RiverCal – Events in the Siuslaw Region
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.
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.
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 […]
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. […]
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. […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
In this one-day workshop, you'll learn about Bokashi composting, a safe, quick and convenient way to compost in your kitchen, garage or apartment, using a specific group of microorganisms to anaerobically ferment all food waste (including meat and dairy). Cost is $10. Starter materials will be provided. Rodney Bloom is the instructor. Register at CE.LANECC.EDU
Enjoy trivia fun with friends from TKO-Trailkeepers of Oregon and Cape Perpetua Collaborative! Event Info April 23, 2026 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Show up and join our partners from the Cape Perpetua Collaborative and TKO-Trailkeepers of Oregon for a night of Oregon Trivia! Surfside Bistro - at the north side of Driftwood Shores - […]
Celebrate Earth Day by volunteering with the Oregon Dunes Restoration Collaborative and Coos Watershed Association to remove invasive Scotch broom and European beach grass at the BLM’s 80-acre parcel on Trans Pacific Parkway on Saturday, April 25 from 10 AM to Noon. We will be working on a moderate, sandy slope about 1/10 of a […]
Join us as we celebrate Arbor Day and Earth Day with a community cleanup event in the City of Florence. The City’s Environmental Management Advisory Committee (EMAC) is inviting volunteers to help remove ivy, scotch broom, and other invasive plants from our walking trails, roadways, and parks or assist with trail cleanup activities. The event […]
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. This work shop will also offer soil pH testing for a $2 fee. […]
Come and learn about how you can help save the insects with David Kollen from the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation! "Insect Apocalypse: "Insect Apocalypse?: What is really happening, why it matters, and how you can be part of the solution" summary: Introduction to the Xerces Society The Importance of Invertebrates The Evidence of Invertebrate […]
The Oregon Dunes Restoration Collaborative is hosting a volunteer event to remove invasive Scotch broom at the Exploding Whale Memorial Park on Rhododendron Dr. in Florence, OR on Saturday, May 30 from 10 AM to Noon. Volunteers are needed to remove small Scotch broom in a meadow and larger plants on a slope going down […]
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 […]