RiverCal – Events in the Siuslaw Region
Join the United States Forest Service, Siuslaw Soil and Water Conservation District, and the Siuslaw Watershed Council at the Deadwood Community Center for an informational meeting about stage zero process-based floodplain restoration projects. This event is intended to give community members a look into the reasoning for and processes behind stage zero restoration projects, and […]
Join Patricia Lansing for an exploration of her property with a focus on intentional grounding in nature and traditional Chinese medicine. Spring heralds the beginning of a new growth cycle in nature and offers us gifts including personal vitality and harmony. You are invited to join the Siuslaw Watershed Council and Patricia Lansing for an […]
Join us for a day in the beautiful Siuslaw River estuary as we remove garbage to keep our river clean and healthy. Spring is in the air, and trash is in the estuary! Join the Siuslaw Watershed Council and McKenzie River Trust for the third annual Siuslaw Estuary Cleanup. Spring is an ideal time to […]
Come for a paddle to experience birds from a whole new vantage point on the North Fork of the Siuslaw River. McKenzie River Trust and the Siuslaw Watershed Council are providing a free fun afternoon on the water; enjoy a guided canoe and kayak trip on the north fork of the Siuslaw river with a […]
Join the Siuslaw Watershed Council as we work to remove invasive species at an active environmental restoration site on the banks of the Siuslaw River! Invasive plants like foxglove, scotch broom, and ivy were introduced for ornamental and functional purposes and now threaten our ecosystem through their aggressive propagation and ability to outcompete native plants. […]
Learn the basics of basket weaving before filling your new creation with all the berries you can pick! The Siuslaw Watershed Council invites you to join us at our office for a guided basketry workshop with all supplies provided. Seats are limited based on available materials.
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 […]
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.