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Травень - місяць обізнаності про лісові пожежі

Part of the beauty of the Pacific Northwest is the lush forested land that surrounds our homes and communities. This beauty is fragile, however, as we have...

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У штаті Орегон триває Тиждень обізнаності про інвазивні види!

This week is Oregon Invasive Species Awareness Week.  Spread the word — not the weeds! Oregon Invasive Species Awareness Week is an opportunity for all...

Читати далі У штаті Орегон триває Тиждень інформування про інвазивні види!

Травневий інвазійний бур'ян місяця: Помаранчевий яструб

Don’t let the attractive flowers of orange hawkweed fool you! Orange hawkweed (Hieracium aurantiacum) is a fairly new invasive weed in Clackamas County....

Читати далі Травневий інвазійний бур'ян місяця: Помаранчевий яструб

Нещодавно відкритий органічний гербіцид виявився безпечним та ефективним проти майже всіх інвазивних бур'янів!  

hr Invasive weeds can be extremely damaging and pose a real threat to the social, economic, and ecological health of our communities.  One important tool for...

Читати далі Нещодавно відкритий органічний гербіцид виявився безпечним та ефективним проти майже всіх інвазивних бур'янів!

Квітневий бур'ян місяця: Гірчиця часникова

Garlic mustard (Alliaria petiolata) is an increasingly invasive weed in our community.  Native to central and western Europe, this fast-growing plant commonly...

Читати далі Квітневий бур'ян місяця: Часникова гірчиця

Польовий день боротьби з лісовими бур'янами

Join Clackamas SWCD’s Justin Cooley at Hopkins Demonstration Forest in Beavercreek, Oregon on Субота, Квітень 12, 2025 for a Forest Weed Management Field...

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Березень’s Weed of the Month: Canada thistle

Canada thistle (Cirsium arvense) is a widespread invasive weed found in all parts of Clackamas County.  Unlike the many native thistles found in Oregon,...

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Its National Invasive Species Awareness Week!

hr National Invasive Species Awareness Week (Лютий 24-28, 2025) kicks off today! Each year, folks around the country take a week to consider the many...

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Weed tools

Weed Tool Library is Open for Business!

The Clackamas Soil and Water District has a Weed Tool Library.  This free resource includes 17 different shrub and tree removal tools and lake rakes available...

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NISAW Flyer for Invasive Species Awareness Week

It’s National Invasive Species Awareness Week!

  National Invasive Species Awareness Week (Лютий 24 – 28, 2025) has begun! Once a year, folks from around the country take a full week to...

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The Undesirable Beauty of Lesser Celandine

  Each spring we welcome the return of abundant flowers and cherish them as they lift our spirits. Unfortunately, some of these beautiful plants have...

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Scotch broom bushes with yellow flowers

Лютий’s Weed of the Month: Scotch Broom

hr Лютий is the one month of the year that many of us associate with love and romance. We cut out paper hearts for Valentine’s Day cards and wrap cut...

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We are Hiring for Multiple WeedWise Technicians!

The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District is seeking qualified candidates for multiple WeedWise Technicians to support program efforts in the Mt Hood...

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Січень 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...

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Green leaves and red berries of English holly

Грудень Invasive Weed of the Month: English Holly

Green leaves and red berries of English holly English holly (Ilex aquifolium) is a popular evergreen frequently noticed during the month of Грудень.  Festive...

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Листопад Invasive Weed of the Month: Spurge Laurel

  Spurge laurel (Daphne laureola) is neither a spurge nor a laurel, but rather an invasive plant in the Daphne family.  This perennial plant has...

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Close up of Himalayan blackberry flower.

Жовтень 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...

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Вересень Invasive Weed of the Month: Japanese Knotweed

Japanese knotweed (Fallopia japonica) has been called a “botanical bully” and “the alien shrub that can’t be stopped.” It is considered...

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Tips to Tackle and Control Blackberry

We’ve picked our fill of the sweet blackberry fruits, so it’s time to get serious about Himalayan blackberry management. Now is an ideal time to...

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Серпень Invasive Weed of the Month: Puncturevine

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...

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Clean Your Boots to Protect Our Natural Areas

Clean your boots!  And your sneakers, sandals, and flip-flops too.  Give them a quick check before and after you hike to prevent the spread of invasive...

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Tansy Poisons Livestock – and Neighborly Relationships!

Tansy ragwort (Jacobaea vulgaris) has long tormented hay producers and rural landowners who graze livestock. Horses and cows are especially susceptible to this...

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Липень Invasive Weed of the Month: Tansy Ragwort

Tansy ragwort (Senecio jacobaea) is an invasive weed with a long and deadly history in the Pacific Northwest. In Oregon, it is designated as a Class B invasive...

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Інвазивний бур'ян місяця червня: Поліцейський шолом

Policeman’s helmet (Impatiens glandulifera) is an invasive annual which threatens streams and rivers throughout the Pacific Northwest. It is a Class B...

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