Jun 24, 2025 | Stewardship
Libraries, long known for sowing ideas, are now helping the community sow seeds and build a community around seed sharing. Lake Oswego now has at least two seed libraries, one run by the Lake Oswego Public Library and the other by Friends of Tryon Creek.
May 20, 2025 | Stewardship, Watershed Science and Systems
You might remember these striking photographs showing the impact of pollinators on our food choices – these photos show the produce section of a Whole Foods market with, and without, fresh produce made available because of pollinators: What is pollination? Pollination...
Apr 22, 2025 | Stewardship
While lawn can be a good choice for high traffic play areas, its benefits are limited when it comes to supporting bird, pollinator and wildlife populations. Turf-oriented landscapes, however, can be an invitation to start fresh with a blank slate.
Feb 28, 2025 | OLWC Events, Stewardship
Join the Oswego Lake Watershed Council for a free community workshop series focused on protecting the health of our urban forest. Healthy trees play a critical role in addressing climate change, protecting water quality, and strengthening community resilience to climate impacts. Through this workshop series, participants will learn how to help monitor and protect local trees from invasive pests that threaten forests across our region.
Feb 13, 2025 | Stewardship, Watershed Science and Systems
What is Lake Oswego Forest Resiliency? The idea of land resilience and community involvement requires a coupling of social and ecological resilience in rapidly changing landscapes affected by our warming climate. Land management is strongest when it adopts multiple...
Feb 13, 2025 | Stewardship, Watershed Science and Systems
Characteristics of a Healthy Watershed A healthy watershed is vital to maintaining a balanced and thriving ecosystem. Key characteristics include: Dense Native Vegetation and Tree Canopy: Supports biodiversity and helps stabilize the environment. Stable Soils: Capable...
