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Benton Soil & Water Conservation District

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Engaging in the conservation and stewardship of natural resources for current and future generations Benton SWCD is here to serve YOU!

We assist local landowners by offering technical and financial assistance for the restoration and enhancement of wetlands, riparian areas and wildlife habitat. We promote conservation practices that

10/11/2026

Join staff from Benton Soil and Water Conservation District and Greenbelt Land Trust for the next Ecology Tap Talk sponsored by Marys River Watershed Council!

Learn how even a small backyard can contribute to large-scale habitat connections and ecosystem health. We’ll discuss the climate-driven changes we’ve observed in our own local ecosystems, and how you can respond and evolve at home.

Oct 20th, 5:30-7:30pm, at

10/08/2026

It's starting to get colder, which means it’s time to get ready for winter. Do you know how to prep your lawn? Here are a few lawn winterizing tips:

🍁Spare yourself some raking! Occasionally mulch fallen leaves by making multiple passes with your mower. This improves soil quality and suppresses weeds.
❄️Before the first frost comes, aerate your lawn to prevent compaction.
👩‍🌾Upkeep your yard equipment and irrigation system to prepare for spring.

Learn more about chemical-free lawn care at: https://connectthedrops.info/winterize

10/05/2026

Help beautify our community!

Help us put down roots! 🌱

We're bringing new trees to our streets and City parks—and we need volunteers to help make it happen.🤝

Upcoming Dates (Sites TBA):
🔸November 28 | 10am-3pm
🔸December 12 | 10am-3pm

You'll help with everything from digging and planting to staking newly installed trees.

⏰ 3–4 hours of hands-on volunteer work
🦺 Tools, snacks, & safety equipment provided

Just bring water, sturdy boots, long pants, and weather-appropriate gear.🫗

Sign up to volunteer here👉 https://f.mtr.cool/htjx0wagpf

10/03/2026

Happy Fall 🍁

Along with pumpkins and cozy sweaters, the leaves keep falling!

In your garden, leaves are a gift: they enrich soil, protect roots, and shelter pollinators. But when they collect in storm drains, they become a problem.

If not routinely cleaned and maintained, storm drains and gutters can accumulate large amounts of debris and pollutants. This can cause blockages that lead to localized flooding, stagnant water that attracts pests, and polluted runoff that harms rivers and streams.

The good news is that you can help!
🍂 Mulch or compost leaves in your yard
🍂 Bag and bin them for pickup
🍂 Keep gutters and storm drains clear

Together, we can protect our homes from flooding and keep our waterways healthy.

10/01/2026

📣Our Winter Native Plant Sale is officially OPEN! 🎉🌳🌸🌱

Choose from almost 80 varieties of native trees, shrubs, flowers, and groundcovers - something for every corner of your garden. We have so many great plants at great prices to choose from, including ferns, hedgerow shrubs, delicate woodland flowers, hardy perennials, and so much more!

Shop now and pick up your orders on February 27th. Some species sell out fast, so hurry over to: https://bswcd.square.site/

And tell us below: what's YOUR favorite native plant? 🤔

09/25/2026

🍂 Join us this weekend at our annual Native Bulb and Seed Sale at Corvallis Fall Festival! We'll be selling over 20 species of native bulbs and seeds, plus several seed mixes to make your future habitat area even easier. Visit us for great deals on plants that are ready to plant now, and ask our expert staff and volunteers all of your burning native plant questions.

10am-5pm Saturday and Sunday at Corvallis Central Park, near the corner of Monroe and 7th St. We hope to see you there! 🍂

09/25/2026

Invasive plants are much easier to address before a few scattered plants become a large patch. A quick fall property walk can reveal new growth along fence lines, roads, equipment areas, and recently disturbed ground.

Take photos and note the date. That simple record will help you track whether a patch is spreading, shrinking, or returning after treatment.

Not sure what you’re seeing? Start with JSWCD for a no-cost consultation for your land project.

09/04/2026

Okay, we heard you - lots of people are interested in native plant propagation! Our September 19th workshop filled up in a flash, but our partners at Shonnard's Nursery have added an additional 1pm session that day. 🎉 So if you missed it, you've got another chance! Register for the 1pm session at https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/d647e407-7f13-44e1-b273-57f61f09d357

09/03/2026

Upcoming workshop opportunity - Join us at Shonnard's Nursery to learn how to propagate your own native woody plants! Save money and build your backyard habitat more quickly with the "live staking" method. You'll be taught basic skills and techniques before getting the chance to see a propagating demonstration in the Shonnard's native display garden. Participants will each go home with a native shrub cutting in a pot (soil and rooting hormone provided).

September 19, 10-11am. Register at: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/f6v875q

Address

808C NW Buchanan Avenue
Corvallis, OR
97330

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 4pm
Tuesday	9am - 4pm
Wednesday	9am - 4pm
Thursday	9am - 4pm
Friday	9am - 4pm

Website

http://www.bentonswcd.org/

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