Clackamas SWCD

05/23/2026

May is National Fire Preparedness Month and we're thinking about fire-resistant plants for your landscaping needs! Check out OSU's great Fire-resistant plants for home landscapes at https://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog/pnw-590-fire-resistant-plants-home-landscapes

Home landscaping is an important part of a community's resistance to wildfire. Learn what plants can help you create an attractive environment and reduce the risk of fire.

05/22/2026

Come take a tour of our Beavercreek Conservation Farm and learn about all of the exciting changes we'll be bringing to the property. Details can be found at https://conservationdistrict.org/2026/june-11-2026-beavercreek-farm-tour-clackamas-swcd.html

05/20/2026

May is National Wildfire Awareness Month! Learn how to take steps now to protect your property BEFORE fire season begins. This article focuses on the Intermediate Zone: 5-30 feet from your house. Read here: https://conservationdistrict.org/2026/wildfire-preparedness-intermediate-zone.html

05/20/2026

KGW recently featured the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District's Beavercreek Farm Transition! Check it out.

In Clackamas County, 15 acres are transforming into a living classroom for conservation, enabling landowners to observe and adopt innovative techniques.

05/19/2026

Did you know that this week is Oregon Invasive Species Awareness Week? Check out how you can "celebrate" here:https://conservationdistrict.org/2026/10-ways-to-celebrate-oregon-invasive-weed-awareness-week-2026.html
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Join us in celebrating Oregon Invasive W**d Awareness Week! This is the one week of the year to reflect on the invasive weeds impacting Oregon and for us to begin taking steps to combat these aggre…

05/18/2026

Save the Date! Learn about the exciting changes coming to our Beavercreek Farm.

05/15/2026

May is National Wildfire Awareness Month. Learn what you can do to help protect your home from wildfire at https://conservationdistrict.org/2026/wildfire-preparedness-immediate-zone.html

05/15/2026

Clackamas SWCD announces a Request for Proposals for a mural artist. The District plans to acknowledge and celebrate the property's historic barn's presence in the community by commissioning a mural inside of our office building. Details can be found at https://conservationdistrict.org/2026/request-for-proposals-barn-mural.html

05/14/2026

Our partnership grants are making a difference in the community. Learn how this local farmers market is leveraging our funds to educate children and put dollars directly into the pockets of agricultural producers at https://conservationdistrict.org/2026/growing-healthy-habits-thanks-to-clackamas-swcd.html

  Each year, the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) offers Partnership Support Grants to farmers markets in Clackamas County. These grants help markets pay for advertising, …

05/13/2026

May is National Wildfire Awareness Month! Join us for a free workshop hosted by OSU Extension on May 28th: Fire on the horizon: planning for post-fire recovery before wildfire strikes. For full agenda and registration, visit https://extension.oregonstate.edu/clackamas/events/fire-horizon-planning-post-fire-recovery-wildfire-strikes