Plan For Your Land
A Conservation Planning Workshop Series
January 28 – March 7, 2026
Are you a landowner or manager of more than five acres of land? Apply to be part of this FREE 5-part workshop series to learn about conservation planning, get expert guidance on land management, and learn about the funding sources that could help kickstart projects on your land!
Plan For Your Land is a collaboration among five watershed councils in the mid-Willamette River basin, including the North Santiam, Luckiamute, South Santiam, Calapooia, and Marys River watershed councils. Together, we are working with local landowners and land managers who are curious about how they can be good stewards of the lands they care for.
Note: Participants will have the option to attend classes in person or virtually, based on their preference and availability.
Orientation January 28 |
5:30-6:30pm
- Watershed Council Introduction
- Plan For Your Land Overview: Identifying goals and uses of your property
Session 3 February 18 |
5:30-7:30pm
- Agricultural Lands: Got milk? or eggs? Managing lands for multiple purposes
- Uplands: Prairies, forests, and other dry landscapes that keep ecosystems healthy
- Pollinators: How to support bees, birds and other beneficial wildlife
Session 1 February 4 |
5:30-7:30pm
- Introduction to Conservation Planning
- Invasive species: Managing for insects, plants and other undesirable elements
Session 4 February 25 |
5:30-7:30pm
- Wildfire Resiliency: Practical steps to lower risks and reduce impacts of catastrophic wildfire
- Pulling It Together: Writing your conservation plan
Session 2 February 11 |
5:30-7:30pm
- Watersheds: Where does rain go when it hits the ground?
- Habitat: Creating spaces that support fish and wildlife
Session 5 March 7 |
Time TBD
Field tour to one of two local properties showcasing conservation practices in action across different land uses
Apply for this FREE 5-part workshop series to learn about natural resources, get professional guidance for conservation projects on your land, and connect with your neighbors in the watershed.
Due to the high volume of interest in previous years’ Plan For Your Land workshops, we started using an application process. We are prioritizing participation for landowners and managers who care for more than five acres of land. The application process is open now, and selections will be made by December 2025.
Classes will be taught by subject matter experts who live and work in Benton, Lane, Lincoln, Linn, Marion, and Polk Counties.
