Tag: conservation
Buy Ohio native shrubs from Stark County SWCD
Stark Soil and Water Conservation District is now accepting orders for Ohio native shrubs.
To keep growing, keep learning
Every month, the soil and water conservation districts are offering programs to help people learn how to improve their farms, homesteads and backyards.
A stream gone wild turns to flowing success story
The Rush Run stream restoration focused on a small but mighty creek that was causing a nightmare of erosion and sediment deposition.
Ohio Conservation winners look toward ‘next generation’
Five Ohio farm families were honored for their conservation efforts during an awards ceremony at the Farm Science Review on Sept. 22.
What is your manicured lawn really costing the environment?
Non-native landscapes that include turfgrass and ornamentals undermine ecosystem function and contribute to the destruction of healthy aquatic habitats.
The problem with ‘weeds’
Having a diversity of plants in your pasture can be good for your farm — you may just have to diversify your operation.
How to collect milkweed seed pods
Milkweed seed pods can be collected from September to November. Then the seeds can be planted or donated to a local soil and water conservation district.
How to help birds during fall migration
Migratory birds travel thousands of miles from September to October. Help from backyard conservationists along the way can help them make the flight safely.
Help improve pollinator habitats in Mahoning County, Ohio
Learn more about local programs in Mahoning County, Ohio, to establish pollinator habitats and find out how you can contribute to the conservation effort.
Local soil and water personnel are here to help with farm...
Whether or not a producer has a plan in place when a water contamination incident occurs, local soil and water personnel are there to help.
