Wildflowers come in all shapes and sizes, from small plants with delicate blossoms, to large plants with sturdy flowers. Some wildflowers have foliage with barely noticeable flowers! Each are beautiful in their own […]
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FREE Workshop for Early Detection of Invasive Weeds
The Mt Hood National Forest and the Clackamas SWCD’s WeedWise Program are pleased to host an Identification, Early Detection and Reporting of Invasive Plants Workshop for the Mt. Hood National Forest. Anyone working […]
Invasive Weeds Arrive Early This Year
Has the warm winter weather caught you off guard? It is easy to be distracted by the beautiful spring flowers that are gracing the landscape, but this warm weather is also causing invasive […]
Test Your Soil for Better Pastures
Are you wishing your pastures were healthier, had fewer weeds, and produced more forage? The time to start working on improving your pasture is now! Testing your soil to see what nutrients your […]
Guinness World Record Planting
Has it been your dream to break a Guinness World Record? Well, here is your chance to make history and do something good for Earth Day 2015! On Earth Day weekend, Saturday April […]
Scholarship Deadline Fast Approaching!
The Clackamas County Soil and Water Conservation District is pleased to offer two- $2,000 scholarships for the 2015-16 school year, but the deadline is fast approaching! Students have until April 3, 2015 at […]
The Power of a Raindrop
We protect our homes, our cars, our belongings from theft, but have you thought about your land that may be carried away right before your eyes? As the rain falls over the next […]
Training Opportunity For Large Scale Composting
Agricultural operations that need to compost on a large scale, but are not sure how to get started, will be interested in this opportunity for hands-on learning about composting. For more information, and […]
Scholarships Offered to Clackamas County Students
Clackamas County Soil and Water Conservation District is pleased to offer two scholarships of $2,000 each for the 2015-16 school year. Students have until April 3, 2015 at 4:30 p.m. to submit their […]