There are six varieties of swallowtail butterflies that visit Harney County. Maybe you can find them. This is the Old World Swallowtail. It lays its eggs in sagebrush and feeds on flower nectar. It arrives in Harney County late May through July. The Two Tailed Swallowtail lays its eggs in choke cherry, ash and hop ... Read More
Archives for June 2022
Rangeland Drills and Solar Trailer for Rent Wildlife Escape Ramps for Sale
Harney SWCD has Rangeland Drills and Solar Water Pump Trailers available for rent to landowners and managers. Rangeland drill rental contract Solar rental contract Please note: Contract details may not be current. Please check with office We also sell Wildlife Escape Ramps–keep the birds and small animals from drowning in your water troughs. ... Read More
Grasshopper and Mormon Cricket Information
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Jumping Worms!
For many of us, June is the time to really get to work in the garden, fighting weeds and nurturing our fruits, veggies and flowers. Fortunately, we have plenty of resources to help you out this month! Revised “Shrubs to Know” book out now The forest understory pulses with plant life — a vast variety ... Read More
Prepare to Succeed!
We have all heard horror stories: A couple spends years acquiring land, livestock, materials in building a ranch only for it to be destroyed in a squabble over the estate. Or there’s a divorce and remarriage and nothing is written down about who the farm belongs to. You can prevent this, and make sure that ... Read More
Doing Business with HSWCD
The Harney Soil and Water Conservation District, as required through its policies, is informing potential vendors to visit the District office, website (www.harneyswcd.org) or Facebook pages frequently for upcoming public improvement projects. The projects will be posted to the District office/website/Facebook at least one week prior to award is made and includes solicitations using Bids, ... Read More