Tag Archives | wildlife

Western Bluebirds Soar at Conservation Resource Center

By Cathy McQueeney on Apr 7, 2020 in Fish and wildlife habitat, Home landscape, Rural living

Western bluebirds are showing up at the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District Conservation Resource Center! It’s a sure sign of spring and a reassurance that habitat found on the property of the […]

Field visit and wildlife at Eagle Creek Community Forest

By Tom Salzer on May 10, 2019 in Fish and wildlife habitat

The Eagle Creek Community Forest advisory committee toured the forest yesterday, and along the way, we downloaded some spectacular wildlife captures from our trail cameras! Eagle Creek Community Forest On March 28, 2019, […]

May is Native Plant Month!

By Cathy McQueeney on May 1, 2019 in Home landscape, Water quality & quantity, Working lands

We’re celebrating Native Plant Month in May and you should too! Below are a few terrific reasons why native plants are the best choice for your landscaping and backyard habitat needs. Restore Wildlife […]

May is Native Plant Appreciation Month!

By Cathy McQueeney on Apr 30, 2018 in Fish and wildlife habitat, Weeds

Backyard Habitat Certification Program Phase 2 Expansion

By Cathy McQueeney on Apr 25, 2018 in Fish and wildlife habitat, Working together

Phase 2 of the Backyard Habitat Certification Program kicked off on a sun-filled morning, Monday, April 23, 2018, in Wilsonville. This expansion of the Backyard Habitat Certification Program will bring highly desired services […]

Backyard Habitat Certification Program

By Cathy McQueeney on Mar 28, 2017 in Fish and wildlife habitat, Home landscape, Working together

The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District announces the expansion of the Backyard Habitat Certification Program in Clackamas County! The Backyard Habitat Certification Program is a joint project of the Audubon Society of […]

Board views possible project site on Milk Creek

The District’s Natural Resource Priorities

By Tom Salzer on Dec 8, 2016 in Fish and wildlife habitat, Water quality & quantity, Weeds, Working lands

The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District has four top priorities when addressing conservation needs in Clackamas County: water, wildlife, weeds, and working lands. These priorities are part of our larger set of District […]

Birding Event at the Beavercreek Farm

By Cathy McQueeney on Sep 23, 2013 in Fish and wildlife habitat, Rural living, Workshops, education & events

One of the many resources we are cataloging on our historic farm in Beavercreek is wildlife. To aid us in determining the different species that might be sharing the farm with us, we’re looking […]