Native Plant Workshop plus Sale Date: 05/13/2025 Time: 05:30 pm-07:30 pm Location: The Longview Center Meeting Room, 1495 W. Longview Avenue, Mansfield. Organizer: Richland Soil and Water Conservation District Cost: Free Contact and more info: Contact@richlandswcd.net https://richlandswcd.net About the event: The Richland Soil and Water Conservation District will host the Native Plant Workshop plus Sale […]
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Fun & interactive Soil Open House set for Feb. 19
MANSFIELD – Healthy soil is necessary for healthy humans, wildlife, crops, flora and fauna to thrive. We can’t take it for granted because it isn’t an endless natural resource. It can take over 100 years to create one inch of topsoil. That’s longer than the average person’s lifespan. To raise awareness of the importance of soil […]
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Richland County Foundation awards grant to water conservation district
MANSFIELD – The Richland County Foundation Gift of Grain Fund Committee has awarded a grant to support the Richland County Soil and Water Conservation District (RCSWCD). The grant will fund a collaborative project called Cultivating Minds that brings together RCSWCD, Richland County Farm Bureau, and the Mansfield Richland County Public Library. It will provide three […]
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Richland Soil & Water Conservation District set to celebrate 76 years on Sept. 26
MANSFIELD — Richland Soil and Water Conservation District (Richland SWCD) invites you to celebrate the past year’s accomplishments in conservation Thursday, Sept. 26. The celebration will be held at the Area Agency on Aging, located at 2131 Park Avenue West in Ontario at 11:30 a.m. The public is invited to the celebration which includes lunch, […]
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Richland County Pasture & Grazing School series set to begin in June
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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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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Annual tree seedling sale to benefit Clear Fork FFA
MANSFIELD — Did you know trees help improve water quality in streams, rivers, and lakes by reducing flooding and minimizing chemical/sediment runoff? The tree’s leaves act as a large umbrella capturing rainwater as it falls, which reduces the speed and amount of rain or snow that reaches the ground and becomes stormwater runoff. You can help Clear […]
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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 […]