Garlic mustard (Alliaria petiolata) is an increasingly invasive weed in our community. Native to central and western Europe, this fast-growing plant commonly invades sites such as parks, trails, roadsides, and streamsides. April is […]
Author Archive | Cathy McQueeney
Septic System Workshop, April 28, 2021
The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District is happy to announce an upcoming virtual workshop for septic system owners , “Know Your Septic System – Check It, Fix It, and Maintain It!” Virtual […]
Conservation Specialist Position Announcement
Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District seeks an experienced Conservation Specialist. This individual will work mainly with small farms and rural/urban residential properties. The ideal candidate will have a working knowledge of plant […]
Notice of Budget Committee Meeting
A public meeting of the Budget Committee of the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District (CSWCD), Clackamas County, Oregon, will be held on Tuesday, March 30, 2021, at 2:30 p.m. Due to COVID-19 […]
Gardening for Wildlife: Naturescaping Workshop
Gardening for Wildlife: Naturescaping Fundamentals Registration is now open for the Gardening for Wildlife Workshop! Sessions will be held on Wednesday, March 17th and Wednesday, March 24th. Participants will learn how to create […]
The Undesirable Beauty of Lesser Celandine
Each spring we welcome the return of abundant flowers and cherish them as they lift our spirits. Unfortunately, some of these beautiful plants have proven to be aggressive and, ultimately, highly unwanted. One […]
Focus on Staff: Christopher Lapp, General Manager
Christopher Lapp is the newly appointed General Manager of the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District. Please join us in welcoming him to our community. Lapp joined the Clackamas SWCD in December 2020, […]
After the Ice Storm: Assessing Tree Damage and Moving Forward
The recent ice storm caused a lot of damage across the Willamette Valley and tested the strength of every tree species. Afterwards, it left many of us with a mess and asking what […]
March Invasive Weed of the Month: Canada Thistle
Canada thistle (Cirsium arvense) is a wide-spread invasive weed found in all parts of Clackamas County. Unlike many native thistles found in Oregon, Canada thistle can quickly overrun an area and displace native […]
