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Landscaping – For Birds

In this post, Lauren offers 6 tips on how you can design a bird-friendly garden right in your own backyard.

If you have nest boxes for swallows or bluebirds, you may have house sparrows too. House Sparrows are considered by many a pest because of their aggressive nesting behavior. Learn what you can do.

From 2019 to 2021, Benton SWCD is focusing our native plant outreach on birds and the actions we can take to support them. Some of the important services birds provide include: Birds control pests – birds eat millions of tons of insects every year including mosquitoes and agricultural pests. Birds pollinate plants – some of

Not only is Red-Osier Dogwood valuable to wildlife, it’s been used by native peoples across North America.

  “Hummingbird darts lightly through the world, spreading its message of joy and beauty, and teaching us to appreciate the wonder and magic of everyday existence. Hummingbird brings the gift of joy. Learn to laugh and be happy.”  -Unknown   Lifestyle: Hummingbirds are a very appealing pollinator to the garden.  They are a lot of

With your help, Benton County can become the FIRST Certified Community Wildlife Habitat in Oregon!

Design a sustainable landscape around your home with the help of expert landscape designer!