Human noise pollution is disrupting wild places. Read more.
Western Monarch butterly population in decline
The monarch butterflies along the California coast are dying: Their population is down 74 percent from 20 years ago. Read more…
New & Improved Native Plant Resource!
We, along with many partners, have worked long and hard to update the Native Plants for Pacific NW Gardeners. The newly titled, expanded version features more plants, more information, and more resources for you. Find out more in Native Plants for Willamette Valley Yards.
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I spy… a trillium!
Michael, our Forest Conservation, spent the morning near the Holbrook Community searching the forest for English ivy. This invasive canopy weed if very prevalent throughout the region. Michael received a pleasant surprise when during his walk he spotted his first western trillium of the season. The white blooms serve locally to announce the arrival of spring. A salmonberry was also starting to bloom near a creek on the property.