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The Native Link: The Importance of Native Plants to Birds

Small yellow bird called the Wilson's warbler on a tree branch.
August 3, 2020

By Lauren Pharr

Native plants play a vital role in the ecosystem when it comes to wildlife species. … Read more »

From the “Office” Window

March 24, 2020

By Jenny Brausch

In this time of uncertainty, the term “workmates” takes on new meaning… Read more »

Why do birds matter to you?

hummingbird © R. Schmitz
February 7, 2020

By Heath Keirstead

From 2019 to 2021, Benton SWCD is focusing out native plant outreach on birds and … Read more »

Conservation Neighbor Nick Cavagnaro

Nick and one of his plantings on OSU campus.
December 31, 2019

By Teresa Matteson

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 »

2002 Cooperators of the Year: Cliff and Gay Hall

A southern pond was excavated and trees and shrubs were planted around the perimeter and protected by tree tubes.
August 1, 2019

By Donna Schmitz

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

Cliff Hall in Kings Valley © T. Matteson
August 1, 2019

By Heath Keirstead

This article has five authors: Donna Schmitz, Teresa Matteson, Heath Keirstead, Laura Brown, and Holly … Read more »

Choose the right plants for your site

January 10, 2019

By Heath Keirstead

Whether you have sun or shade, clay or sandy soil, you want to choose the right plants for your site. Read more »

Prairies of the Willamette Valley: A Panel Discussion

Camas prairie in the Willamette Valley (c) BSWCD
January 23, 2018

By Heath Keirstead

On Wednesday, January 10, 2018, Benton SWCD held our Annual Meeting for Fiscal Year 2016-2017. … Read more »

Meadowscaping Your Willamette Valley Yard

first slide for Plant Materials Center meadowscaping presentation
December 12, 2017

By Heath Keirstead

Practical tips for meadowscaping shared by professionals from the Corvallis Plant Materials Center. Read more »

A Newbie’s View of the Native Plant Sale

happy volunteers at the Native Plant Sale
March 30, 2017

By Melissa Medina

Just why do we hold the Native Plant Sale, anyway? Find out why this newcomer to Benton County thinks we do it. Read more »

Pollinators need nectar plants…and pollen plants

Honey bees harvesting hazelnut pollen © D. Schmitz
January 4, 2017

By Donna Schmitz

Honey bees need more than nectar – they need the protein and fat that pollen provides. Read more »

An Afternoon Dig for Duck Potato

Wapato tubers (c) H. Crosson
November 29, 2016

By Julia Waters

Wapato Harvesting for Planting at Collins Bay   On a dry day in late summer, … Read more »

Celebrating Marvin Gilmour – Farmer/Wetland Restorationist/Engineer Extraordinaire!

Marvin Gilmour examines wetland plants
November 28, 2016

By Melissa Lemein

All of us at Benton SWCD would like to say a big Thank You to … Read more »

Red-osier Dogwood

red-osier dogwood image by Lisa Millbank
November 22, 2016

By Lisa Millbank

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

A Garden Plan for Butterflies

Butterfly Garden Design by Jenny Brausch
November 14, 2016

By Jenny Brausch

We offer you a butterfly garden design to get your creative juices flowing. Read more »

Planting Tips for Native Bulbs

Great Camas
August 31, 2016

By Jenny Brausch

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 »

Native Plants for Butterfly Gardening

Western Tiger Swallowtail (c) W. Ciesla
July 21, 2016

By Bruce Newhouse

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 »

A Welcome to Spring

rough skinned newt
March 22, 2016

By Holly Crosson

Holly Crosson shares her spring time sojourn into the wilds of Benton County. Read more »

Oregon White Oak: cherished by human and butterfly alike

Oregon white oak leaves
January 29, 2016

By Lindsay Willrick

You can help keep oak woodlands, one of the most at risk habitats in the U.S., from going extinct. Read more »

Pacific Dogwood

Pacific dogwood © S. Uebel
January 29, 2016

By Sarah Uebel

One of my favorite local sites in the spring is the blooming pacific dogwood trees as I drive over the Lewisburg Saddle. Read more »

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