MANSFIELD – How we manage the land is becoming increasingly important. If land is over-grazed, over-planted and nutrients removed, we could have another Dust Bowl on our hands. To help prevent these scenarios and for the current generation’s land goals be met while looking to future generations, the Richland County Pasture & Grazing School Series was […]
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Richland Soil & Water Conservation District promotes Stewardship Week
MANSFIELD – Richland Soil and Water Conservation District (Richland SWCD), in partnership with the National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD), is celebrating the 69th annual Stewardship Week from April 28 to May 5. This year’s Stewardship Week theme is “May the Forest Be with You, Always.” Richland SWCD is a member of NACD, which oversees the […]
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Richland SWCD to host native plant workshop on May 5
MANSFIELD – As gardening season arrives, the Richland Soil and Water Conservation District (Richland SWCD) is hosting a free workshop on native plants. This event will take place on Wednesday, May 8 at 5:30 p.m. at the Longview Center, located at 1495 W. Longview Avenue in Mansfield. Guy Denny, retired Ohio Department of Natural Resources Chief […]
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Time to order pond fish from Richland Soil & Water Conservation District
MANSFIELD — We are seeing, smelling, and hearing signs of spring — daffodils blooming, smell of skunk spray and peepers! We would rather smell the daffodils and hear the peepers, but skunks have their purpose. Another sign of spring is getting your pond ready for summer. If part of your spring ritual involves stocking your […]
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Hooray for Herbs set for April 2 at Longview Center
MANSFIELD – The next Conservation Creation Arts & Crafts Workshop hosted by Richland Soil and Water Conservation District (Richland SWCD) will take place Tuesday, April 2 at 6 p.m. at the Longview Center located at 1495 W. Longview Avenue in Mansfield. The evening will focus on herbs with Christine Libby from Alta Florist & Greenhouse sharing her […]
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Have your pond questions answered at the March 13 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 […]
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Volunteer precipitation monitoring class set for Feb. 27 in Mansfield
MANSFIELD — The next training and orientation session for Richland Soil and Water Conservation District (Richland SWCD) Volunteer Precipitation Monitors will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 27 at 2 p.m. at the Richland County Longview Center at 1495 W. Longview Avenue, Suite 258, Mansfield. Registration is requested by Feb. 26 by emailing Contact@RichlandSWCD or calling Theresa at […]
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Learn how to combat invasive plants at Jan. 25 seminar
MANSFIELD – If you are a gardener one of your favorite winter activities may be to curl up in a comfy chair and page through seed and plant catalogues in anticipation of what you want to grow in your garden and on your property. Before you make purchases, consider whether a plant is native or […]
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RSWCD offers arts & crafts workshops in 2024
MANSFIELD – With the holidays upon us, you may be thinking about what to gift the favorite people in your life. How about gifting experiences? Now is the perfect time to think about next year’s Conservation Creation Arts & Crafts Workshops hosted by Richland Soil and Water Conservation District (Richland SWCD) to share with and gift […]
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Milkweed seed pod collection benefits Monarch butterflies, other pollinators
MANSFIELD — One sign of autumn is the colors on tree leaves are beginning to change into hues of red, orange, and gold. What a beautiful time of year to be outside and enjoy nature. Another sign of fall is seeing milkweed seed pods starting to dry out in preparation of being harvested. Milkweed is the only […]