E.D.R.R… what in the world does that mean?
In the world of invasive species, it’s hard enough to keep up with the new … Read more »
Events & Activities
Prairies of the Willamette Valley: A Panel Discussion
On Wednesday, January 10, 2018, Benton SWCD held our Annual Meeting for Fiscal Year 2016-2017. … Read more »
Mason Bee Husbandry Workshops
Harvesting, Cleaning & Preparing Cocoons for Winter Storage Workshop Offered October 5 Bees and other … Read more »
Viewing the Solar Eclipse in and around Benton County
Opportunities abound for solar eclipse viewing. Explore the options. Read more »
A Newbie’s View of the Native Plant Sale
Just why do we hold the Native Plant Sale, anyway? Find out why this newcomer to Benton County thinks we do it. Read more »
Preventing Phytophthora Contamination in Native Plant Nurseries
Over the past several years, numerous Phytophthora plant pathogens have been detected in California native … Read more »
Farm Practices to Support Beneficial Insects and Raptors
Please join us for a full-day workshop to help Reduce Farm Risk through Integrated Biological … Read more »
Preventing Phytophthora Contamination in Native Plant Nurseries
December 13, 2016 11:58 AM – This workshop has been cancelled due to dangerous winter … Read more »
Planting Tips for Native Bulbs
Once you get home with a bagful of hard-to-find native bulbs, what should you do? This post will help you in your site selection, soil preparation, and bulb placement. Read more »
Building Resilient Cropping Systems and Conserving Water
Please join us for two special presentations! Date & Time: Friday, August 19, 2016, 3:00 … Read more »
Integrated Biological Pest Management Workshop
Integrated Biological Pest Management Practices for Oregon Farms – a 2-day workshop Learn the basics … Read more »
Mill Race Urban Creek Tour
A portal to a series of blog posts about the Mill Race in South Corvallis. Read more »
Upriver: A Film for the Willamette
Please join us on September 16 at the premiere of the new movie Upriver: a film for the Willamette. BSWCD volunteers receive food tickets in thanks! Read more »
Paddling with a Purpose: Pulling Ludwigia on the Willamette River
Volunteers paddled the Willamette River with one goal in mind: remove invasive water primrose! Read more »
Ditch
A questioning poem about the Mill Race, its past and future. Read more »
Flour Power on the Mill Race: 2015 Urban Creek Tour
Local experts will lead you on a free guided tour of the Mill Race on May 30th. Read more »
Southtown’s Mill Race: Community Benefits
The Mill Race provides ecological and cultural benefits for the people and wildlife who live nearby. Read more »
The Mill Race: Community Interest on the Rise
Learn about the projects that are planned and underway to improve the Mill Race aesthetically, hydrologically, and ecologically. Read more »
Industry Generated by the Corvallis Mill Race
The Mill Race is a short but significant waterway that turned Corvallis into a major economic force for the Willamette Valley. Find out how it all began. Read more »
Join Us at Roots to Rivers on April 18
Come join us for a festive and fun event! Four local conservation and restoration groups are … Read more »