Celebrate National Pollinator Week by taking a few moments to learn how you can best support our native pollinators! If you have listened to news reports over the last few years, you probably know that pollinators […]
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Celebrate National Pollinator Month With These Tips!
This June, in honor of National Pollinator Month, why not invite a pollinator home! We’ve put together several tips to help you get started. Plant an Unusable Area Consider planting native (non-invasive) plants […]
January Invasive Weed of the Month: English Ivy
English ivy (Hedera helix) may conjure up images of cozy, country cottages, but don’t be deceived. This invasive weed can destroy buildings, poison pets, and topple trees. Ivy grows quickly, requires little maintenance, […]
December Invasive Weed of the Month: English Holly
English holly (Ilex aquifolium) is a popular evergreen frequently noticed during the month of December. Festive decorators and traditional songs “deck the halls with boughs of holly”. For many people, the shiny, dark […]
Weekend Wildfire Warrior – Extended Zone
Preparing for wildfire season takes time and effort, but knowing you have taken the steps to protect your house can bring peace of mind. Join us as we explore Week 3 in our […]
Weekend Wildfire Warrior – Intermediate Zone
Preparing for wildfire season takes time and effort, but knowing you have taken the steps to protect your house can bring peace of mind. Join us as we explore Week 2 in our […]
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 […]
New Publications for Oregon White Oak
Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District has new resources available on Oregon white oak (Quercus garryana) . Oregon white oak is a magnificent tree with a long history in the Willamette Valley. Oak […]
Weekend Wildfire Warrior – Extended Zone
Preparing for wildfire season takes time and effort, but knowing you have taken the steps to protect your house can bring peace of mind. Join us as we explore Week 3 in our […]