The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District has a new video that explains our Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP). The Oregon Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) is a voluntary program for agricultural landowners […]
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Native Plant Sales for 2021-2022
Native plants are a great way to beautify your yard, pollinator garden, or hedgerow! While wintertime may seem gloomy, the promise of a new growing season is just around the corner. Now is […]
Get to Know the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District
Every day we meet people who aren’t familiar with the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District. But that’s okay! We are always excited to meet new neighbors. And we certainly enjoy the exclamations […]
Do You Know about “Pasture Bullies?”
“Pasture Bullies” are plants that are toxic to horses and livestock. These toxic plants include invasive weeds and non-pasture plants that can seriously harm or kill your animals. Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation […]
October Invasive Weed of the Month: Himalayan Blackberry
Himalayan blackberry (Rubus bifrons) tantalizes us with its sweet fruits in the summer and tortures us with its prickly vines all year long. Also known as Armenian Blackberry, this wide-spread and aggressive weed […]
Got Manure? Put a Cover on It!
If you have livestock or horses, then you have manure! You may have a mountain of manure that grows daily. So, is it a problem or is it a benefit? If large […]
Source Water Protection Week: September 26 – October 2
Join us in celebrating the first annual Source Water Protection Week: September 26 – October 2, 2021. While this is the first time recognizing this week, protecting our drinking water sources is important […]
Prepare Now for Fall Pastures
Fall pasture management can help ensure a healthy pasture for next year. As dry summer days give over to autumn rains, pasture grasses experience new root growth and work to store carbohydrates in […]
Small Farm School 2021 – Registration is Open!
Registration for Small Farm School 2021 is now open. Click here to register! Small Farm School is a one-day educational event for beginning and intermediate small-scale farmers and rural land stewards. This year is […]
