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May contain: leaf, plant, vegetation, herbal, herbs, soil, potted plant, tree, land, nature, outdoors, woodland, grass, and grove

The Dirt | Leave the Leaves

This fall I’ve had several people ask me whether they should stop raking leaves in their yards. They wonder if it makes sense to haul away this free…

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The Dirt | That’s a wrap on Salmon Watch 2022!

Last week we concluded our final Salmon Watch program of the year!

The Dirt | Farewell to Linda, and welcome Candace!

A fond farewell to our previous Operations Coordinator, and welcoming our new OC

The Dirt | Board of Directors Vacancy – Zone 4

Do you want to help engage Benton County residents in the conservation and stewardship of natural resources for current and future generations? Join…

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The Dirt | Soil, Water, and Fire: Ethnobotany in Soap Creek

After a hot summer, we were finally beginning to feel hints of Fall in the air when we gathered at the historic schoolhouse in the small rural…

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The Dirt | Small Yard? Big Impact!

“How can I make my yard low-impact?” This question sometimes comes up when I’m called upon to give landscaping advice. It’s fascinating to me how…

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The Dirt | 2022-23 Conservation Education Grants: Application now open!

K-12 teachers and informal educators working in Benton County, OR (including Corvallis, Philomath, Monroe, Blodgett, and Alsea) are eligible to apply…