Pastures for Profit Grazing School 05/15/2024
Join Richland Soil and Water Conservation District and our partners for this special workshop for anyone interested in pasture and grazing management. Those new to livestock and forage management are encouraged to join. This is a 3-day series. The Grazing School is July 23 and July 25 at The Longview Center from 6 to 9…… Continue reading →
Pastures for Profit Grazing School 05/15/2024
Join Richland Soil and Water Conservation District and our partners for this special workshop for anyone interested in pasture and grazing management. Those new to livestock and forage management are encouraged to join. This is a 3-day series. The Grazing School is July 23 and July 25 at The Longview Center from 6 to 9…… Continue reading →
Women for the Land Learning Circle 05/15/2024
Join Richland Soil and Water Conservation District and our partners for this special workshop for anyone interested in pasture and grazing management. Those new to livestock and forage management are encouraged to join. Lunch and a grazing stick are provided. Registration is requested by June 11 and the cost is $10.00 per person. Series sponsored…… Continue reading →
Richland County Ohio Field Day for Plain Growers 05/15/2024
Join Richland Soil and Water Conservation District and our partners for this special workshop for anyone interested in pasture and grazing management. Those new to livestock and forage management are encouraged to join. Lunch and a grazing stick are provided. Registration is requested by June 11 and the cost is $10.00 per person. Series sponsored…… Continue reading →
Kalkaska Conservation Tour 04/16/2024
Are you curious about what is going on in the conservation world in Kalkaska County? This is your chance to find out! Join us for a day of discovery and appreciation for the delicate balance between human activity and the preservation of our natural resources. On May 11, we will be ‘touring’ Kalkaska County to…… Continue reading →
Massachusetts Town Forest Conference (Ashland, MA) 08/15/2023
We are excited to announce the Massachusetts Town Forest Conference, a free event with registration and agenda available at bit.ly/3Kf27wZ. The conference promotes collaboration between professionals and volunteers who manage community forests, including foresters, planners, arborists, conservation commission members, land trusts, non-profit organizations, and forest landowners. It recognizes local efforts to enhance the climate resilience…… Continue reading →
Seminole Soil and Water Conservation District at the 2020 Orlando Wetlands Festival 01/10/2020
Come join the Seminole Soil & Water Conservation District at the biennial Orlando Wetlands Festival at the Orlando Wetlands Park just north of Fort Christmas! This event is free to attend and offers a little bit for all ages including exhibits, guided hikes and tours, presentations, games, live animals, native plant give-away and more!…… Continue reading →
Waldo County Utilizes New Approach to Forest Resource Protection 09/17/2018
The Waldo County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) of MidCoast Maine has been working in partnership with local landowners to improve the health of regional forests. Forests are facing unprecedented threats, including forest pests poised to decimate dominant tree species in Maine and invasive plants impacting forest regeneration. Conserving forests is a major focus…… Continue reading →
District plants inaugural tree along memorial trail 08/22/2018
Pennsylvania’s Erie County Conservation District (ECCD) teamed up with an Eagle Scout candidate to establish a new trail that will combine forest education with honoring community loved ones. In June, the district kicked off the Memorial Tree Trail project, planting the first tree in honor of the late Phil Fatica, a conservation district advocate. More…… Continue reading →
Howard SWCD uses technical assistance funds to work with local landowners, protect streambanks 08/17/2018
By Hunter Slifka [caption id="attachment_27982" align="alignright" width="283"] Technicians survey a streambank after completion.[/caption] Streams have the power to meander, move sediment, power industries, and destruct shorelines. With increasing flooding in recent years due to large rain events in the Midwest, streambanks in the region have been affected greatly. Programs and practices like shoreline protection and…… Continue reading →