Our November Weed of the Month is Garlic mustard (Alliaria petiolata). Garlic mustard is a biennial plant, meaning it takes at least two years to complete its life cycle. In the first year, it is strictly vegetative and basal (growing on the ground). The leaves are small and kidney shaped with shallowly…

Benton Soil and Water Conservation District (BSWCD) board meetings are public meetings where the SWCD board of directors conduct district business and make decisions related to conservation efforts within the district. Meetings may include updates on District Programs, Approval of monthly financials, and…

Join Benton SWCD staff and SOLVE Oregon in planting over 250 native shrubs at Grand Oaks Summit Owners Association. Learn from community members and get a chance to partcipate in a large-scale habitat restoration project!  Register here. 

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