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 […]

Detecting, controlling, and eradicating invasive plants are topics captured in the Weeds category. Invaders affect wildlife and crop production. In some cases they pose health risks to people and animals.
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 […]
The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation is accepting applications for two positions with our organization. Please follow the links below to find all of the information for each position. WeedWise Specialist and CWMA […]
The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District is seeking qualified candidates for a WeedWise Program Specialist to support program efforts on the Mt Hood National Forest to help protect natural areas and […]
Spurge laurel (Daphne laureola) is neither a spurge nor a laurel, but rather an invasive plant in the Daphne family. This perennial plant has poisonous berries, spreads aggressively in our native forests, and […]
The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District is seeking qualified candidates for a WeedWise Program Specialist/Cooperative Weed Management Area Coordinator position to help protect local and regional working lands and natural areas. […]
Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District is happy to be participating in the second annual Tree School Field Day at the Hopkins Demonstration Forest in Oregon City! The day will include a schedule […]
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 […]
Japanese knotweed (Fallopia japonica) has been called a “botanical bully” and “the alien shrub that can’t be stopped.” It is considered invasive in many parts of the world. This gives you a pretty […]
Puncturevine (Tribulus terrestris) is aptly named! This invasive weed has spiny seed heads on it that can easily puncture a bike tire, inflatable raft, animal paw, or footwear. Be on the lookout because […]
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