Welcome to our Winter Edition of The Dirt!
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A Year in Review: Reflecting on 2025
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| We are excited to share our Annual Report that highlights how we bring rural and urban communities together around shared goals. Whether you’ve grown a native garden, tended a farm, joined a workshop, or simply love the outdoors, you’re part of this story. Thank you for being here—and for helping shape the next chapter with us. |
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Celebrating 13 Years of Leadership
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| Please join us in celebrating Mike Guebert! After 13 years of dedicated service, he is stepping down from his Board position in December.
From big-picture conservation strategy to thoughtful policy work, Mike’s influence on our team and community runs deep. His steady commitment and guidance have helped shape how we show up for the people and landscapes we serve.
We invite you to learn more about Mike’s contributions in our latest blog post. |
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We’re Growing our Team: Now Hiring
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| Do you have a passion for clean water, healthy soil, equity, and climate action? We are accepting applications for two full-time positions to support our Rural Lands Program. Positions close on Friday, December 19. |
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| The Senior Conservationist will lead the StreamCare program to improve riparian areas other priority habitats. Duties include landowner engagement, restoration project design and implementation oversight, monitoring and reporting, and relationship management with contractors and partners.
The Conservation Technician will help restore habitats in riparian areas and upland forested ecosystems, and assist with invasive species control projects. |
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Save the Date: Plant Sale is Coming!
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| It’s almost that time of year again! EMSWCD’s Annual Native Plant Sale will open for online orders starting at 6 PM on Wednesday, January 14. Plant pick-up day is Saturday, February 14. |
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Attend a FREE online Native Plant workshop to find out which plants will be available at our upcoming sale! You’ll learn about proper placement, get helpful planting tips and more.
- Fri, 12/5 from 6 – 8:30 PM (En Español)
- Wed, 1/7 from 6 – 8:30 PM
- Sat, 1/10 from 11 AM – 1:30 PM
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Farm Access Workshop Series
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Are you a farmer looking to secure farmland? Join us for a three-part workshop series on traditional and creative strategies for accessing farmland. Whether you’re just getting started or planning your next step, you’ll gain practical tools, insights and follow up support. Workshops take place at the EMSWCD Office in north Portland from 9 AM – 12 PM, followed by a catered lunch and time to connect with presenters and fellow farmers.
- Jan. 22: Finding & Leasing Farmland
- Feb. 5: Buying Farmland
- Feb. 19: Financing a Farmland Purchase
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Winter Weed Watch: Lesser Celandine
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| This low-growing perennial with striking yellow flowers once sold by nurseries is now an unwelcome invader. Its vibrant appearance may look charming, but it is aggressive and eager to dominate. (In natural areas, it can crowd out all native spring wildflowers!) Once it takes hold, it’s tough to control – so early ID and action are essential. |
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