East Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District (EMSWCD) has an exciting opportunity for an innovative, resourceful new Executive Director to continue to grow the current culture of trust and accountability while prioritizing the organization’s mission to help people care for land and water.
As the leader of EMSWCD, the Executive Director is responsible for the overall implementation of the strategic plan initiatives and annual goals. Prioritizing open and collaborative leadership with the elected board of directors and staff is key. A focus on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in conservation work, as well as a deep commitment to responding to the impacts of climate change on water, land and people are also key elements of success for this position.
Do you know students pursuing careers as nursery or landscape professionals? The Oregon Nurseries Foundation (ONF) awards scholarships to students preparing for a career in ornamental horticulture and related fields. In all, 20 different awards are sponsored by individuals and Oregon Association of Nurseries chapters as a way to support the next generation of green industry professionals. Over $20,000 is awarded each year in scholarships.
Our Native Plant Sale store is now closed, and plant pick-up day is coming up! If you made an order from our online store, be sure to mark your calendars, plant pick-up day is on February 18th from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. We cannot accommodate early or late plant pick-up. For more important details, please see our Pick-up Day Details page here.
Our 2021-22 fiscal year Annual Report is here! This year we are offering a new self-guided presentation of our Annual Report with an interactive Prezi Story Map. It’s a chance to view 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 where and how we work to meet our mission of helping people care for land and water.
Do you feel that cool, crisp morning air? Before we know it, it will be time to “put the garden to bed.” What better time to start dreaming up new, creative ideas for next year’s garden? Thanks to helpful participant feedback, we have added these three new topics in addition to some long-time favorites to our fall schedule!
Climate Resilience: At Home, In Your Yard, and Beyond
Landscaping for Wildlife
Outdoor Water Conservation
Discover simple gardening practices that will help you create a beautiful landscape that conserves water, reduces pollution and attracts beneficial wildlife to your yard. If you are not able to attend a live webinar, we also have recorded sessions you can watch at any time.
Join us on Sunday, September 11th for our end-of-summer barbecue! All farmers and farm supporters are welcome for an evening of fun, food, drinks, stories and games.
When: Sunday, September 11th from 4:00 to 7:00 PM Socializing and drinks will begin at 4:00 PM, food service at 5:00 PM
Where: Rossi Farms, 3839 NE 122nd Ave, Portland, OR 97230 (map link)
Who: Up to 300 local farmers and farm supporters
What: Free dinner, drinks, music, and cornhole and disc golf competitions
RSVP by August 29th by contactingmultnomahcfb@gmail.com or by calling (206) 595-5078. First 10 RSVPs will receive a free Multnomah County Farm Bureau cap!
This event is hosted by the Clackamas County Farm Bureau, EMSWCD, Mt. Hood Chapter of the Oregon Association of Nurseries, and the Multnomah County Farm Bureau.
Los insectos proveen muchos servicios benéficos en nuestros jardines y nuestras granjas. Aquí en Oregon, tenemos cientos de especies de abejas nativas, junto con numerosas moscas, escarabajos, polillas, y mariposas que polinizan nuestras flores y cosechas. Tenemos también un ejército de insectos benéficos, incluyendo escarabajos, moscas, avispas, chinches de alas de encajes que proveen control de plagas gratuito al atacar las plagas que viven en nuestros jardines y nuestras granjas.
La foto: CASM Environmental
En este taller, aprenderá sobre los diferentes tipos de insectos benéficos en Oregon, y usted descubrirá plantas y prácticas de manejo que proveen alimentos, agua, y refugio para atraer insectos y sostenerlos todo el año.
Acompáñenos a un taller de una hora y después tendrémos tiempo para preguntas y respuestas.
Organizado por Tualatin Soil and Water Conservation District y East Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District. La grabación se publicará en el canal de YouTube de Tualatin SWCD después del taller.