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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Shelby grassroots effort cleans 18 miles of Black Fork River
John Schroeder helped organize the private, grassroots effort with an established goal to clean the Black Fork River of its obstructions.
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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 […]
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Richland County Farm Bureau, Soil and Water host joint celebration
The Richland County Farm Bureau and Richland Soil and Water Conservation District hosted a joint annual celebration Thursday in Shelby.
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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. To recognize Leonard’s dedication […]