Current Volunteer Opportunities
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Stream Stewardship - Ongoing Monthly April through September
Care for newly planted native trees and shrubs along Long Prairie Creek - a tributary of the Siletz River - and increase biodiversity in this endangered Marbled Murrelet habitat. Join the Lincoln Soil and Water Conservation District Monthly to become a stream steward, learn about restoration ecology, and meet other citizens in your community. Long Prairie Creek is six miles east of the town of Siletz. Hand tools and gloves provided. Join Us Saturday, April 20th 10:00 to 2:00 pm Contact josh@lincolnswcd.org or 541-265-2631 to RSVP & learn more |
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Lincoln County Safe Well Water Program - Ongoing Spring 2019 - Fall 2020
If you, family, or friends use a well to obtain drinking water, this program for you! Lincoln County residents receive FREE professional water testing, stewardship assistance, and expert education. Only 5% of our area’s wells have been tested over the past 100 years. Volunteers assist with water sample collection, outreach, and events. Contact josh@lincolnswcd.org or 541-265-2631 to RSVP |
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Native Plant Nursery Care - April 26th & October 4th in Tillamook, OR
Help care for over 60,000 plants at the Northwest Oregon Restoration Partnership (NORP) Native Plant Nursery in Tillamook Bay. Plants grown here go to the restoration efforts of more than 30 organizations for watershed restoration projects across private, state, and public lands. Contact emily-bell@lincolnswcd.org or 541-265-2631 to RSVP & learn more Learn more about the Tillamook Estuaries Partnership at www.tbnep.org |
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Alsea Watershed Weed Team - Ongoing April through October 2019
Protect native plants and join the Weed Team today! Get trained in invasive plant ID, learn easy to use mapping apps, and detect noxious weed populations before they hurt delicate ecosystems. Team members adopt and maintain restoration plantings throughout the Alsea watershed, improving biodiversity and habitat for native plants and animals. Contact emily-bell@lincolnswcd.org or 541-265-2631 to RSVP & learn more FREE training available from OSU Extension April - May 2019 via online and in-person classes |
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Annual Native Plant Sale - Dec 14th & 15th 2019
Volunteers are invaluable to the success of this fun event and needed in picking up plants at local nurseries, getting the word out, assisting with plant sale sign up, helping customers fill orders, or offering gardening advice and education about species, pollinators, and site conditions. Contact josh@lincolnswcd.org or 541-265-2631 to RSVP & learn more Volunteer Orientation: Tues, Nov 6th 2019 6 to 8 pm; Plant Sale 2019 Sat Dec 14th & Sun Dec 15th |
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General Administrative Volunteering - Ongoing
Year-round volunteer opportunities in our office include archiving historic documents and photographs of the District's 55 year history in Lincoln County, digitizing population data of native salmon populations to share with researchers, blog post writing and website development, soliciting donations/raffle prizes for our annual fundraiser. Contact us to find out how you can connect your skills to support environmental work and give back to your community. Contact info@lincolnswcd.org, call 541-265-2631 |
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Environmental Education - Ongoing
Do you have expertise in an environmental topic and want to bring that knowledge to others? LSWCD is always looking to partner with the many local experts living and working in Lincoln County to help inform the community about water and soil conservation best practices. Get in touch to discuss potential workshop topics, hands on learning opportunities, event spaces, or community tour ideas today! Contact emily-bell@lincolnswcd.org, call 541-265-2631 |
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Siletz Watershed Conservation - Ongoing
Do you live or work along the main-stem or tributaries to the Siletz River? If so, you may qualify for FREE technical assistance and property improvements to enhance water quality and soil health. If you or someone you know is interested in District assistance, reach out today to learn about qualifying for these or any of our public services. Contact emily-bell@lincolnswcd.org, call 541-265-2631 |
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