Don’t give bats a bad rap —they just need help and understanding
Recently, a friend told me about a bat flying in their barn. It was late December and right before a cold spell. It landed...
That old, abandoned road on your property may not be abandoned
To prevent headaches or disputes, if you've got an abandoned road on your property, find out if the road was ever vacated and is no longer an official road.
Bees? It’s a valuable, and fun, hobby
In 2009 I started something that I never thought I would do -- beekeeping! (If someone had told me a few years ago that...
Focusing in on conservation
So much of life depends upon your point of view. Everyone has different experiences and learns from a unique perspective.
My grade school consisted of...
A tried-and-true solution to nutrient pollution, then and now
From cattle to commerce, mills to malls, and farmlands to frack pads, every watershed has historically supported a large variety of ever-changing land uses,...
The pros and cons of owning a pond
Private ponds can be a great way to add function, as well as scenic beauty, to your property. A properly constructed pond can provide...
Winter time means it is a good time to control invasive species in the...
It’s January and it’s cold — not surprising for our area. However, as you look out the window praying for that so-called “global warming”...
The dirt on conservation
CAMBRIDGE, Ohio -- Recently, the Guernsey Soil & Water Conservation District hosted a local Meadowbrook HS student in its volunteer training program. Erica Showalter,...
Foresters can offer sound advice on timber sales
An explanation of the different types of foresters available.
Carroll County producers to receive cost share for installing cover crops
(This article was co-written by Ray Rummell and Linda Yeager, both from the Carroll SWCD.)The Carroll Soil and Water Conservation District established a cover...
