Tansy ragwort (Jacobaea vulgaris) has long tormented hay producers and rural landowners who graze livestock. Horses and cows are especially susceptible to this poisonous weed. In open fields, grazing animals will generally avoid […]
Author Archive | Cathy McQueeney
Small Farm School 2023 is Just Around the Corner!
Small Farm School is an annual, full-day event with hands-on workshops and classroom sessions. Both beginning and experienced small-scale farmers will find classes to fit their needs. Our classes cover topics from equipment […]
July Invasive Weed of the Month: Tansy Ragwort
Tansy ragwort (Senecio jacobaea) is an invasive weed with a long and deadly history in the Pacific Northwest. In Oregon, it is designated as a Class B invasive weed. It is believed to […]
Weekend Wildfire Warrior – Extended Zone
We’re successfully on the other side of the July 4th holiday weekend, but wildfire season has only just begun. Preparing for wildfire season takes time and effort, but knowing you have taken the […]
Residential Septic System Repair and Replacement Grant Program
Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District has secured grant funding for qualified Clackamas County residents for repair or replacement of their septic system, or connection to existing sewer lines. Funds are provided from […]
Conservation Resource Center Re-Opens
The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District has recently undertaken changes at their Conservation Resource Center (CRC) in Beavercreek, Oregon. Over the past two years, CRC staff were actively going about their duties, […]
Threatened and Endangered Plants List Updated
Thirteen new native plant species have been added to the Oregon Threatened and Endangered Plants list. Our colleagues at the Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) recently sent out the following notice. A full […]
Clean Your Boots to Protect Our Natural Areas
Clean your boots! And your sneakers, sandals, and flip-flops too. Give them a quick check before and after you hike to prevent the spread of invasive weeds. Summer is here and that means […]
Managing Your Manure – Using Your Compost
Manure management may be one of the less glamorous responsibilities of owning or caring for livestock, but this information from the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District can help! Here is the […]