FW: Events to Chase Away the Winter Blues

[Teresa Matteson]

 

 

From: Marys River Watershed Council <marys...@mrwc.org>
Sent: Tuesday, February 4, 2025 3:33 PM
To: Teresa Matteson <tmat...@bentonswcd.org>
Subject: Events to Chase Away the Winter Blues

 

View this email in your browser Inspiring and supporting voluntary stewardship of the Marys River watershed. Ecology Game Night     Ecology Game Night Location:  Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd St, Corvallis, OR 97333 Date: Monday, February 17th from 5:30pm to 7:30 PM Join us for a cozy indoor Ecology Game Night!  Bring a game or learn a new one! Bring a friend or make a friend at this FREE community event! Questions: ni...@mrwc.org This special Game Night is in lieu of our monthly Ecology Tap Talk event. Tap Talks will resume on the third Monday of each month beginning in March. Common Fields generously donates 10% of proceeds from the day to the Marys  River Watershed Council to support our ecological restoration and environmental education work.     Winter Wildlife Field Days     Winter Wildlife Field Days Location: throughout the Willamette Valley Date: many dates throughout March A bilingual and accessible nature adventure hosted by the Fish and Wildlife Service and other organizations throughout the entire month of March and all across the mid-Willamette Valley!  Everything is free with in-person events in your favorite nearby nature spots, including places you won't need a car to get to.  Check the schedule and find an event near you! 2025's theme is "Habitat is Home!" We are looking forward to seeing you this year! See more information here.     Winter Wildlife Field Days at Starker Arts Park Location:  Starker Arts Park Date: Saturday, March 8th, 2:30 pm-5 pm In addition to the Winter Wildlife Field Days crafts and activities for families in Starker Arts Park, MRWC staff and volunteers will be available to lead walks to nearby wetlands to see the important work of our local beaver family.     Volunteer Opportunities     Calling all Volunteers! Are you interested in volunteering for Winter Wildlife Field Days?  Contact ni...@mrwc.com if you are interested in presenting prepared environmental education activities to local youth and families. Bilingual volunteers needed!  Would you like to help plant trees and shrubs this weekend? Greenbelt Land Trust is hosting a riparian planting this Saturday, February 8th, from 10am-2pm. No prior experience is necessary and tools will be provided. Learn more and sign up here: https://greenbeltlandtrust.org/event/shrub-and-tree-planting-in-kings-valley/     Save the Date: Spring Project Tour       Wren Prairie Restoration Project Tour Get excited for our upcoming project tour, which will feature prairie restoration projects near the community of Wren on the weekend of April 26-27. Our work has benefitted native Willamette valley prairie species including the endangered Fender's blue butterfly. More information to come! Photo credit: Jeff Dillon         Support our Work     Copyright © 2025 Marys River Watershed Council, All rights reserved. Your listserv subscription via Peak Internet has been transferred to Mailchimp! Our mailing address is: Marys River Watershed Council PO Box 1041 Corvallis, OR 97339 Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list

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