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Do You Have Oregon White Oak Trees on Your Property?
Oregon white oak (Quercus garryana) is a magnificent tree historically prevalent in the Willamette Valley. Oak-associated habitats are culturally significant and support hundreds of plant,...
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It’s Time for the 2020 Native Plant Sales!
Oceanspray is just one of the many plants available at local native plant sales. The 2020 winter native plant sales are underway at numerous locations surrounding Clackamas County. Native plants are...
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Postponed – Gardening for Wildlife: Naturescaping Workshop
The Gardening for Wildlife Workshop can help you help pollinators! (Photo by Jason Faucera) This event has been postponed due to concerns over the Corona virus. Efforts are underway to present this in...
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District Adds Native Pollinator Hedgerow
Temps hovered near 30 degrees when staff began the pollinator hedgerow project. Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District staff grabbed shovels, wheelbarrows, and rakes on a frosty March morning...
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Celebrate Native Plant Appreciation Week!
Boot Brushes at work! Note the weed seeds captured here. Photo courtesy: Emily Stevenson, Skamania County Noxious Weed Program Native Plant Appreciation Week is April 26-May 2, 2020. This annual...
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National Pollinator Week 2020: June 22nd – 28th
Pollinator visiting camas photo by Jason Faucera 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...
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Pollinator Challenge: Lawn Management Without Pesticides
Achieving the perfect lawn can be challenging. These lawn management hints can help. Can lawn management practices contribute to the improved health of our pollinators? The answer is a resounding YES!...
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It’s Time to Order Native Plants
Red flowering currant is an oak associated native plant. Photo by Mike Pennington Native plants are a great way to beautify your yard, pollinator garden, or hedgerow! While wintertime may seem gloomy,...
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After the Ice Storm: Assessing Tree Damage and Moving Forward
The February 2021 ice storm damaged many trees in urban and rural areas of Clackamas County. The recent ice storm caused a lot of damage across the Willamette Valley and tested the strength of every...
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Gardening for Wildlife: Naturescaping Workshop
The Gardening for Wildlife Workshop can help you help pollinators! (Photo by Jason Faucera) Gardening for Wildlife: Naturescaping Fundamentals Registration is now open for the Gardening for Wildlife...
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Celebrate Native Plant Appreciation Week!
Oregon grape is Oregon’s state plant and supports our native birds and wildlife. Native Plant Appreciation Week is April 25-May 1, 2021. This annual celebration provides an opportunity to reflect on...
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National Invasive Species Awareness Week, May 15 – 22
What’s better that one National Invasive Species Awareness Week for 2021? How about two? National Invasive Species Awareness Week Part 2 (May 15 – 22, 2021) is upon us! Take some time this week to...
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National Pollinator Week 2021: June 21st – 27th
Pollinator visiting camas photo by Jason Faucera 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...
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2022 Native Plant Sales
Native Plant Sales include low-growing plants like red flowering currant. Photo by Mike Pennington The 2022 Native Plant Sales are wrapping up. If you don’t get an opportunity to take advantage of one...
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Gardening for Wildlife Workshop
The Gardening for Wildlife Workshop can help you help pollinators! (Photo by Jason Faucera) Gardening for Wildlife: Naturescaping Fundamentals Mark your calendars now for the Gardening for Wildlife...
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Oregon Invasive Species Awareness Week, May 15 – 21
The Governor proclaimed May 15-21, 2022 Oregon Invasive Species Awareness Week. This week is Oregon Invasive Species Awareness Week. Spread the word — not the weeds! Oregon Invasive Species Awareness...
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National Pollinator Week 2022: June 20th – 26th
Pollinator visiting camas photo by Jason Faucera 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...
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2023 Native Plant Sales
Native Plant Sales include low-growing plants like red flowering currant. Photo by Mike Pennington The 2023 Native Plant Sales are in full swing. If you don’t get an opportunity to take advantage of...
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Gardening for Wildlife Workshop
The Gardening for Wildlife Workshop can help you help pollinators! (Photo by Jason Faucera) Gardening for Wildlife: Naturescaping Fundamentals Registration is now open for the Gardening for Wildlife...
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It’s the 2023 Spring Garden Fair!
Join the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District at the Clackamas County Master Gardener 2023 Spring Garden Fair on Saturday and Sunday, May 6 and 7, 2023, at the Clackamas Event Center in...
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