Conservation Neighbor: Heather Medina Sauceda
One of Benton SWCD’s longest and strongest conservation partnerships is with the Natural Resource … Read more »
Author Archives: Holly Crosson
Conservation Neighbor: Alan Ayres
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 »
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 »
A Welcome to Spring
Holly Crosson shares her spring time sojourn into the wilds of Benton County. Read more »
Discovering Oak Creek by Bike
On Saturday, June 7th, 25 enthusiastic bicyclists pedaled their way through time and history on the annual Urban Creek Tour. Read more »
Surviving Drought in Benton County
Planting natives and other drought-tolerant plants in your home landscape is one of the best ways to address low precipitation conditions. Read more »
A Walk on the Wild Side
You never know where a walk on the wild side will take you. Surprisingly, a walk at Jackson Frazier Wetland has even inspired me to get creative in the kitchen! Read more »