Can lawn management practices contribute to the improved health of our pollinators? The answer is a resounding YES! Here are some helpful suggestions to consider during National Pollinator Week, and the rest of […]
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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 […]
Western Bluebirds Soar at Conservation Resource Center
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 […]
District Adds Native Pollinator Hedgerow
Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District staff grabbed shovels, wheelbarrows, and rakes on a frosty March morning to build a native pollinator hedgerow. The hedgerow took advantage of two berms which run across […]
How to Choose a Good Pollinator Seed Mix
Our colleagues at the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service have put together a guide entitled How to Choose a Good Pollinator Seed Mix. We are excited to share this guide during National Pollinator […]
May is Native Plant Month!
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 […]
Growing a Moss Lawn
There are many ecological benefits to growing a moss lawn as we recently learned in Cathy Burk’s article The Benefits and Ecology of a Moss Lawn. Now that your curiosity is piqued, you […]
Soil Health and the Cotton Brief Challenge – Part 1
Are you curious about the health of your soil? Join a group of local farmers and home gardeners who are burying cotton underwear to assess the biological activity of their soil and the […]
Backyard Confidential – An Essay by Jay Kosa
In honor of national pollinator week (June 18 – 24) we are sharing this article written by Jay Kosa, the Communications Manager for Columbia Land Trust, a partner of the Backyard Habitat Certification […]
