Describes chipmunks and their habits. Explains what type of habitat they need and how you can provide habitat in your yard. Includes sources of additional information and “fun facts.”
Skunks, opossum, raccoons, coyotes, deer, and elk often are lumped into the unofficial taxonomic family “nuisance wildlife.” Actually, any kind of wildlife can fit this description, from rattlesnakes to woodpeckers, and even beavers. Most often, however, problems caused by nuisance wildlife can be managed or avoided altogether.
Did you know that the American kestrel is the smallest falcon in
North America and the second smallest falcon in the world? The average
length of the American kestrel is 9 to 12 inches, about the size of a robin.
Published December 2005. A more recent revision exists. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
Published December 2005. A more recent revision exists. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
Nutrition project for 4-H. Reprinted November 2005. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
Reprinted November 2005. Reviewed 07/07/14. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
One of the most important tools we have been using at the Malheur Agricultural Experiment Station over the past two decades is the granular matrix sensor (GMS, Watermark Soil Moisture Sensor, Irrometer Co., Riverside, CA), which measures soil moisture. It is only about 3 inches long and normally is buried...
Weeds reduce the value of nursery crops. They compete with crops for nutrients, light, and water. Some vine weeds climb nursery crops, requiring excessive labor for hand removal. Most serious are perennial weeds, which can be harvested with nursery crops and infest the field or landscape where they are subsequently...
Published October 2005. Reviewed September 2013. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
Revised October 2005. Reviewed September 2013. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
Older people need various degrees of assistance with financial matters. Some need minimal help; for example, help with reading the fine print on bills and financial forms or preparing checks for signature. Others, who are homebound but able to direct their personal finances, may need someone to carry out their...
The listing of many Pacific Northwest anadromous fish stocks as threatened or endangered has heightened the need to protect or enhance the health of entire river systems. Salmon, steelhead, and other anadromous fish swim from the ocean to the headwaters of their home river, where they spawn. Their young hatch...
This guide will help you to organize and lead a successful 4-H horse club. If you emphasize positive youth development through learning and fun, leading a 4-H club will be a rewarding experience for you and your club members. Contact your local office of the Oregon State University Extension Service...
The Rural Science Education Program is a partnership between Oregon State University and local rural K–12 schools for enrichment of the science curriculum with hands on science activities. The curricula include simple, innovative inquiry- and site-based experiments that encourage critical thinking in K–12 students about the impacts of agriculture on...
Revised January 2005. Reprinted July 2005. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
As you feel comfortable with one aspect of the program, youʼll want to challenge yourself to take on new leadership experiences. Youʼve probably discovered that, along with your members, you, too, are gaining new knowledge. Many opportunities are available for 4-H leaders to learn more about the 4-H program, make...
'Santiamʼ (OSU 509.064) was developed and evaluated at Oregon State
University, Corvallis, Oregon, and it was released in February 2005. This cultivar has complete resistance to eastern filbert blight (EFB) caused by Anisogramma anomala (Peck) E. Müller. Resistance is conferred by a single dominant gene from ʻGasaway.ʼ Compared to ʻBarcelona,...
4-H Advancement programs consist of a series of steps that provide a framework for progressive learning within a specific project area. Advancement programs aid 4-H members to move at their own speed by encouraging self-learning that is based on their interests and abilities. Advancement programs are also self-paced, and age-...