MANSFIELD — Richland Soil and Water Conservation District (Richland SWCD) will host its annual Native Plant Workshop and sale on Tuesday, May 12. The evening begins at 5 p.m. at the Longview Center Meeting Room, 1495 W. Longview Avenue, Mansfield. Natives in Harmony will have native plants for sale at 5:00 p.m. At 6:00 p.m. Rachel […]
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Order fish for your pond via Richland Soil & Water Conservation District
MANSFIELD — The Richland Soil and Water Conservation District (Richland SWCD) is excited to announce orders are being accepted for the Pond Fish Sale until April 2. Customers may order Bluegill, Yellow Perch, Largemouth Bass, Fathead Minnows, Channel Catfish, Hybrid Bluegill, Redear Sunfish, White Amur. Pond Conditioner, Optimal Fish Food, and Plastic Bags and Ties may […]
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Mansfield-area residents invited to learn about ponds at March 16 RSWCD clinic
MANSFIELD – Ponds can create a sense of serenity, a focal point, and a source of recreation on your property. They can also be used as a source of drinking water, fire suppression, and watering source for crops and livestock. Many people think creating and owning a pond is as simple as digging a hole and letting […]
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Kingwood Center Gardens to host Galentine’s Day event on Feb. 13
MANSFIELD – Celebrate Galentine’s Day with a fun night making a beautiful woodland-themed resin pendant under the instruction of Abigail Kent of Emerald Bee Creations and Kingwood Center Gardens on Friday, Feb. 13. This special conservation creation event begins at 5:30 p.m. at Kingwood Center Gardens. The evening includes learning about woodland stewardship with Katie Gerber, Ohio […]
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RSWCD’s 2026 creation arts & crafts workshop schedule announced
MANSFIELD – Richland Soil and Water Conservation District (Richland SWCD) is pleased to announce the popular quarterly Conservation Creation Arts and Crafts Workshop series will continue in 2026. The workshops are free for up to 25 participants per workshop due to the generosity of donors who contributed to the recent Richland County Foundation Richland Gives campaign to […]
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Richland Soil & Water Conservation District celebrates 77th anniversary
MANSFIELD — Richland Soil and Water Conservation District (Richland SWCD) celebrated soil and water conservation at the 77th annual Celebration on Sept. 11. The celebration brought together partners, volunteers, elected official, and community members to share the District’s mission and the past year’s impact and accomplishments of award recipients and Richland SWCD. The Celebration began with the […]
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How can you help Monarch butterflies?
MANSFIELD — Tree leaves beginning to change colors is a beautiful sign of fall. Another sign of fall is seeing milkweed seed pods starting to dry out in preparation of being harvested. Milkweed is the only host plant of monarch butterflies, meaning it’s the only plant monarch butterflies will lay eggs on and the only plant monarch […]
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Richland Soil & Water Conservation to plant a tree honoring Volunteer of the Year
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 […]
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Richland Soil & Water Conservation District seeks board supervisor candidates
MANSFIELD – Richland Soil and Water Conservation District (Richland SWCD) is seeking candidates to fill one open position on the Board of Supervisors for a term beginning Jan. 1, 2026. Richland SWCD Board of Supervisors are publicly elected by a special general election conducted by the Ohio Soil and Water Conservation Commission. Voting for the 2026 term […]
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RSWCD invites the community to learn about native plants on May 13 at Longview Center
MANSFIELD — Richland Soil and Water Conservation District (Richland SWCD) will host the annual Native Plant Workshop plus Sale Tuesday, May 13 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The event will be held at the Longview Center Meeting Room, 1495 W. Longview Avenue, Mansfield. The event will feature guest speaker Gale Martin of Natives in Harmony. […]