Creeping thistle (Cirsium arvense) is a widespread invasive weed that can be found across much of Clackamas County. Unlike many of the native thistles...
The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District offers a wide range of support for horse owners in Clackamas County. The following horse pasture video gives...
National Invasive Species Awareness Week (February 23-27, 2026) kicks off today! Each year, folks around the country take a week to consider the many impacts...
The month of February is commonly associated with love and romance. We cut out paper hearts for Valentine’s Day cards and deliver cut flowers for that...
On Tuesday, December 16, 2025 , the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Directors unanimously approved Watershed Council Support...
The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District’s annual report and audit for fiscal year 2024-2025 are now available. Fiscal year 2024-2025 covers the...
The Winter 2025-2026 Native Plant Sales are in full swing. While the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District doesn’t host a native plant sale,...
We are now accepting applications for multiple seasonal WeedWise Technicians – THIS RECRUITMENT IS NOW CLOSED The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation...
Common ivy (Hedera helix), also known as English ivy may conjure up images of country cottages, but don’t be deceived. This invasive weed can destroy...
WeedWise Annual Report 2025 With the new year upon us, we want to take a moment to stop and reflect on our many accomplishments and challenges over the past...
We’ve been making a list,And checking it twice,Now its time to find outWho has been naughty and nice! It is a WeedWise tradition for each of our staff to...
By WeedWise Technician, Samantha Kelly As someone who grew up in the garden with my grandma, camping with my family, and swimming in the river with my dad, my...
English holly (Ilex aquifolium) is a popular evergreen frequently noticed during the month of December when festive decorators “deck the halls with boughs of...
By WeedWise Technician, Hayden Jorde My name is Hayden Jorde and I am a WeedWise Technician. I am originally from the Southwest before relocating to the...
By WeedWise Specialist, Sierra Bloomer Recreation Areas Post-Wildfire Most of us in Clackamas County remember the devastating Riverside Fire that ripped...
A large spurge laurel infestation The Scourge of Spurge Laurel Spurge laurel (Daphne laureola) is neither a spurge nor a laurel, but it is an invasive plant in...
Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District is happy to announce an Introduction to Succession Planning for Farmers, Ranchers, and Foresters. This 5-part...
The Thorn in Our Side Himalayan blackberry (Rubus armeniacus) attracts a lot of attention with its sweet fruit in the summer but the rest of the year, it...
