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HOA “Guide to Guides:” Encouraging wildlife-friendly practices for residents of HOAs

By Kate Kauffman / February 2, 2026

Helpful guide for residents and boards of HOAs to encourage wildlife-friendly practices

Variedades, Cultivares E Hibridos

By Mariah Jiang / November 25, 2025

Al comprar plantas nativas, puede notar variaciones en la forma en que se nombran las plantas. ¿Qué significan estas variaciones y cuáles son las mejores para apoyar a la vida…

Un hábitat económico en el patio trasero

By Mariah Jiang / November 25, 2025

¡Cree un hábitat con cualquier presupuesto! Este folleto destaca algunas de las acciones GRATUITAS o de BAJO COSTO que puede tomar para construir un hábitat en su patio trasero

Jardinería natural con plantas nativas

By Mariah Jiang / November 25, 2025

La jardinería natural es una práctica de jardinería que emplea técnicas sencillas para emular la naturaleza. Se seleccionan plantas nativas adaptadas a las condiciones de luz, suelo y humedad de…

Backyard Habitat & Homeowner Associations

By Kate Kauffman / March 13, 2025

Join a growing number of HOAs creating habitat spaces in their community! We can support you!

Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) in Oregon

By Katherine Noble / February 13, 2025

Report, access resources, and view local information and maps on EAB.

Avian Influenza Outbreak: Should You Take Down Your Bird Feeders?

By Katherine Noble / February 13, 2025

Best Practices in Responding to the Bird Flu

Metro’s Plantas Nativas Para Los Jardines Del Valle Del Willamette

By Kate Kauffman / January 23, 2025

Reducción de pesticidas

By Mariah Jiang / November 20, 2024

Plantas nativas del valle de Willamette

By Mariah Jiang / November 20, 2024

Las plantas nativas se adaptan al clima y son naturalmente resistentes a las plagas y enfermedades nativas. Requieren menos agua y no necesitan aplicaciones químicas para que prosperen. El uso…

Ayude a detener a las plantas invasoras

By Mariah Jiang / November 20, 2024

Todas las plantas afectan su entorno. Las plantas invasoras que no son nativas de esta área pueden dañar la infraestructura, la salud de las personas, los recursos naturales y el…

Varieties, Cultivars, and Hybrids

By Susie Peterson / May 20, 2024

When shopping for native plants, you may notice variations on how plants are named. What do these variations mean and which ones are best for supporting wildlife? Here are a…

Planting for Erosion Control & Slopes

By Susie Peterson / May 14, 2024

This article by West Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District identifies a few ways you can prevent erosion control.

Geotechnical Engineers

By Susie Peterson / May 14, 2024

Need support for managing erosion and/or steep slopes? It’s worth getting the advice of a geotechnical engineer. They can also help with streambank restoration and permitting.

Steep Slopes and Erosion

By Susie Peterson / May 14, 2024

Tips from Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District for managing steep slopes and erosion on your property.

Backyard Habitat on a Budget

By Mariah Jiang / April 8, 2024

Handy tips for creating a robust habitat garden on a budget!

Birds and Windows

By Susie Peterson / March 29, 2024

Article by Bird Alliance of Oregon

Garden problems

By Katherine Noble / March 12, 2024

Metro offers tips and tricks for dealing with garden pests

Grow Native Plants with the Cutting and Staking Method

By Katherine Noble / March 12, 2024

A how-to guide from TSWCD on propagating perennial woody plants.

Leave the Leaves

By Susie Peterson / March 12, 2024

Xerces Society Blog on how leaves act as FREE mulch while providing crucial winter cover for pollinators and invertebrates.