Enhancing Special Habitats in Polk County - Free Panel Discussion
Speakers will give 10-15 minutes overviews of their project, followed by a question and answer period. NRCS and US Fish and Wildlife staff will also be available to answer questions about their programs
Speakers: 
Kristin Larson, Director, Luckiamute Watershed Council, Luckiamute State Natural Area
Matt Blakeley-Smith, Greenbelt Land Trust, Willamette Bluffs
Cameron King, US Fish and Wildlife, Partners Program
Rick and Judy Smith, private landowners, Restoration on ~ 500 acres near Baskett Slough
Bill Wainwright, private land owner Smithfield Oaks, Restoration on 400-acre ranch near Baskett Slough
Date: October 24, 2019
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: Independence Library, 175 Monmouth St, Independence
Hosted by Friends of Polk County. For more info call Sarah Deumling (503 585-6380)

Property Tour and Equipment Demonstration
The Marion Polk Small Woodlands chapter is hosting a tour and equipment demonstration by Tom Repko of Small Woodlot Tools LLC.  Tom is a retired engineer who came up with and now manufactures a skidding grapple for 3-pt hitch on tractors.  Tom will also show us some simple physics that make working in the woods far more possible and enjoyable. 
Date: Saturday, October 26
Time: 9:00 am
Location: Repko property, 2080 Cherry Knoll Rd, Dallas OR 97338
Directions: 
From Clow corner Rd between Dallas and Hwy 99, turn south on Cherry Knoll Rd.  Travel abou ¼ mile straight on Cherry Knoll.  At the first 90 degree turn, you will leave the road and go straight through the Repko’s gate, and proceed along the driveway about ¾ of a mile to home site and parking.  Watch for signs at the corner, and give Tom a call if you have questions, Tom Repko, 503 949-2209.

OTFS Recognition Luncheon, Workshop, and Annual Meeting
Date: Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m
Location: Oregon Gardens: J. Frank Schmidt Pavilion, 879 W. Main St., Silverton, OR
Oregon Tree Farm System Recognition Luncheon, Workshops, and Annual Meeting. Details of agenda and registration available on their website
Registration required: flyer and registration form here
Question contact: Jim James at 503-588-1813 or jimjamesoswa@yahoo.com 

Creating a Pollinator Hedgerow: learn, plant, share
A pollinator hedgerow is a dense linear planting of native flowering shrubs meant to attract pollinating insects.  Join in establishing a demonstration pollinator hedgerow at the Matteson Forest.  Help plant and learn how to create one on your own property.  We will discuss sites selection, choosing and sourcing plants, design and maintenance.
Date: Saturday, November 2
Time: 10 AM to 1 PM
Location: Matteson Demonstration Forest, Gaston, OR
Register here or call Sonia, 503-397-3462
Rain or shine. Children age 10 and up are welcome. .
This event is co-sponsored by the Tualatin Soil and Water Conservation District.