Author Archives: Tim Foelker

Lane County Extension Benefits Santa Clara

The Santa Clara Community Garden benefits from the help of OSU Master Gardener programs, as do many community gardens and private gardens in Lane County where vegetables are grown to feed Lane County families. The Extension funding Measure (29-319) on … Continue reading

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Attention Oregon Gardeners: Invasive Worms!

Be on the lookout for the Jumping Worm (Amynthas agrestis), which has started showing up in the Pacific Northwest. Report any sitings. Public participation aids in the the process of early detection and rapid response (EDRR), and helps protect our … Continue reading

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Application for Santa Clara Community Foundation Board of Directors

Please download, print, and fill out the application below to be considered for the Santa Clara Community Foundation Board of Directors. You may take a picture of the completed and signed application form and email it to sccf@santaclaracommunity.org. SCCO’s SCCF … Continue reading

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SCCG-Garden Plot Worm Assessments

In the Santa Clara Community Garden last year there was discussion of an invasive worm species showing up in some garden plots (crazy jumping worms, read more below). We suggest that this year gardeners make an assessment of the worm … Continue reading

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New Microsite to Shelter People at Peace Presbyterian Church

SquareOne Villages (SOV), a local nonprofit organization, will operate and manage the site. If you have general questions or concerns about this program, please contact Regan Watjus in the City Manager’s Office at RWatjus@eugene-or.gov or 541-682-8442.If you have specific operational concerns or … Continue reading

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