
Part of my business is transitioning folks from grass to a more environmentally friendly landscape! Always looking for cardboard for this process. Read more
Free farm succession workshop on October 26th
Sunset over a field of crops
Have you secured your farm’s future? We can help! Join us for a free farm succession planning workshop and lunch Thursday, October 26th, 2023 at the Multnomah Grange (30639 SE Bluff Road, Gresham, OR 97080). Check-in starts at 9:00 AM and the program runs from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM.
RSVP here! RSVP required by October 18th.
Questions? Contact Andrea Krahmer at (503) 789-2467 or Andrea@oregonagtrust.org
Brought to you by East Multnomah and Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation Districts, Oregon Agricultural Trust, and Oregon Small Business Development Center.