Chances are when you think of seeing birds in Ohio, upland birds like pheasants may not be the first species to come to mind. That’s partly because populations of upland birds have declined since the mid 1900s. But today, there’s renewed interest in restoring local habitat for upland bird species like these.
Read MoreAshland SWCD supervisor election period runs July 27 to August 25. Click here for all the details on how to make your vote count!
Read MoreWe all know the saying about death and taxes. But what does that mean for you and your family farm? Ashland SWCD Outreach Specialist Ruth McCrea talks about the keys of farmland preservation…
Read MoreSometimes you and your neighbor just can’t see eye to eye, especially if you think what they are doing on their property is causing problems on your property. Drainage concerns are a tricky issue when they come into our office. Here’s a look at what Ohio Drainage Law says and what Ashland SWCD can and can’t do to help you out.
Read MoreOhio Certified Volunteer Naturalists Tim & Paula Lacey took three trips to the Hazel Willis Woods this spring to begin a wildflower inventory. Here’s a look at what they’ve found so far…
Read MoreOhio Certified Volunteer Naturalists Tim & Paula Lacey led our first Wildflower Walk at the Hazel Willis Woods last month. Here’s a recap of what they found…
Read MoreIt’s never easy talking about farm transitions, whether that’s transferring the day-to-day farm management decisions or determining if the family will continue to farm for the next generation. Join Ashland SWCD & Centerra Cooperative for our Conservation Chat: Future of the Family Farm on July 11.
Read MoreIt’s almost time for our annual Rain Bean on Main Street event! Check out the details of this amazing event and find out how to make one of these one-of-a-kind beauties your own!
Read MoreLooking for help implementing conservation practices on your farm? MWCD is partnering with Ashland SWCD to offer a variety of conservation cost share programs all designed at improving water quality in our watershed.
Read MoreWhat if your farm could grow money? Find out the scoop on all the latest cost share opportunities, from what H2Ohio might look like in Ashland County to cover crops to livestock exclusion fencing to log jam removal and more. Join Ashland SWCD at Twin Oak Farms to find out about all the cost-share opportunities available in our area.
Read MoreSummer is the perfect time to get outdoors and build skills and memories that will last a lifetime with your kids! Click for more details about our amazing Nature Journaling program at the Hazel Willis Woods this summer!
Read MoreTilling the soil may “feel right,” but the truth is tillage can be damaging to your soil health and increase the chances for erosion. Northern Ohio Watershed Corps member Cora Crilow shares the scoop on why no-till is a no-brainer in much of Ashland County.
Read MoreWho doesn’t love free money? Join Ashland SWCD at Twin Oaks Farm for a rundown of the different cost share and grant opportunities available through the SWCD, NRCS and potentially through H2Ohio in the future!
Read MoreLearning is a lifelong adventure! Join naturalist Carrie Elvey of Darwin’s Dream for a hands-on summer learning adventure at the Hazel Willis Woods!
Read MoreJoin Ashland SWCD for our second annual Ohio Certified Volunteer Naturalist training at the Hazel Willis Woods! Participants will learn ecological concepts, nature interpretation, stewardship, fundamental identification skills, and the natural history of Ohio’s flora & fauna with renowned naturalist Carrie Elvey.
Read MoreCheck out Ashland SWCD’s new cover crop crimper/roller in our equipment rental program. It’s FREE for producers within MWCD’s jurisdictional boundaries. And don’t forget about our cover crop interseeder. These 2 tools can help take your cover crop game to the next level!
Read MoreApril showers bring May flowers, and those flower are even better when they are native! Join Ashland SWCD at Forbes Farmstead Market in Perrysville to learn more about native plants, pollinators and how the two work togethers.
Read MoreApril showers bring May flowers, and some of our favorite flowers are from native plants. April is Native Plant Month, so learn about the benefits native plants provide to your landscape. Ready to learn more? then plan to attend our upcoming Conservation Chat: Plants Gone Wild at Forbes Farmstead Market in May!
Read MoreRising equipment prices are no fun for farmers. Combine that with wait lists of sometimes over a year, and finding the right farm equipment to help implement conservation practices on the farm and be a real challenge. But never fear! Ashland SWCD has the lineup of equipment you need to help implement your conservation practices.
Read MoreOne of the best things parents can do for their children is to encourage them to spend time outdoors. Nature exploration can provide lifelong benefits, from improving both physical and mental health to increasing academic skills and competency. In fact, even playing with dirt has been shown to reduce both stress and anxiety levels in children. Come join Ashland SWCD & Naturalist Carrie Elvey in a fun-filled summer of nature exploration through our newNature Journaling program
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