Emerald ash borers, an invasive insect, were detected in Marion County, prompting Salem to plan insecticide treatments. The Oregon Department of Agriculture announced a permanent quarantine for four counties in Oregon barring them from moving wood products that could be infested.
Tag: SALEM PARKS
Salem’s parks ranger is passionate about eagles, getting kids outside
Ranger Mike Zieker is responsible for patrolling all 91 of Salem’s parks, trails and natural areas. The lifelong outdoor enthusiast said it’s the job he’s always wanted to do.
Neighbors question public benefit, impact as Spec Keene Stadium plans advance
Willamette University and Salem Baseball LLC plan to bring a baseball league to the central Salem stadium. Some neighbors are asking the city to reconsider.
Salem’s parks host affordable summer camps, activities for all ages
The city is seeing low registration for its summer parks and recreation programs, which this year feature new pickleball, learning camps and tree climbing options at Silver Falls.
Budget committee seeks money to restore summer events in Salem parks
Salem budget committee members on Wednesday asked City Manager Keith Stahley to find about $75,000 to keep summer movies and concerts going this summer at Riverfront Park. The proposed budget cuts those events and turns off splash pads at city parks, except for Riverfront Park.
Save the date for Salem’s 2024 events
From the Make Music Day to the World Beat Festival and Hoopla, here are the major events coming to Salem through September.
Retired science teacher hopes to get Salem kids playing in nature
A new nature play group is starting up in October, with monthly sessions in Salem and Keizer for kids age 2-5.
Patience pays off with early eagle chick sighting for Salem volunteers
A city monitoring program in its second year relies on 150 citizen scientists to gather data about two bald eagle nests in Salem’s busiest parks.
PHOTOS: First blooms of spring delight visitors at Gaiety Hollow
Spring may be a bit slow in arriving, but the flowering trees and the first brave bulbs were putting on a beautiful show for the attendees of the first Lord and Schryver open garden tour Saturday.
$40,000 in city grants awarded to 7 Salem parks
The funding will replace a walking path wrecked by a fallen tree, develop a mural, add seating and more.
