September 21
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PT


Join Emily May, Pollinator Conservation Specialist with the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation, to talk about supporting pollinators and other wildlife in our yards and gardens through the changing seasons. Where do beneficial insects spend the winter? What does gardening for wildlife look like in the fall and winter? Learn about building resilience into our yards and gardens and rethinking our fall/winter garden aesthetic to better understand and support the lives around us.

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Are you a beginning farmer or rancher, ready for your own operation but not sure how to start? Fear not, Farm Launch is currently accepting applications for another cohort of 15 beginning farmers and ranchers who are ready to start farm businesses! From October to March, farmers will work together and 1-on-1 with RFC staff to write business plans and jumpstart their operations. Applications are open from now until September 8. Please don't hesitate to reach out to Future Farms Program Director Geoffrey Van with questions: geoffrey@roguefarmcorps.org.

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Identification: Alternate arrowhead-shaped leaves can be pointed or blunt at base; creeping and twining stems. White-pinkish bell/funnel-shaped flowers that close in the afternoon and reopen the next morning. Can be confused with morning glory, which has larger flowers and leaves.


Impacts: Forms large patches that are difficult to control. Outcompetes native plants and reduces crop yields, especially potatoes, beans, and cereals.


Management: Very difficult to eradicate. Pulling is only effective for seedlings or young plants before extensive root system is established. Can be shaded out or smothered with dense plantings. Refer to PNW Weed Management Handbook for chemical control options.

Field Bindweed
Mid-Willamette CWMA

Don’t be fooled by the cooler weather. We are still in a state of extreme drought and under a burn ban with high fire danger. Community awareness is critical to staying safe with so many new fires on the landscape. Help local firefighters by following fire season restrictions and being careful with any open flame or spark. Check out these resources below.
Fire Restrictions & Prevention
Sign up for Polk County Emergency Alerts
Watch Duty is an app for smart phones. Get information on:


Real-time Wildfire AlertsReceive notifications about the status and conditions on the ground as they change.
Monitor Wildfires and Prescribed BurnsKnow if that smoke in the distance is a fire you need to be worried about.
Air Quality & Wind DirectionSee everything that impacts fires in one place.
Track Active Fire PerimetersUsing satellite imagery and other official sources you can easily track and monitor the progress of a fire.
Evacuation Orders & SheltersFind clear and concise evacuation notices as well as shelters for people and animals all in one place.
Submit PhotosHelp first responders and loved ones by sharing photos of fire conditions and other hazards for the world to see.

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Registration is open now for the National Native Seed Conference!


Virtual Conference on February 7 & 8, 2024


This conference will focus on Native Seed Production and Seed-Based Restoration with an emphasis on Indigenous Knowledge and Climate Change.


The National Native Seed Conference (NNSC) connects research, industry, land management, and restoration professionals, providing the premier opportunity to develop relationships and share information about the collection, research and development, production, and use of native plant materials.

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