environmental

Name: Environmental Management Advisory Committee Meeting
Start: 2026-04-08T15:00:00-07:00
End: 2026-04-08T17:00:00-07:00
Location: City of Florence City Hall

July 2025
City of Florence EMAC Meeting 3 PM – Surfrider Presentation with Charlie Plybon, Oregon Policy Manager

July 9, 2025 @ 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm City of Florence EMAC Meeting – 3 PM – Surfrider Presentation with Charlie Plybon, Oregon Policy Manager

City of Florence City Hall 250 Highway 101, Florence, OR, United States

Join us for a Presentation during the July Monthly Environmental Management Advisory Committee (EMAC) Meeting on July 9th at 3 pm at City Hall. Charlie Plybon, Surfrider Oregon Policy Manager will be speaking at the beginning of the meeting, updating us about the latest Legislative Session. He’s led a critical role in ocean protection through […]

Free
Environmental Management Advisory Committee Meeting

July 9, 2025 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Environmenental Management Advisory Committee Meeting

City of Florence City Hall 250 Highway 101, Florence, OR, United States

Sustaining and improving the City's livability and quality of life is Goal 2 of the City of Florence work plan. The Environmental Management Advisory Committee (EMAC) realizes Goal 2 by developing local strategies and advising the City Council on protecting Florence's health and environment and conserving energy and natural resources. They are responsible for insuring […]

Free
New Statewide Plastic Pollution and Recycling Modernization Act Workshop

July 22, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Siuslaw Public Library 1500 9th St, Florence, OR, United States

Recycling in Oregon is Getting Better! Oregon’s recycling system is becoming more effective, simpler and accessible. We’re here to help you understand the changes—and recycle with confidence. The City of Florence Environmental Management Advisory Committee (EMAC) will be hosting an interactive presentation on Tuesday, July 22 in the Bromley Room starting at 6 pm. Refreshments […]

Free
Scotch Broom Removal at Heceta Dunes – Saturday, July 26 – A Power of Florence Event

July 26, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

The Oregon Dunes Restoration Collaborative is proud to be a part of the annual Power of Florence event, a day where area residents and visitors can volunteer and give back to the Florence community. For this event, ODRC will be at Heceta Dunes, one of our "Preserve the Best" locations. This is a location where […]
August 2025
City of Florence Community Development BLACK & WHITE RECYCLING EVENT AND COMMUNITY CLEAN UP DAY!

August 16, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Siuslaw Middle School 2525 Oak St, Florence, OR

Summer is almost over which means it is a great time to do a community household clean up! Want to dispose of propane tanks, mattresses, tires, block foam, household goods, eye wear, hearing aids, unopened food, or leftover paint and building materials? And, you don’t want to run all over town? The City of Florence […]

Free
September 2025
Bugapalooza for Teens

September 23, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Siuslaw Public Library - Florence 1460 9th Street, Florence, OR, United States

Bugapalooza is back! Come taste test some edible bugs and gross out your friends. Free and open to all teens and tweens.

Free
Bugapalooza for Teens

September 24, 2025 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Siuslaw Public Library - Mapleton 88148 Riverview Ave, Mapleton, OR, United States

Bugapalooza is back! Come taste test some edible bugs and gross out your friends. Free and open to all teens and tweens.

Free
Scotch Broom Removal at Oregon Dunes Day Use Area – Saturday, September 27 – Public Lands Day

September 27, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Join the Oregon Dunes Restoration Collaborative, McKenzie River Trust, and the Siuslaw National Forest and celebrate Public Lands Day by removing invasive Scotch broom at the Oregon Dunes Day Use Area on Saturday, September 27 from 10 AM to Noon. This is an opportunity to volunteer and give back to your Public Lands! With your […]

Free
October 2025
Environmental Management Advisory Committee Meeting

October 8, 2025 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Environmenental Management Advisory Committee Meeting

City of Florence City Hall 250 Highway 101, Florence, OR, United States

Sustaining and improving the City's livability and quality of life is Goal 2 of the City of Florence work plan. The Environmental Management Advisory Committee (EMAC) realizes Goal 2 by developing local strategies and advising the City Council on protecting Florence's health and environment and conserving energy and natural resources. They are responsible for insuring […]

Free
CANCELLED — Scotch Broom Removal at Sandtracks Picnic Area – Saturday, October 25

