During the spring, lawn management can feel like a full time job. Some folks have lawns that are regulated through a homeowners association while other feel the peer pressure from neighboring gardeners. Still […]
Author Archive | Cathy McQueeney
Registration is Open for Small Farm School 2019!
We’re excited to announce that registration for Small Farm School 2019 officially opens on Thursday, May 23, 2019. Here is your opportunity to secure your spot and classes for a full day of […]
We’re Gearing Up for Small Farm School 2019!
Small Farm School is an annual, full day event with hands-on workshops and classroom sessions for beginning and experienced small-scale commercial farmers. Each year, Small Farm School offers several different tracks with classes […]
May is Native Plant Month!
We’re celebrating Native Plant Month in May and you should too! Below are a few terrific reasons why native plants are the best choice for your landscaping and backyard habitat needs. Restore Wildlife […]
Join Us at the Master Gardener Spring Garden Fair!
Join the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District at the 35th Annual Spring Garden Fair on Saturday and Sunday, May 4 and 5, 2019, at the Clackamas Event Center in Canby. Each year, […]
Clackamas Woodland Farmer of the Year 2018
Congratulations to the Guttridge Brothers of Estacada for being selected as the Clackamas Woodland Farmer of the Year for 2018! This group of brothers includes Don Guttridge who has served the residents of […]
Spring Gardening Tips for Pollinators and Weed Management
Spring is officially here and farmers and home gardeners are itching to get to work outside. In celebration of warmer, sunny days, we offer some suggestions on how to make your yard pollinator […]
Dry Farming and Soil Health for School and Community Garden Educators
Registration is open for our free Dry Farming and Soil Health Workshop on Saturday, April 6th, from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., at the Environmental Learning Center at Clackamas Community College in Oregon City. […]
2019 RFQ for Residential Septic System Repair Services
The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District is pleased to publish a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Residential Septic System Repair Services. The District intends to develop a referral list (List of Pre-qualified […]
