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Wildlife Habitat: Nurturing a Diverse Mix of Flora and Fauna

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.

Rachel Werling, Cat Kizer | Jul 2020 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Out There Steen Mountain Mule Deer Research

The Bureau of Land Management is interested in reducing the presence of juniper to pre-European settlement levels throughout sensitive areas used by wildlife. The agency approached Oregon State University Extension with a proposal to...

Jun 2020 | Video

Enhance songbird habitat on your forest

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.

Lauren Grand | Jun 2020 | Article

The Secret Life of Birds

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 ...

Jun 2020 | Video

Support Your Local Raptors

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 ...

Jun 2020 | Video

Land Steward online course

The OSU Land Steward online course is designed for owners of woodlands, small farms, pasture or other rural land who want to manage their property's natural resources more effectively. This is a research-based, professionally developed course.

Jun 2020 | Online resource

A Guide to Hedgerows: Plantings That Enhance Biodiversity, Sustainability and Functionality

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.

Pami Monnette, Jude Hobbs | Jun 2020 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Coyotes: Wild & Free

Coyotes have continued to expand their range in Oregon and thus human vs. coyote issues have been multiplying. Understanding the coyote’s ecology is critical to learning how to manage both the animal and ourselves in order to...

Dana Sanchez | May 2020 | Video

Dig into hundreds of publications from OSU Extension online catalog

Some publications and field guides, such as the popular Shrubs to Know in Pacific Northwest Forests and Trees to Know in Oregon and Washington, are available to purchase.

Kym Pokorny | Nov 22, 2019 | News story

Put out the welcome mat for birds in winter

If you are feeding backyard birds, be sure to continue through winter when they need the nutrition.

Kym Pokorny | Oct 25, 2019 | News story