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May 24, 2024
Election Opportunity
By Amy Zimmer
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Square graphic for Norway maple with images of Norway maple bilaterally symmetrical pointy-tipped leaves, wide-spreading samaras, bright yellow orange fall foliage, and trunk with stems and leaves branching off.
April 25, 2024
Weed of the Month: Norway Maple
By Amy Zimmer
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waxy green leaves and light purple flowers of vinca minor
April 2, 2024
Weed of the Month: Periwinkle
By Amy Zimmer
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reestablishment of riparian floodplain forest at Chahalpam
March 11, 2024
Restoring Tribal Lands at Chahalpam
By Amy Zimmer
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a square graphic with information about Fennel, March 2024's Weed of the Month.
March 6, 2024
March Weed of the Month: Fennel
By marionswcd
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a western bluebird taking a bath
March 4, 2024
Water for Wildlife in Residential Settings
By Amy Zimmer
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a vegetated stormwater facility in full bloom on a sunny day
January 30, 2024
Stormwater Life Lessons
By Amy Zimmer
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a square graphic for Mid-Willamette CWMA's February 2024 Weed of the Month: Evergreen Bugloss
January 26, 2024
Weed of the Month: Evergreen Bugloss
By marionswcd
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Square graphic for English Laurel detailing identification, impacts, and management and links to https://www.marionswcd.net/plants/english-laurel/.
January 3, 2024
Weed of the Month: English Laurel
By marionswcd
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December 29, 2023
New Pest in Town: Mediterranean Oak Borer
By Chelsea Blank
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backyard landscaped with a yarrow lawn, native plants, and stepping stones.
December 13, 2023
Backyard Renovation with Native Plants
By marionswcd
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a square flyer showing four images of Italian thistle with spiny, winged stems and multiple small flower heads
December 1, 2023
Weed of the Month: Italian Thistle
By marionswcd
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