ASHLAND — Forget ghosts, goblins and things that go bump in the night. This October, Ashland Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) is inviting families to discover the real magic hiding in the woods during its newest Conservation Chat: The Not-So-Spooky Forest. From Oct. 1 through 31, families can take part in a fall forest […]
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Water you waiting for? Dive into stream science and protect Mohican, one of Ohio’s most treasured rivers
ASHLAND — If you’ve ever wondered what’s happening beneath the surface of your local creek — or why the health of our streams matters to everyone from anglers and paddlers to local businesses — Ashland Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) has an invitation for you: Grab a pair of shoes you don’t mind getting […]
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Mohican River Watershed is the epicenter of water quality improvement
Solutions Journalism Series This story is Part II of a two-part Solutions Journalism series about the Mohican River’s water quality and how local agencies are working to address the issue. “Who wouldn’t want to come out here, go for a run or walk? It’s so peaceful,” Ashland County Park District Director Eric Schneider said, standing […]
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Habitat stewardship focus of Sept. 6 conservation chat
MIFFLIN — As interest in habitat stewardship and connecting with nature continues to grow nationwide, Ashland Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) is helping local residents deepen their understanding through a new educational series designed to empower and inspire. The Branching Out Conservation Chat, part two in a three-part habitat stewardship series, will take place […]
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Cover crops cover the conservation bases; learn more April 8 in Perrysville
PERRYSVILLE — When it comes to farming, there’s no one a farmer trusts more than a fellow farmer — someone who knows what it’s like to spend hours in the tractor, to put in the daylight to dark hours and be at the mercy of the weather and the markets. That’s why Ashland Soil and […]
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Conservation chat on mud management set for Feb. 11 at Pleasant Hill
PERRYSVILLE — Livestock producers know the pains of dealing with mud. Whether it’s seasonal rainfall or melting snow, wet weather and livestock can create a messy situation. That’s why Ashland Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) is inviting area livestock producers to join them for a Conservation Chat on Mud Management Feb. 11 at Pleasant […]
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AU’s senior art exhibit set for April 11 to May 4 at Coburn Gallery
ASHLAND — The Senior Art + Design Exhibition, which features the capstone experiences for graduating Ashland University art students, will run from Thursday, April 11, through Saturday, May 4, at the Coburn Art Gallery in the Center for the Arts (331 College Ave.). Thursday’s opening features a reception from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., with the […]
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H2Ohio Rollout, Cover Crops to be focus of April 11 meeting in Perrysville
PERRYSVILLE — Unseasonably warm temperatures have many Ashland County residents itching to get their hands in the dirt and get to work on their gardens and flower beds. But the key to a successful growing season lies just as much in the prep work done before planting than getting the plants in the ground and […]
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Rated M for Manure show set for Dec. 5 in Loudonville
LOUDONVILLE — Sometimes crap happens. And if you’re a livestock farmer, it’s guaranteed to happen every single day. How you plan to handle that crap is a key component to a successful operation. That’s why area soil and water conservation district from Ashland, Holmes, Medina and Lorain counties are joining forces with the Muskingum Watershed […]
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Family-friendly fall fun planned Oct. 21 at Hazel Willis Woods
MIFFLIN TOWNSHIP — Are you looking for some FANGtastic fall fun that will ensure all the BOOS and GHOULS in your family have a SPOOKtacular time? Then it would be a GRAVE mistake to miss Ashland Soil and Water Conservation District’s (SWCD) October Conservation Chat: The Not So Spooky Forest. The event will take place […]