Conservation Neighbor – Jenny Meisel
Jenny Meisel, like so many of us, has been at home a lot recently. Like, … Read more »
invasive species
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 »
Tansy Ragwort is in Full Force!
What are those bright yellow flowers dotting fields and roadsides? They’re tansy ragwort, and they are toxic! Read more »
Bio-blitz!
Find out why ten intrepid students braved the winter weather. Read more »
Goat Power! A Creative Tool for Managing Difficult Invasive Plants
Goats are helping the City of Albany tackle invasive English ivy. 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 »
Aquatic Weed Guide for Benton County and Beyond
Learn to identify 12 pernicious plants that threaten our waterways. Read more »
Control Tansy Ragwort Now to Prevent Poisonings
Tansy ragwort is dangerous to livestock and taints milk and honey. Read more »
Benton County Rural Living Handbook
Benton SWCD is happy to provide you with this practical and easy to use guide … Read more »
Goats: Hungry to Help You Control Weeds!
Goats are becoming a more common weed control option- find out why. Read more »
The Secret Life of a Bio-Control Agent: The St. Johnswort Beetle
While bio-controls, such as the St. Johnswort beetle, may never fully eliminate invasive weeds, it is worth the time to consider the important role these critters play in keeping them in check. Read more »
Findings from the Willamette River Vegetative Survey and Assessment
The first project of the Willamette Mainstem Cooperative (WMC) was a two-year survey of plants and habitat. Dick Brainerd summed up the findings in a report that is being used as a management tool. This post summarizes the report’s findings. Read more »
Brochures Available Online
Worm bins, creek tours, sustainable living, oh my! Read more »