November Weed of the Month: Tool Care and a Weed Primer
By the time November rolls around, the rains of winter have returned to the Northwest. The wet rains and cool weather of November also signals the start of the winter armistice with the […]
ONEStop Farmgate: A New Resource in Clackamas County
Clackamas County OneStop Farmgate is a new, FREE resource for farmers in Clackamas County. This website is designed to make it easier for farmers to find the answers they need to be successful.
Dispose of Pesticides at No Cost
Safely and anonymously dispose of old and unusable pesticides! Clackamas SWCD is partnering with Clackamas River Water Providers to offer a 2016 Pesticide Round-up primarily for farm producers in the Clackamas River watershed, […]
Focus on Staff: Scott Eden, Conservation Specialist
Conservation Specialist Scott Eden has just completed his first year with the District, but he’s been honing his expertise as a conservationist for over 20 years. Eden is an experienced biologist with an […]
Use Sunny Fall Days to Prepare for Winter
As those rainy days of winter loom on the horizon, take advantage of the sunny, warm fall days to prepare for winter! Tackling farm maintenance and good management practices now may help you […]
Want to Grow Food Later in the Season?
Our friends at Clackamas Community College (CCC) are offering a workshop to those who are interested in extending the growing season for cool weather crops. In addition, they offer a workshop in aquaponics […]
Training the Trainer – Soil Health for School and Community Gardens
Clackamas SWCD offers a Soil Health Workshop for teachers and community garden educators on Saturday, October 8, 2016 from 8:30 – 2:00 at Springwater Environmental Sciences School in Oregon City.
Focus on Staff: Nicole Ahr, Conservation Specialist
We welcome biologist Nicole Ahr to the Clackamas SWCD staff. Nicole has been working on a variety of projects, including expanding the Backyard Habitat Certification Program in Clackamas County and on a land […]
Supplemental Budget Adopted for FY 2016-2017
Following a public hearing on the proposed supplemental budget, the Clackamas SWCD Board of Directors unanimously adopted a supplemental budget for fiscal year 2016-2017 at their regular meeting held on September 20, 2016.