Conservation Neighbor Nick Cavagnaro shares some tips for what to grow in Benton County. He doesn’t have use for plants that do not support the local wildlife, be it birds or insects.
We Need You!
Many of our programs and projects are bigger than the BSWCD staff can handle alone. View community-wide conservation volunteer events on this calendar. More info about keystone BSWCD volunteer opportunities can be found in the boxes below the calendar!
Help Guide and Support the District As a Director
If you like to think about how our organization complements the efforts of other conservation organizations, if you are focused on the possibilities and systems change, then we want you! Directors may start out as Associates and then move into voting positions.
Native Plant Sale – Crosson
Annual Native Plant Sale
In January and February we need plant sale volunteers. Volunteers are invaluable to the success of this event. You can pick up plants at nurseries, assist in sale set up, help customers fill orders, and tidy up afterwards.
We also have a Fall Bulb and Seed Sale in late September-early October. Volunteers make our native plant sales possible!
Linn Benton Salmon Watch
Benton SWCD coordinates the Salmon Watch field trips for schools in Benton County each Fall. Our field trips occur at beautiful Clemens Park in Alsea. We offer free volunteer training in late Summer. Visit the link below to learn more, or contact sroberts@bentonswcd.org.
Weed Spotters
Become a Weed Spotters Volunteer! Be a trained member of the force to tackle invasive plants. Weed Spotters Volunteers identify and report weeds, participate in strategic weed pull events and more!
Working with Jefferson Elementary student on soil study © Tessa Jelten
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