Birding 101: A Guide for New Birders
Lauren Pharr shares her top tips for new and beginning birders! Read more »
Lauren Pharr shares her top tips for new and beginning birders! Read more »
Diverse natural landscapes managed by landowners who understand and appreciate the importance of ecosystem services … Read more »
In this post, Lauren Pharr suggests three ways to make the outdoors more inclusive for all. Read more »
RD compares his livestock operation to the pieces of a puzzle. Some pieces take a long time to fit in place, such as the six years that he has invested to develop relationships with neighbors. Read more »
One of Benton SWCD’s longest and strongest conservation partnerships is with the Natural Resource … Read more »
Both Anthropogenic Noise and Artificial Light at Night bring about some serious impacts to wildlife, but we can make informed choices to reduce those impacts. Read more »
As a youngster exploring the wild forests and streams of his home, Alan Ayres developed an appreciation for the abundant waters and lush vegetation that gave him comfort. Now he is working with The Confluence to create a sustainable office building in downtown Corvallis. Read more »
When asked what conservation challenges she faces, Jenny says the biggest one is when she feels that what she does doesn’t do enough. “Then I remember the butterfly effect. Success is seeing the work that BSWCD does.” Read more »
“Conservation gives production a richer purpose,” Ed Easterling says. In 2012, Ed founded Crestmont Land Trust (CLT), a non-profit land trust with a mission to own and manage self-sustaining habitat with a charitable, recreational, educational, and research focus. Read more »
Native plants brought the Pauls to Benton SWCD after they moved to Corvallis in 2006. By 2012, Jerry had revolutionized the order fulfillment process at the Native Plant Sale. Read more »
As a Garfield Elementary School teacher, Karrie Woodruff became part of the BSWCD community through Salmon Watch in the fall of 2017. Since fewer Spanish-language resources exist, she creates engaging, hands-on lessons that build from what students know from their surroundings and integrate multicultural perspectives. Read more »
Andy Gallagher first came to Benton SWCD looking for conservation-minded people in the Willamette Valley. Read more »
Matt and Serene Mellenthin know how lucky they are. Their spot on the Willamette River is their paradise. Read more »
“The world gives us so very much. It gives us our life. All of our … Read more »
Molly Monroe, with her personal and professional dedication to conserving the natural world and its inhabitants, is a role model for all budding and even long-standing conservation practitioners. Read more about this inspiring conservation neighbor! Read more »
November 18, 2020 was a mixed-up weather day. You know the kind, where cold rain … Read more »
Although there is no right way to “backyard bird,” there are many valuable tips to follow when wanting to attract birds to your backyard. Read more »
It’s November at last, which most likely means that many people are getting ready for … Read more »
Migration season is here at last! Birds you see migrating right now began their migration … Read more »
My name is Lauren Pharr, and if you haven’t picked up already, I absolutely love … Read more »