The Native Link: The Importance of Native Plants to Birds
Native plants play a vital role in the ecosystem when it comes to wildlife species. … Read more »
Native plants play a vital role in the ecosystem when it comes to wildlife species. … 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 »
In 1999, Cliff and Gay Hall bought a sheep farm in Kings Valley in northwestern … Read more »
This article has five authors: Donna Schmitz, Teresa Matteson, Heath Keirstead, Laura Brown, and Holly … 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 »
Just why do we hold the Native Plant Sale, anyway? Find out why this newcomer to Benton County thinks we do it. Read more »
Honey bees need more than nectar – they need the protein and fat that pollen provides. 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 »
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 »
Holly Crosson shares her spring time sojourn into the wilds of Benton County. Read more »
You can help keep oak woodlands, one of the most at risk habitats in the U.S., from going extinct. Read more »
One of my favorite local sites in the spring is the blooming pacific dogwood trees as I drive over the Lewisburg Saddle. Read more »