This information is from the Xerces Society. Scott Hoffman Black, conservationist, author, and executive director of the Xerces Society, will be giving three public talks in Oregon this month. The public is invited […]
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Fall is Ideal for Adding Native Plants
As summer fades and we start to clean up our yards for the winter season, don’t put your digging tools away! This is a great time of the year to plant perennial native […]
Tree Give Away and Rain Garden Workshops!
Oregon City will be awarded Tree City USA status this Wednesday! To help celebrate, Clackamas County Soil and Water Conservation District will be giving away native trees to Oregon City residents. Some trees […]
Celebrate Arbor Day with our FREE Tree Giveaway!
Next month, Oregon City will be recognized as the state’s 55th Tree City USA community! The designation is intended to raise awareness about the benefits of trees and the importance of urban forestry […]
Start The New Year Right, Plant Native Plants!
As we ring in 2013, take a moment to think about what YOU can do to restore wildlife habitat, support the struggling pollinator population and promote a healthier watershed. The answer is easy! […]
Don’t Miss This Volunteer Planting Opportunity
Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District, Friends of Trees and Trillium Creek Primary School in West Linn are partnering to revegetate a natural area adjacent to Trillium Creek. The inaugural planting in this […]
Conservation District Plant Sales Are Coming!
Conservation districts sell native plants to promote the stewardship and conservation of our natural resources. Plants are generally sold as “conservation grade,” which means they are cheaper and may not be as well […]
Now is the Time to Plan Your Streamside Planting
Now is the time to be thinking about planting trees and shrubs along your streamside area, otherwise known as the riparian area. Healthy riparian areas have dense native vegetation and are free of […]