Working to engage ALL Benton County residents
We at Benton SWCD believe that everyone deserves to feel safe and supported in their exploration and enjoyment of the natural world. Read more »
The Dirt
Book Review: Gaia Girls: Enter the Earth
Gaia Girls: Enter the Earth has an optimistic message of standing up for your beliefs and it’s a great adventure story written for 9-13 year olds. Read more »
Book Review: Teaching with Fire: Poetry that Sustains the Courage to Teach
Teaching with Fire is a beautiful and passionate book about how teachers use their favorite poems to keep their hearts alive as they rise to the joys and challenges of teaching Read more »
Birds and Rivers: The Importance of a River Ecosystem
This is the first in a series of posts by guest blogger Lauren Pharr, an … Read more »
Invasive Species Control Grant Awards
Here is a summary of the invasive species control grants we have funded. Find out … Read more »
Summer Ag Institute Scholarships
Here is a summary of the Summer Ag Institute Scholarships we have awarded since 2011. … Read more »
Conservation Education Grant Awards
Here is a summary of the conservation education grants we have funded since 2007. … Read more »
Mud and Manure
If you have livestock, you have to manage mud and manure. Click here to watch … Read more »
Conservation Neighbor – Jenny Meisel
Jenny Meisel, like so many of us, has been at home a lot recently. Like, … Read more »
Nutrient Management for Diverse Vegetable Growers: A Workshop
On February 8, 2020, OSU Extension Small Farms joined NRCS and Benton SWCD to provide … Read more »
Certification helps distribute payments to Benton County landowners
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Book Review: The Death and Life of Great American Cities
This is probably the most revered book on urban planning ever written, and is considered in fact one of the best books of any kind of the last hundred years. Read more »
From the “Office” Window
In this time of uncertainty, the term “workmates” takes on new meaning… Read more »
Office Closure
Our District staff will be working remotely during this time and can be reached by email. Click here for a list of email addresses and phone extensions. Read more »
Invasives – The Parallel between the 45th Parallels
I was hiking along a trail in the Patagonia region of Chile recently, enjoying the … Read more »
Why do birds matter to you?
From 2019 to 2021, Benton SWCD is focusing out native plant outreach on birds and … Read more »
Low Salmon Returns, The Blob, and Raising Awareness
In the north Pacific, the Blob returned in 2019. Read more »
Conservation Neighbor Ron Leonard
Kids in Linn and Benton Counties are fortunate to have lifelong educator Ron Leonard to guide their outdoor education. Read more »
Conservation Neighbor Nick Cavagnaro
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. Read more »
Conservation Neighbor Tara Davis
Tara Davis puts her unique skill set to work for watershed health, here in Oregon and abroad. Read more »