MANSFIELD — Each year Richland Soil and Water Conservation District (Richland SWCD) recognizes one person as the Volunteer of the Year for outstanding support of the district.
Richland SWCD is pleased to announce this year’s recipient is Elaine Oswald of Mansfield.
To recognize Elaine’s dedication to the district, a Green Gable Black Gum tree will be planted in her honor Aug. 20 at 10 a.m. at Liberty Park in Mansfield.
Elaine will also be recognized at the Richland SWCD annual Celebration on Sept. 11 at 11:30 a.m. at the Area Agency on Aging Hawkins Center in Ontario.
The public is invited to attend both events.
Elaine has volunteered with Richland Soil and Water Conservation District since 2016.
Elaine serves the district as a precipitation monitor and provides daily reports of rain and snow amounts on the Richland Soil and Water Conservation District website.
Elaine said she volunteers with Richland Soil and Water Conservation District because she has always been interested in conservation of our natural resources and felt monitoring precipitation was an easy way to participate.
She has bachelor’s degrees in biology and geology. As part of her education she studied soils and is an avid gardener.
Call 419-747-8686 or go to http://richlandswcd.net/ to register for the annual Celebration, learn about volunteer opportunities, services, programs, and upcoming workshops provided by Richland SWCD.
Richland Soil and Water Conservation District develops, implements, and assists landowners, government agencies and our partners with a wide range of natural resource conservation programs.
Programs and assistance of the Richland Soil and Water Conservation District are available without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, or veteran status.