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Portland Green Street Steward

By Susie Peterson / December 20, 2024

Contribute to your community and help keep Portland’s rivers clean as a Green Street Steward. You can adopt a green street planter and help to take care of them between…

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.

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 Susie Peterson / April 8, 2024

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

Fire Resistant Native Plants

By Susie Peterson / April 8, 2024

By Oregon State University Extension The following is a list of native plants taken from the OSUniversity Extension publication, “Fire-Resistant Plants for Home Landscapes.” Most of the species below are…

Managing Rain on Your Property

By Katherine Noble / March 28, 2024

City of Portland guide for stormwater management solutions

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.

A brochure titled "Living with Urban Wildlife" from the Bird Alliance of Oregon. It includes sections on "Lights Out Portland" and "Birds & Windows," with an image of a bird that has collided with a window, and contact information for the organization.

Tips for Reducing Birds Window Strikes

By Mariah Jiang / March 8, 2024

Article by Bird Alliance of Oregon

How to Design your Perfect Landscape by Tualatin SWCD

By Dennis Vieira / February 7, 2024

An article by the Tualatin Soil and Water Conservation district explaining how to design your own landscape.

Hosting Mason Bees Video

By Dennis Vieira / October 21, 2023

Video presentation by Columbia Land Trust

Tunnel Nests for Native Bees

By Dennis Vieira / October 21, 2023

Article by Xerces Society

Nesting & Overwintering Habitat for Pollinators & Other Beneficial Insects

By Dennis Vieira / October 21, 2023

Handout by Xerces Society

Managing Alternative Pollinators

By Dennis Vieira / October 21, 2023

Handbook for Beekeepers, Growers, and Conservationists by SARE and NRAES

How to Manage Mason Bees

By Dennis Vieira / October 21, 2023

Guide by the Sustainable Agricultural Network

Common Bee Pollinators of Oregon Crops

By Dennis Vieira / October 21, 2023

Report by Oregon Department of Agriculture

Bees of Portland

By Dennis Vieira / October 21, 2023

Identification guide by City of Portland

Cats Safe at Home

By Susie Peterson / October 21, 2023

Website with comprehensive info about catio (i.e. cat patio) construction, strategies for keeping cats and wildlife safe, taking the pledge to keep your cat indoors, and much more by Bird…

Backyard Ponds

By Dennis Vieira / October 21, 2023

Guidelines for creating and managing habitat for dragonflies and damselflies

Bat Houses FAQ and Construction

By Dennis Vieira / October 21, 2023

Handout by Bat Conservation International

Install a Bat house

By Dennis Vieira / October 21, 2023

Webpage by Bat Conservation International