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A tractor with a trailer full of soil or compost sits on a grassy field under a clear blue sky, surrounded by distant trees along the horizon.

District’s Manure Spreader is Farmer Approved

Zach Menchini of Campfire Farms in Beavercreek, Oregon, is a fan of the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District’s Equipment Rental Program. ...

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June Native Plant of the Month: Pacific Bleeding Heart

Pacific bleeding heart, Dicentra formosa, also known as Western bleeding heart, is a delicate and pretty native plant that is easy to grow. It can be found...

Trenches dug in red soil with green pipes laid out, likely for a septic system or drainage installation, in a yard near a house, trees, and a covered boat.

Help with Septic System Repairs and Replacements

Did you know that the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District offers a Septic Repair and Replacement Loan Program for eligible homeowners in Clackamas...

July Native Plant of the Month: Western Yarrow

Western yarrow (Achillea millefolium), also known as common yarrow, is a hardy native plant that is easy to grow. While yarrow flowers come in many colors,...

Join Our Board! – Eat and Greet on June 10, 2026

We are looking for a few good people to become District Associate Board members! To that end, we are hosting an informational evening complete with dinner. ...

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Become a Board Member – Information Session

NOTE: While the virtual online information session has passed, interested parties can still view the video of the information session here: How to Run for...

Wildfire Preparedness – Extended Zone

May is National Wildfire Preparedness Month. There is much you can do to protect your home and property BEFORE wildfire season. Share this information with...

Wildfire Preparedness – Intermediate Zone

Preparing for wildfire season takes time and effort, but knowing you have taken the steps to protect your house can bring peace of mind. The Intermediate Zone...

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June 11, 2026 Beavercreek Farm Tour – Clackamas SWCD

Clackamas SWCD will be hosting a Farm Tour on June 11, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. The tour will take place at the Conservation Resource Center located at 22055...

Wildfire Preparedness – Immediate Zone

May is National Wildfire Awareness Month! We have already had some unseasonably warm days and soon it will be summer. Many of us are concerned about drought...

May 2026 is Wildfire Awareness Month

Part of the beauty of the Pacific Northwest is the lush forested land that surrounds our homes and communities. This beauty is fragile, however, as we have...

Notice of 2026-2027 Budget Hearing

A public budget hearing meeting of the Board of Directors of the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District (CSWCD) will be held on Tuesday, May 19, 2026...

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Beavercreek Farm Transition Announcement

We have something exciting to share! This is something we have been working toward for several years, and it is finally happening. We are transforming our...

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Request for Proposals: Barn Mural

Gone But Not Forgotten: Capturing a Sense of Place Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District (CSWCD) invites eligible artists or artist teams to submit...

Artist Days at Beavercreek Farm

Calling all Artists! To mark its history in the community, we are inviting artists to celebrate and interpret the District’s old barn prior to its...

Proposed Budget Released for FY 2026-2027

Today, the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District’s budget officer released the proposed budget for fiscal year 2026-27 (July 1, 2026 through...

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Rent Farm Equipment with Clackamas SWCD!

Need farm implements you don’t use often? Why buy? The Clackamas SWCD Equipment Rental Program makes it easy and affordable! Get access to specialized,...

A display box on a table features labeled insect specimens, a chart with various beetles including the emerald ash borer, bark pieces, and test tubes, used for educational purposes about forest pests.

Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) Identification Workshop

You are invited to attend a hands-on workshop focused on emerald ash borer (EAB), an invasive pest threatening ash trees in Oregon. Emerald Ash Borer (EAB)...

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Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) Community Science Program

Do you have ash trees on your property? Then join our Community Science Program. This program is made up of a trained group of volunteers to monitor one of...

Oregon White Oak Workshop, April 2026

Do you have Oregon white oak on your property? If so, this workshop is for you! Right Tools,Right Place: Combating Invasives and Restoring Oak Habitat,...

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Bring Your Yard to Life Using Native Plants

It is that time of year when we start thinking about sunny days and warm weather. This is a great time to plan how your yard will look in summer. …...

Farm Tour – Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District

Clackamas SWCD will be hosting a Farm Tour on April 22, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. (just before the Beavercreek Hamlet meeting). The tour will take place at...

Growing Healthy Habits Thanks to Clackamas SWCD

Each year, the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) offers Partnership Support Grants to farmers markets in Clackamas County. These...

District Supports Farmers Markets in 2026

The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District is proud to support local farmers markets! Our Farmers Markets Support Grant program is designed to help our...

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