Thursday, May 2, 2024
The Dirt on Conservation

The Dirt on Conservation

Bull Country compost

Conservation planning has been the root of the efforts to save our nation's precious soil since the Dust Bowl era some 80 years ago.
Rock carins

Turner Provost of Belmont Soil and Water Conservation District urges people to just say no to rock cairns.
healthy soil

Pete Conkle talks about his fall do-list on his farm and encourages others to take part.

CAMBRIDGE, Ohio -- Recently, the Guernsey Soil & Water Conservation District hosted a local Meadowbrook HS student in its volunteer training program. Erica Showalter,...
composting waste

Consider a resolution to reduce your waste — reuse, repurpose and completely wear things out before discarding them as waste.
mud

Learn more about strategies to keep soil healthy, by keeping an armor on the soil, and not allowing erosion issues to take root.
christmas tree

Forest and Wildlife Technician Caitlin Harris discusses how to start the new year with a healthier environment by recycling your Christmas tree.
science project

Beginning in fifth grade, all across Ohio, students are exposed to the scientific method through their experiences in their schools' science fairs.

Ohio fur trapping season is around the corner. The season begins Nov. 10 and runs until Jan. 31, 2013, except for otters and beavers...
forest

Deciding if and when to cut timber, and selling it, can be very overwhelming. Ohio has a program for landowners to "Call Before You Cut." Learn more.