Welcome to the June edition of the WeedWise newsletter, known as the Prickly Thistle! This is our opportunity to share with you just some of the great activities underway here at the WeedWise […]
Archive | June, 2018
Soil Health and the Cotton Brief Challenge – Part 1
Are you curious about the health of your soil? Join a group of local farmers and home gardeners who are burying cotton underwear to assess the biological activity of their soil and the […]
Two Local Students Receive Scholarships
Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District is proud to announce that our 2018 scholarship recipients are Danielle Bull from Damascus and Ethan Gallant from Boring. These awards of $3,000 each are available to […]
Backyard Confidential – An Essay by Jay Kosa
In honor of national pollinator week (June 18 – 24) we are sharing this article written by Jay Kosa, the Communications Manager for Columbia Land Trust, a partner of the Backyard Habitat Certification […]
Register NOW for Small Farm School July 2018
Small Farm School will be held this year in July! Get the word out and sign up now. Classes are filling up! This year’s Small Farm School will be held on Thursday, July […]
Pesticide Collection Totals Continue to Rise
On June 1, 2018, a pesticide collection event was held at Bolander Field in Molalla, OR. Pesticide applicators from around the North Willamette Valley dropped off their old, unusable, or restricted pesticides for […]
Join Us in Supporting Local Farmers Markets!
Farmers market season is upon us! Another wonderful summer filled with fresh, local produce and hand-crafted agricultural products guarantees something for everyone. The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District is proud to be […]
June Invasive Weed of the Month: Policeman’s Helmet
Policeman’s helmet (Impatiens glandulifera) is an invasive annual which threatens streams and rivers throughout the Pacific Northwest. It is designated as a Class B invasive weed in Oregon. This means that it is […]
Conservation Compass: Management Report – June 2018
Dear Conservation Friends, Welcome to the June edition of The Conservation Compass. This monthly report covers the management and operation of the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District. The Clackamas SWCD district operations team […]
