Molly Monroe, with her personal and professional dedication to conserving the natural world and its inhabitants, is a role model for all budding and even long-standing conservation practitioners. Read more about this inspiring conservation neighbor! Read more »
Jenny Meisel, like so many of us, has been at home a lot recently. Like, … Read more »
In this time of uncertainty, the term “workmates” takes on new meaning… Read more »
From 2019 to 2021, Benton SWCD is focusing out native plant outreach on birds and … Read more »
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 »
Whether you have sun or shade, clay or sandy soil, you want to choose the right plants for your site. Read more »
On Wednesday, January 10, 2018, Benton SWCD held our Annual Meeting for Fiscal Year 2016-2017. … Read more »
Practical tips for meadowscaping shared by professionals from the Corvallis Plant Materials Center. Read more »
Consider the benefits of urban meadowscaping as opposed to the environmental costs of standard lawn maintenance. Read more »
Just why do we hold the Native Plant Sale, anyway? Find out why this newcomer to Benton County thinks we do it. Read more »
Over the past several years, numerous Phytophthora plant pathogens have been detected in California native … Read more »
Honey bees need more than nectar – they need the protein and fat that pollen provides. Read more »
Please join us for a full-day workshop to help Reduce Farm Risk through Integrated Biological … Read more »
Wapato Harvesting for Planting at Collins Bay On a dry day in late summer, … Read more »
All of us at Benton SWCD would like to say a big Thank You to … Read more »
Not only is Red-Osier Dogwood valuable to wildlife, it’s been used by native peoples across North America. Read more »
We offer you a butterfly garden design to get your creative juices flowing. Read more »
December 13, 2016 11:58 AM – This workshop has been cancelled due to dangerous winter … Read more »
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 »
Many of our native butterflies need specific plants as larval hosts and as sources of nectar. Find out which plants to choose to attract your favorite butterflies. Read more »