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Feed birds in winter with berry-bearing plants

Birds eat berries in winter for food to give them the energy they need to survive the prolonged stress of cold and wet weather.

Kym Pokorny | Jan 16, 2021 | News story

Forests as Habitat for Wildlife: Priority Actions for Habitat Management

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 ...

Jan 2021 | Video

Are crows getting smarter?

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 ...

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Bears, Whales, Mice - Oh my!

Our natural world is fascinating. You will learn interesting facts about different animal's milk!

Kristen Moore | Dec 2020 | Video

150 - OSU Pollinator Health - Master Melittologists

The OSU Pollinator Health Program and Oregon Bee Project have worked together to develop a first of a kind Extension certificate program, the Master Melittologist program. The program is designed for people passionate about native...

Aug 2020 | Podcast episode

Rangeland faculty help mitigate spread of invasive grasses

Research is incorporated into the Harney County Cooperative Weed Management Area, which will restore 20,000 acres that have been invaded by medusahead in western Harney County.

Dustin Johnson | Aug 2020 | Impact story

Eight things to consider when building a pond on your woodland property.

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. ...

Lauren Grand | Jul 2020 | Article

Cicada identification?

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?

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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