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.
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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?
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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.
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Flanegan chosen Richland SWCD Cooperator of the Year
SHELBY — William R. Flanegan Jr. was awarded the Richland Soil and Water Conservation District (Richland SWCD) Cooperator of the Year at the joint annual celebration held with Richland County Farm Bureau Sept. 7 at the Kehoe Center in Shelby. In addition to being recognized by Richland SWCD, State Senator Mark Romanchuk, State Representative Marilyn John, […]
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Fox selected the Richland SWCD Volunteer of the Year
SHELBY – Richland Soil and Water Conservation District (Richland SWCD) announced Leonard N. Fox as the 2023 Richland SWCD Volunteer of the Year at the joint Richland County Farm Bureau and Richland SWCD annual celebration on Sept. 7 at the Kehoe Center. In addition to being recognized by Richland SWCD, State Senator Mark Romanchuk, State Representative […]
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RSWCD honors Shelby’s Fox as Volunteer of the Year
SHELBY — Richland Soil and Water Conservation District (Richland SWCD) recently held a volunteer appreciation picnic at Malabar Farm to express its gratitude to their volunteers. In addition to the picnic, Richland SWCD recognizes one volunteer each year who provides exemplary support to the district. This year’s recipient is Leonard N. Fox of Shelby.
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Richland SWCD sets May 3 native plant workshop
MANSFIELD – As gardening season gets underway, Richland Soil and Water Conservation District (Richland SWCD) encourages you to choose native plants when planning your garden or landscape. Native plants are more suited to our climate and soil and typically do better in our gardens than non-native species. They also provide excellent habitats and food for […]