Earlier this month the Clackamas United Church of Christ (CUCC) was awarded first place in a national “Be the Church of the Month” contest with the theme “Protect the Environment.” This honor highlighted two […]
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Rainwater Harvesting at Schoolyard Farms
Rainwater harvesting has numerous benefits for urban or rural landowners. Watch the video to learn the what, why, and how of collecting rainwater for irrigation, fire suppression, stormwater control, and as an emergency […]
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 […]
What is a Rain Garden and Why Do I Want One?
A rain garden is a creative landscape feature that adds beauty and value to your home while conserving natural resources and benefiting our environment! Join Erik Carr, Urban and Community Conservationist for Clackamas […]
Creating a Rain Garden with Elementary School Students
The following photo gallery is probably just as descriptive as anything we could write! This rain garden was recently completed with design and construction guidance provided by Erik Carr.
DIY Rain Garden Series: Two New Videos!
The first two videos in our new DIY Rain Gardens series are now available! These brief videos are designed to be modular so that you can access just the information you need, when […]
New Rain Garden Fact Sheet Available
Looking for a quick overview of rain gardens? We have a new fact sheet that highlights many aspects of rain gardens! Rainfall Imagine your entire property covered in water to the height of […]
Parking Lot Island Out, Rain Garden In
The Clackamas County Soil and Water Conservation District recently assisted a local church in replacing a parking lot island with a new rain garden. Rain gardens work like a native forest by capturing […]
