Pollinators

Two pale pink, heart-shaped flowers hang from a stem surrounded by deeply lobed green leaves. The plant is set among other lush green foliage.

June Native Plant of the Month: Pacific Bleeding Heart

Pacific bleeding heart, Dicentra formosa, also known as Western bleeding heart, is a delicate and pretty native plant that is easy to grow. It can be found...

A small bee collects pollen from the yellow center of a light purple daisy-like flower, surrounded by green leaves and other buds in sunlight.

Pollinator Month – Celebrate Pollinators this June!

A busy bee collecting pollen from a flowering native plant, Erigeron. Welcome a pollinator! Plant an Unusable Area This June, in honor of National Pollinator...

July Native Plant of the Month: Western Yarrow

Western yarrow (Achillea millefolium), also known as common yarrow, is a hardy native plant that is easy to grow. While yarrow flowers come in many colors,...

Celebrate Pollinator Week with WeedWise!

Happy Pollinator Week! June 22-28, 2026 has been designated as Pollinator Week! Join the WeedWise program and other organizations across the country in...

A red tractor drives through a green grassy field, spraying a fine mist. Trees with early spring leaves and a pond are visible in the background under a cloudy sky.

Beavercreek Farm Transition Announcement

We have something exciting to share! This is something we have been working toward for several years, and it is finally happening. We are transforming our...

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Happy Earth Day!

Celebrate Earth Day is April 22nd! Earth Day provides a great opportunity to reflect on the planet we all love and share. One great way to celebrate this...

Bring Your Yard to Life Using Native Plants

It is that time of year when we start thinking about sunny days and warm weather. This is a great time to plan how your yard will look in summer. …...

Pollinator Challenge: Lawn Management Without Pesticides

Can lawn management practices contribute to the improved health of our pollinators? The answer is a resounding YES! Here are some helpful suggestions to...

District Adds Native Pollinator Hedgerow

Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District staff grabbed shovels, wheelbarrows, and rakes on a frosty March morning to build a native pollinator...

How to Choose a Good Pollinator Seed Mix

Our colleagues at the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service have put together a guide entitled How to Choose a Good Pollinator Seed Mix. We are excited...

Spring Gardening Tips for Pollinators and Weed Management

Spring is officially here and farmers and home gardeners are itching to get to work outside. In celebration of warmer, sunny days, we offer some...

Native Pollinators in Local Forestlands

This article was written by Jen Gorski at OSU Extension Forestry/Natural Resources. Aren’t pollinators usually relegated to farms? What kind of insects are...

June is National Pollinator Month!

This June, in honor of National Pollinator Month, why not invite a pollinator home! We’ve put together several tips to help you get started. Plant an...

Plan and Plant the Best Pollinator Habitat Possible

National Pollinator Week June 20-26 If you have listened to news reports over the last few years, you probably know that pollinators are in trouble. They have...

Invite a Pollinator Home!

As you pop that juicy blueberry into your mouth and enjoy the sweet berry goodness, say a silent “thank you” to your local pollinator! We owe a debt of...