The Natural Resources Conservation Service, in partnership with the East Multnomah and Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation Districts, is holding a Local Work Group Meeting. The purpose of the meeting is to gather […]
Author Archive | Cathy McQueeney
January Invasive Weed of the Month: English Ivy
English ivy (Hedera helix) may conjure up images of cozy, country cottages, but don’t be deceived. This invasive weed can destroy buildings, poison pets, and topple trees. Ivy grows quickly, requires little maintenance, […]
December Invasive Weed of the Month: English Holly
English holly (Ilex aquifolium) is a popular evergreen frequently noticed during the month of December. Festive decorators and traditional songs “deck the halls with boughs of holly”. For many people, the shiny, dark […]
Streamside Planting and Maintenance Workbook and Video Series
Do you have a stream on your property? Have you considered restoring the streamside for bank protection, wildlife habitat, and shade for the stream? Today is your lucky day! You can now download […]
Estate Planning/Farm Transition: 5-Part Video Series
Thinking about the future can feel overwhelming, but planning ahead helps make sure your hard work continues to support future generations and the agricultural community. If you own a farm, ranch, or forest, […]
November Invasive Weed of the Month: Spurge Laurel
Spurge laurel (Daphne laureola) is neither a spurge nor a laurel, but rather an invasive plant in the Daphne family. This perennial plant has poisonous berries, spreads aggressively in our native forests, and […]
No-Till Drills Take Fall/Winter Break
The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District offers an Equipment Rental Program which makes a variety of agricultural equipment available at reasonable prices to Clackamas County residents. Now that the fall and winter […]
Fall is a Great Time to Plant Native Plants!
Fall is a great time to plant hardy native plants and shrubs. These additions to your landscape will not only enhance your garden’s beauty, but also thrive over the coming months. Not only […]
Here Comes the Rain – Cover Your Manure!
If you have livestock or horses, then you have manure! You may have a mountain of manure that grows daily. So, is it a problem or is it a benefit? The Rain […]
