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The Wildlife Garden: Build Nest Boxes for Wild Birds

This publication offers information on building materials, construction, when and where to place box, and competition for nesting space. Also suggests ways to protect from predators as well as maintenance of nest boxes.

OSU Extension Catalog

Manage Wildlife Conflicts in Your Home and Garden

Our homes and gardens often overlap with spaces and resources used by wild animals, both native and non-native. A "shared habitat" situation can pose some challenges when the animals' day-to-day activities come into conflict with ours. This publication gives an overview of how and why human-wildlife...

By Dana Sanchez | OSU Extension Catalog

Deer-resistant plants for Central Oregon

Below is a list of plants that tend to be more deer-resistant.

By Amy Jo Detweiler, Paul MacMillan | Article

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Why is our lizard roommate hanging around?

In Astoria, a lizard frequently finds its way into our ground-level apartment, coming in through the adjacent garage. It's been relocated to various places several yards away, and within a week or so, it's back. We're here twice a year for a total of about four to five months each year, and at least...

By Michael O'Loughlin | Featured Question

Increasing the abundance of a threatened or endangered species can deliver large economic benefits

Aug 14, 2019
A new study provides evidence that increasing the abundance of a threatened or endangered species can deliver large benefits to the citizens of the Pacific Northwest.

By Chris Branam | News Story

West Coast forest landowners will plant less Douglas-fir in warming climate, model shows

Jul 30, 2019
West Coast forest landowners are expected to adapt to climate change by gradually switching from Douglas-fir to other types of trees such as hardwoods and ponderosa pine, according to a new Oregon State University study.

By Chris Branam | News Story

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Increasing the abundance of a threatened or endangered species can deliver large economic benefits

Aug 14, 2019
A new study provides evidence that increasing the abundance of a threatened or endangered species can deliver large benefits to the citizens of the Pacific Northwest.

By Chris Branam | News Story

West Coast forest landowners will plant less Douglas-fir in warming climate, model shows

Jul 30, 2019
West Coast forest landowners are expected to adapt to climate change by gradually switching from Douglas-fir to other types of trees such as hardwoods and ponderosa pine, according to a new Oregon State University study.

By Chris Branam | News Story

Hidden world of stream biodiversity revealed through water sampling for environmental DNA

Jul 23, 2019
For the first time, researchers have used a novel genomics-based method to detect the simultaneous presence of hundreds of organisms in a stream.

By Chris Branam | News Story

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Upcoming Events

Gardening in the PNW - Plants for Color & Birds

Albany, OR

Wed, Oct 23, 2019 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Welcome to a series of short lunchtime sessions on popular gardening topics for Linn County gardeners. It is informal, informative, and fun-no reservation needed and there is no charge! Hosted by the...

Using Livestock Guardian Dogs

Central Point, OR

Tue, Nov 5, 2019 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Learn where to get started with good information, find a reputable breeder, learn general "rules" for training, keeping and effectively using LGDs to protect livestock.

Why Ducks Love Beavers: Exploring Our State Animal

Central Point, OR

Wed, Nov 6, 2019 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Please join us for an exploration into the history of our relationship with the American beaver ( Caster canadensis ) and how it is changing. We will learn about the life history of our state animal...

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Why is our lizard roommate hanging around?

In Astoria, a lizard frequently finds its way into our ground-level apartment, coming in through the adjacent garage. It's been relocated to various places several yards away, and within a week or so, it's back. We're here twice a year for a total of about four to five months each year, and at least...

By Michael O'Loughlin | Featured Question

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