From the “Office” Window
In this time of uncertainty, the term “workmates” takes on new meaning… Read more »
The Dirt
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 »
Wanting to do some winter weeding? Try English ivy!
What a beautiful show Fall gave us this year! I don’t know about you, but … Read more »
Healthy Soil Helps the Planet! Part 5
Welcome to the Willamette Valley Regenerative Landscape Coalition Soil Carbon Blog series! The opinions, beliefs … Read more »
Healthy Soil Helps the Planet! Part 4
Welcome to the Willamette Valley Regenerative Landscape Coalition Soil Carbon Blog series! The opinions, beliefs … Read more »
2002 Cooperators of the Year: Cliff and Gay Hall
In 1999, Cliff and Gay Hall bought a sheep farm in Kings Valley in northwestern … Read more »
Cliff Hall – Leaving things better than he found them
This article has five authors: Donna Schmitz, Teresa Matteson, Heath Keirstead, Laura Brown, and Holly … Read more »
Bob Morris is our new At-Large Director
Bob Morris, previously an associate director, joined the Benton SWCD Board this summer as At-large … Read more »
Who knew soiled undies could be so interesting?
This past year, Oregon NRCS has challenged growers to test their soil health using … Read more »
The Maiden Voyage of the SS WMC!
It was going to be a scorcher… 97 degrees was the predicted high for the … Read more »
What Has Your Garden Been Doing Lately?
You may not realize it, but your garden, even if it’s small or modest, is … Read more »
Healthy Soil Helps the Planet! Part 3
Welcome to the Willamette Valley Regenerative Landscape Coalition Soil Carbon Blog series! The opinions, beliefs … Read more »
Healthy Soil Helps the Planet! Part 2
Welcome to the Willamette Valley Regenerative Landscape Coalition Soil Carbon Blog series! The opinions, beliefs … Read more »
Healthy Soil Helps the Planet! Part 1
Welcome to the Willamette Valley Regenerative Landscape Coalition Soil Carbon Blog series! The opinions, beliefs … Read more »