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 »
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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 »
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 »
River Steward: Scott Youngblood
When Scott Youngblood comes into the room, he doesn’t just bring a wealth of knowledge and a Southern drawl, he brings a contagious enthusiasm for conservation and restoration and an unparalleled love for the Willamette River. Read more »
Hundred Acre Wood: A Retirement Project
Managing a 100-acre farm is the adventure Jane and Larry Viehl chose for retirement. And while there’s been no end to the work, they are pleased they chose this retirement option instead of golfing in the desert or that beachfront condo in Florida. Read more »
Conservation Neighbor: Teresa Matteson
For many, soil is one of the most underappreciated resources on our planet; but not so for Teresa Matteson, a passionate soil pioneer who knows we shouldn’t be treating our soil like dirt! Read more »
An Afternoon Dig for Duck Potato
Wapato Harvesting for Planting at Collins Bay On a dry day in late summer, … Read more »
Celebrating Marvin Gilmour – Farmer/Wetland Restorationist/Engineer Extraordinaire!
All of us at Benton SWCD would like to say a big Thank You to … Read more »
Conservation Neighbor: Jeff Mitchell, Pax Produce
Every garden is a learning opportunity. I was fortunate to be able to teach hands-on … Read more »
Conservation Neighbor Leslie Van Allen and the Agrarian Way of Life
Leslie endures the farm’s challenges to bring the bounty of the Earth and good will to our community. Read more »
Providing for Pollinators: The Efforts of a Conservation Neighbor
Jerry Paul lends pollinators a helping hand and a whole lot of nesting options. Read more »
Conservation Neighbor: Mary Eichler
Mary Eichler abides by a simple principle, “Do no harm.” She accomplishes this everyday by blending conservation principles with her livelihood. Read more »