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 learned first hand here in Clackamas […]
Tag Archives | invasive weeds
Horse Pasture Management: Broadleaf Weeds
Do you have broadleaf weeds in your horse pasture? Of course you do! “Broadleaf” is a term used for a group of plants that have leaves that do not look like grass. When […]
Tree-of-Heaven Isn’t “Heavenly”
If you start looking around Clackamas County, it won’t take you long to find the invasive tree-of-heaven (Ailanthus altissima). This state-listed noxious weed is increasingly common in many of our urban areas where […]
Clean Your Boots to Protect Our Natural Areas
Clean your boots! And your sneakers, sandals, and flip-flops too. Give them a quick check before and after you hike to prevent the spread of invasive weeds. Summer is here and that means […]
Explore our Woody Weed Guide
Woody Weeds of Clackamas County People who work with or manage invasive weeds on their property will be happy to check out a recent WeedWise publication entitled, Woody Weeds of Clackamas County. This […]
Going Hiking? Clean Your Boots!
As you head out for some well deserved exercise or restorative time in nature, remember to clean your boots before and after you hike. And your sneakers, sandals, and flip-flops too. It’s a […]
Oregon (and National) Invasive Species Awareness Week Part 2
What’s better that one National Invasive Species Awareness Week for 2020? How about two? National Invasive Species Awareness Week Part 2 (May 16 – 23, 2020) is upon us! Take some time this […]
Clean Your Boots to Protect Our Forests
Clean your boots after you hike. And your sneakers, sandals, and flip-flops too. Give them a quick check before you hike as well and help to prevent the spread of invasive weeds. Summer […]
It’s Oregon Invasive Weed Awareness Week!
May 19 – 25, 2019 has been declared Oregon Invasive Weed Awareness Week! Springtime is an ideal time of the year to reflect on the invasive weeds impacting Oregon. Everyone can begin taking […]