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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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June’s Weed of the Month: Policeman’s Helmet

A dense infestation of policeman’s helmet Policeman’s helmet (Impatiens glandulifera) is an invasive weed that grows in ditches, wetlands, and along...

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Become a Board Member – Information Session on June 9, 2026

Have you ever considered joining our Clackamas SWCD Board of Directors?  We are actively looking for conservation and environment-minded people to join us...

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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...

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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...

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10 Ways to Celebrate Oregon Invasive Weed Awareness Week!

Join us in celebrating Oregon Invasive Weed Awareness Week! This is the one week of the year to reflect on the invasive weeds impacting Oregon and for us to...

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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...

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Clackamas SWCD

Board of Directors Positions Open for Election

Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District office located in Beavercreek, OR. The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District is a local unit of...

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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...

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Clackamas SWCD

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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Welcome Sam and Pavlina!

We are very pleased to welcome two new members of the WeedWise team. WeedWise Technicians Samantha and Pavlina, seeding a previously managed weed infestation...

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Staff Spotlight: Samuel Leininger, WeedWise Manager

Get to know the WeedWise program, through our people! The success of the WeedWise program is in great part due to the hard work and dedication of our staff. ...

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May Invasive Weed of the Month: Orange Hawkweed

Orange hawkweed in bloom Orange hawkweed (Pilosella aurantiaca) is a relatively new invasive weed in Clackamas County and we are working to keep it from...

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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...

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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...

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Happy Earth Day!

Celebrate Earth Day is April 22nd! Earth Day provides a great opportunity to reflect on the planet we all love and share.  One great way to celebrate this...

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Clackamas SWCD

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,...

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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...

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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. …...

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