October 25, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Due to the predicted high winds and rain, this volunteer event has been cancelled. We hope to reschedule this event for March next year. Volunteers are needed to help the Oregon Dunes Restoration Collaborative and the Coos Watershed Association remove invasive Scotch broom at the Sandtracks Picnic Area on Saturday, October 25 from 10AM […]
November 2025
Marine Debris Mini Mosaics Workshop

November 6, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Siuslaw Public Library 1500 9th St, Florence, OR, United States

Join Oregon Shores and the Siuslaw Watershed Council for a hands-on workshop where beach debris becomes art with meaning! Create ephemeral, multidimensional “mini mosaics” using real marine debris collected along the Oregon Coast. The session begins with an introduction to how king tides and marine debris shape our shoreline, followed by a guided discussion on the complex […]

Free
Mushroom Hunting and Culinary Demonstration

November 22, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Join us on the 22nd for a guided mushroom harvest! Rain or shine (probably rain!), we will explore the bounty of the season and learn how to identify, harvest, clean, and cook mushrooms in our very own watershed.

Free
January 2026
Siuslaw Watershed Council Annual Meeting

January 10 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Join the Siuslaw Watershed Council for our public annual meeting as we look back on a year of accomplishments and look forward to 2026! All are welcome to join this free potluck event which will include project updates and our Leadership Body and Board of Directors elections.

Free
Environmental Management Advisory Committee Meeting

January 14 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Environmenental Management Advisory Committee Meeting

City of Florence City Hall 250 Highway 101, Florence, OR, United States

Sustaining and improving the City's livability and quality of life is Goal 2 of the City of Florence work plan. The Environmental Management Advisory Committee (EMAC) realizes Goal 2 by developing local strategies and advising the City Council on protecting Florence's health and environment and conserving energy and natural resources. They are responsible for insuring […]

Free
February 2026
Scotch Broom Removal at the Oregon Dunes Day Use Area – Saturday, February 28

February 28 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Join the Oregon Dunes Restoration Collaborative for our first volunteer event for 2026! We will be removing invasive Scotch broom and Portuguese broom at the Oregon Dunes Day Use Area on Saturday, February 28 from 10 AM to Noon. It will be a short walk on moderate, sandy slopes to get to the work area. […]
March 2026
The City of Florence EMAC Speaker Spotlight Series

March 11 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Lane Community College Florence Center 3149 Oak Street, Florence, OR, United States

City of Florence EMAC Launches Free Speaker Spotlight Series with DEQ Materials Management Specialist Justin Gast The City of Florence Environmental Management Advisory Committee (EMAC) is proud to announce the launch of its new Speaker Spotlight Series, beginning Wednesday, March 11, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at Lane Community College, 3149 Oak Street, Florence, Oregon. […]

Free
Siuslaw Region Spring Garden Propagation Fair in Mapleton: Share and acquire rare and heritage seeds and fruit trees

March 14 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Mapleton Middle/High School 10868 E Mapleton Rd, Mapleton, OR, United States

The Siuslaw/Western Lane County Seed and Scion Exchange is a free local event open to the public. There are three main purposes for this event. 1) Encourage and promote individual and regional resilience regarding our local food supply. 2)This event will offer an opportunity for local and regional sharing of seeds and scions collected from […]

Free
Introduction to iNaturalist with Dina Pavlis

March 14 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Siuslaw Public Library - Florence 1460 9th Street, Florence, OR, United States

Join iNaturalist ambassador Dina Pavlis for a look at this nonprofit app and site. iNaturalist helps you identify species, upload sightings and photos, and connect with other nature lovers around the world. Free and open to all.

Free
Scotch Broom Removal at North Jetty of the Siuslaw River Park – Saturday, March 28

March 28 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Join the Oregon Dunes Restoration Collaborative and Lane County Parks to remove invasive Scotch broom at the North Jetty of the Siuslaw River Park on Saturday, March 28 from 10 AM to Noon. We will be working on an area that is very close to the parking area on flat, sandy slopes and/or along the […]
April 2026
Environmental Management Advisory Committee Meeting

April 8 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Environmenental Management Advisory Committee Meeting

City of Florence City Hall 250 Highway 101, Florence, OR, United States

Sustaining and improving the City's livability and quality of life is Goal 2 of the City of Florence work plan. The Environmental Management Advisory Committee (EMAC) realizes Goal 2 by developing local strategies and advising the City Council on protecting Florence's health and environment and conserving energy and natural resources. They are responsible for insuring […]

Free

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