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SUMMARY:Compost Workshop & Soil pH Testing
DESCRIPTION:Free\, hands-on compost workshop at the Florence Food Share Garden on Saturday\, May 2\, from 10 a.m. – noon. This session will cover the basics of how composting works\, which materials to use\, and the different methods and types of compost systems.  \nThis work shop will also offer soil pH testing for a $2 fee. Bring 1 cup of dry soil for each sample (limit of 3 samples\, please).
URL:https://www.rivercal.org/event/compost-workshop-soil-ph-testing/
LOCATION:Florence Food Share\, 2190 Spruce Street\, Florence\, 97439
CATEGORIES:Education/Classes
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ORGANIZER;CN="OSU Extension Service - Lane County":MAILTO:lane.extension@oregonstate.edu
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SUMMARY:The City of Florence EMAC Speaker Spotlight Series
DESCRIPTION:Come and learn about how you can help save the insects with David Kollen from the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation!\n“Insect Apocalypse: “Insect Apocalypse?: What is really happening\, why it matters\, and how you can be part of the solution” summary: \nIntroduction to the Xerces Society\nThe Importance of Invertebrates\nThe Evidence of Invertebrate Decline\nThreats to Invertebrates\nNature-based Climate Solutions \n“Insect Apocalypse” starts with an overview of invertebrates including their diversity and biomass\, and goes on to describe how this enables their tremendous contribution to our food webs. Other ecosystem services such as decomposition and pollination are also covered. The talk then goes on to look at various studies and data trends that provide evidence of invertebrate declines.\nWith invertebrate declines setting the stage\, the topic progresses to the many threats thought to underpin these declines. Finally\, we will look at nature-based climate solutions. These are solutions that support invertebrate biodiversity and at the same time serve to mitigate some of the harmful impacts of climate change. \nDave Kollen is a Xerces Society Ambassador and in that role is involved in educational and outreach work. In addition\, he is an OSU Extension certified Master Melittoligist\, Bee Steward\, and Oregon Naturalist. His involvement in community science includes the Pacific Northwest Bumble Bee Atlas\, the California Bumble Bee Atlas\, and the Oregon Bee Atlas. Dave also writes pollinator-focused articles for the Oregon State Federation of Garden Clubs newsletter\, Mahonia.
URL:https://www.rivercal.org/event/the-city-of-florence-emac-speaker-spotlight-series-2/
LOCATION:Lane Community College Florence Center\, 3149 Oak Street\, Florence\, OR\, 97439\, United States
CATEGORIES:-- City of Florence,Education/Classes,Government
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SUMMARY:Scotch Broom Removal at Exploding Whale Memorial Park - Saturday\, May 30
DESCRIPTION:Join the Oregon Dunes Restoration Collaborative at the Exploding Whale Memorial Park on Rhododendron Dr. in Florence\, OR to remove invasive Scotch broom on Saturday\, May 30 from 10 AM to Noon. We will removing small Scotch broom in a meadow and larger plants on a slope going down to the Siuslaw River. Bring closed-toe shoes\, work gloves\, water\, and snacks. Please bring shovels or hoes\, hand saws\, or loppers if you have them. If you don’t\, ODRC will have tools you can borrow. \nDue to limited parking at the city park\, please park along Hemlock St. and walk to the park (approximately 1000 feet). \nDirections: \nFrom the intersection of Hwy. 101 and Hwy. 126 in Florence\, OR\, go south on Hwy. 101 0.3 miles\, turn right on Rhododendron Dr. and go 0.3 miles\, turn left on Hemlock St. and park along the street. Go back to Rhododendron Dr. and walk west 0.2 miles to the park. \nThe Oregon Dunes Restoration Collaborative’s mission is to collaboratively support\, guide and promote Oregon dunes restoration and the preservation of the open sand\, unique habitats\, and dunes processes that benefit the plants\, animals and people who live and play in this special place.
URL:https://www.rivercal.org/event/scotch-broom-removal-at-exploding-whale-memorial-park-saturday-may-30/
LOCATION:OR
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations,Recreation
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