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Prepare Now for Fall Pastures
Fall pasture management can help ensure a healthy pasture for next year. As dry summer days give over to autumn rains, pasture grasses experience new root growth and work to store carbohydrates in […]
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New Publications for Oregon White Oak
Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District has new resources available on Oregon white oak (Quercus garryana) . Oregon white oak is a magnificent tree with a long history in the Willamette Valley. Oak […]
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Small Farm School 2021 – Registration is Open!
Registration for Small Farm School 2021 is now open. Click here to register! Small Farm School is a one-day educational event for beginning and intermediate small-scale farmers and rural land stewards. This year is […]
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Have Horses? Pasture, Mud, and Manure Videos
Check out our three new videos that address horse pasture, mud, and manure management. They are quick and informative! Did your dream of weed-free, lush pasture turn into weedy, muddy pastures with very […]
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August is National Water Quality Month
August may be National Water Quality Month, but the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District works on water quality issues all year long! Water is a valuable and necessary resource for all of […]
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Celebrate National Farmers Market Week: August 1-7, 2021
We’re celebrating National Farmers Market Week! This annual celebration highlights the important role that farmers markets play across our nation and here in Clackamas County. Why Should I Celebrate Farmers Markets? The Farmers […]
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How Wildfire Affects the Forest Soil
Did you know that wildfire can affect forest soils? The effect of fire on trees, shrubs, and herbaceous (non-woody) plants are easily visible. It is not so easy, however, to see the effect […]
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Fire Preparedness Webinar for Clackamas County
Learn about fire preparedness in Clackamas County on July 28, 2021, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. in a free, virtual webinar. Join Clackamas SWCD and our valued fire protection, emergency management, and land […]
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District Bids Farewell to Career Conservationist, Eann Rains
It is with sincere well-wishes that we bid Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District Conservation Investments Program Coordinator Eann Rains a fond farewell as she moves forward into retirement. Rains has been with […]