RiverCal – Events in the Siuslaw Region
Oregon Dunes Restoration Collaborative, Lane County Parks, McKenzie River Trust, and Friends of Three Mile Prairie are co-hosting a volunteer event on Saturday, August 29 from 10 AM to Noon at Three Mile Prairie County Park in Florence, OR. Volunteers are needed to protect the sand dune habitat and its native plants and animals by […]
Get up close and personal with live reptiles at this free event! Part of summer reading at Siuslaw Public Library. (Two sessions: 10:30 AM and 1 PM. Program repeats; please only attend one due to space.)
Get up close and personal with live reptiles at this free event! Part of summer reading at Siuslaw Public Library. (Two sessions: 10:30 AM and 1 PM. Program repeats; please only attend one due to space.)
Are you interested in learning more about the local plants, animals, birds, mushrooms, and other kinds of wildlife in the Siuslaw region? iNaturalist is an online platform that enables a community of naturalists to help one another learn while collecting biodiversity data that contributes to scientific research. This free two-hour workshop will include: • an […]
Volunteers are needed to help the Oregon Dunes Restoration Collaborative remove invasive Scotch broom from the John Dellenback Dunes on Saturday, June 27 from 10:00 AM to Noon. John Dellenback Dunes is one of our "Preserve the Best" sites with lots of good open sand dune habitat for native plants and animals; so it is […]
Clean up After the 4th of July ! Help keep our public beach clean especially after the July 4th festivities! We will be cleaning up beach starting at Driftwood Shores - from 9 am until noon on Sunday July 5th. Master Recyclers of Florence and The City of Florence Environmental Management Advisory Committee (EMAC) along […]
Did you know that we have more than 500 different kinds of bees in Oregon? Discover mason bees, cuckoo bees, mining bees, bumble bees, and of course honey bees. Enjoy hands-on science fun and buzz-worthy activities during this free program with the Museum of Natural and Cultural History. Open to kids of all ages. Part […]
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 […]
Lane County Master Gardeners will discuss planting edible and ornamental gardens on the coast, including plant selection and garden design for year-round interest. Free and open to all; no registration required. Part of summer reading at Siuslaw Public Library.
The City of Florence Environmental Management Advisory Committee (EMAC) will host the third event in its Speaker Spotlight Series on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at the Siuslaw Public Library, 1460 Ninth St. in Florence, in the Bromley Room. Jerin Dinkins, Food System Specialist from the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), […]
Oregon Dunes Restoration Collaborative, Lane County Parks, McKenzie River Trust, and Friends of Three Mile Prairie are co-hosting a volunteer event on Saturday, August 29 from 10 AM to Noon at Three Mile Prairie County Park in Florence, OR. Volunteers are needed to protect the sand dune habitat and its native plants and animals by […]
Upriver Farmers Market: 2–6 p.m. Autumn Equinox Block Party: 3–6 p.m. Mapleton Community School will bring the 2026 Upriver Farmers Market season to a close on Friday, September 25, with a special Autumn Equinox Block Party celebrating local food, families, creativity, and the community connections that make Mapleton a special place to live. The final […]
Contact: EMAC E-mail: recycleon@ci.florence.or.us The City of Florence Environmental Management Advisory Committee (EMAC) and Lane County Master Recycler Program Coordinator Kelly Bell will be sharing information about recycling programs and initiatives on Sept. 14 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Surfside Bistro at Driftwood Shores (88416 1st Ave., Florence). Bring your questions and ideas […]
Oregon Dunes Restoration Collaborative is inviting volunteers to join ODRC and the Siuslaw National Forest to celebrate Public Lands Day by removing invasive Scotch broom at the Oregon Dunes Day Use Area on Saturday, September 26 from 1 PM to 3 PM. This is an opportunity to volunteer and give back to your Public Lands! […]
Location: Siuslaw Public Library, Conference Room, 1460 9th St, Florence Date: Wednesday, Sept. 30, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM Event Organizer: Siuslaw Area Naturalist Association, Rob Cuthrell iNaturalist is a citizen science platform that makes it possible for anyone to collect observations of plants, animals, or other organisms by posting pictures through the iNaturalist […]
Oregon Dunes Restoration Collaborative and Save the Riders Dunes are inviting volunteers to remove invasive Scotch broom at the Bull Run OHV Staging Area on Horsfall Road, Saturday, October 10 from 10AM to Noon. This will be ODRC's last volunteer event for 2026, so if you haven't been out yet, now is your opportunity!!! This […]
Learn about the new Sis-Xa Xwee-Nish Marine Wildlife Center at the Oregon Coast Aquarium in Newport. Community engagement specialist Kathleen Hackett will discuss species rehabilitation, tell you how to report wildlife concerns, and answer your questions about the OCA. This program is free and open to all ages. Sponsored by Siuslaw Public Library.
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 […]
Come and make a Japanese Kokedama (Moss Ball) with a tree sapling to plant at home on Oct. 17 at the Siuslaw Public Library (1460 Ninth Street, Florence) from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Grow Closer Nursery and the City of Florence EMAC will host the free workshop and share information about planting trees and […]
Lane Council of Governments and Walktober Lane County have brought back Walktober - a month-long celebration of walking, connection, and exploration across Lane County! The City of Florence is participating with Florence Walktober 2026: Walk on the Wild Side on Sunday, October 18, from 10 am to 2 pm. Join members of Florence Public Arts Committee […]