Our May Weed of the Month is Orange hawkweed (Hieracium aurantiacum). Known for its strinking orange flower, orange hawkweed is a perennial, stoloniferous noxious weed. It is typically found in dry, sunny, and disturbed areas such as roadsides, along railways, or in open fields. It can be tricky to identify…

Invasive plants are a prevelant issue throughout the state of Oregon. According to the Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA), "the introduction of non-native invasive plants has increased dramatically in the past decade because of the increased ease and speed of world travel and the expansion of global…

Benton County CWMA is partnering with OSU Extension to present an in-person Spring Weed Watchers Workshop. The event will be from 10:30 AM - 12 PM at the Benton County Extension Services Office. 

Witham Hill Natural Area | Marys River Watershed Council, Corvallis Parks & Recreation | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | Description: Witham Hill NA is in northwest Corvallis. Volunteers will cut invasive trees like holly and hawthorn that are overtaking the forest.  Some ivy removal may also occur.