All ages of forest land provide habitat for different wildlife species. We will showcase wildlife found across Oregon’s diverse forests. Participants will learn tools for managing wildlife habitat at each age of forests. In ...
Q: Over the last decade or so, we have noticed a change in crow behavior, at least in our neighborhood. When a crow was gleaning by the wayside on our local streets, they used to fly away as a car neared. Then, they ...
Few amenities better enhance the value of a woodland property than a pond. When built correctly, ponds can provide water for livestock and wildlife, fishing, boating, swimming, fire protection, aesthetics, and higher land value. ...
Q: This little guy was found in a backyard in Corvallis. What type of cicada is it? How often do they hatch? Do they have a similar rhythmic song as the east coast and southern varieties?
Property owners can play key roles in wildlife habitat. Learn how to manage your land to promote a diverse native habitat and support ecological systems. One of a series of Land Steward Rural Resource Guidelines.
Songbirds are more than just a beautiful tune; they are an essential part of a healthy woodland. Want to know how to keep those birds coming back year after year? Get tips on maintaining critical habitat for the many songbirds that may be visiting your property.
What is so special about birds? How do they fly? Why do they migrate? How can they build nests without tools? When they sing, what are they saying? In this fun, informative, and interactive presentation, you will learn to ...
In this fun and informative class you will understand raptors as you never have before: Identify the “Who’s Hoo” of raptors in Willamette Valley forests Solve the mystery of what makes a raptor such a powerful predator ...
Hedgerows are living fences with the ability to grow food, shelter wildlife, save water, manage weeds and look beautiful all year round. Study the many benefits of hedgerows, and learn what you need to know to plant your own living fence.