Kick off 2026 by diving into the journey of clean, healthy water at Raindrop to River on January 10! 💧🌊 Join Ashland SWCD for hands-on activities, local water insights, and a chance to win a one-of-a-kind painted rain barrel—all at this family-friendly watershed celebration. RSVP for free and be part of shaping our community’s water future!
Read MoreSnow on the ground? Beautiful. Manure on frozen ground? Not so much. ❄️💩 Keep nutrients on your fields and out of our waterways—because a white winter shouldn’t come with a brown surprise! 😉
Read MoreWant to kick off 2026 with something actually refreshing? Join us on January 10th at 9 A.M. at the Perrysville Fire Department for our first Conservation Chat of the year! 🚒✨Ashland SWCD Water Quality Specialist Zoey Dudte is diving into:
💧 Cost-share opportunities (cover crops, log jam removal, exclusion fencing & more)
💧 Identifying conservation needs in your watershed
💧 Family-friendly activities (kids included!)
💧 PLUS—a chance to win a one-of-a-kind Ashland-themed rain barrel! 🌧️🎁
Farm safety saves lives! Don’t miss Lagoon Lifeline on Dec. 6 at 9 a.m. at Valley Vista Farm, Jeromesville — a free hands-on manure pit and electrical safety training for farmers and first responders. Hosted by Ashland SWCD and partners. Register today at lagoonlifeline.eventbrite.com
Read MoreIt’s not your typical farm meeting—and that’s exactly the point. On December 6, Ashland, Holmes and Wayne Soil and Water Conservation Districts will host the Conservation Chat: Lagoon Lifeline to provide hands-on manure pit rescue training for livestock producers and first responders.
Read MoreThis November, forget the razor—and the plow! As beards grow across Ashland County, Ashland SWCD is challenging farmers to leave the stubble where it really counts: in their fields. Discover why going no-till could be your farm’s smartest (and scruffiest) move yet in our latest column.
Read More🐄 Ready to level up your pasture game? Ashland Soil & Water is offering a FREE 60-day rental of a rotational grazing kit—no strings, just greener grass (and happier cows). 🌿 Plus, grab 2 FREE soil tests and a custom Nutrient Management Plan to save on fertilizer and boost yields. All thanks to our awesome partners at MWCD! Spots are limited—don’t let this grazy-good deal pass you by! 🐑
Read MoreDon’t let tree care maintenance questions “leaf” you hanging this fall. Join Ashland SWCD for our Don’t Get stumped Conservation Chat to chat with the pros about everything your trees need, from site selection and preparation to maintenance and harvest. RSVP today!
Read MoreCover crops are a great tool to help build soil health, and Ashland SWCD has just the tools you need to help get those seeds in the ground and growing with our equipment rental program. Soil Conservation Specialist Brennen Hart has the info you need to know on fall cover crops and seeding options.
Read More🍁 Ready for a fall adventure?
Ashland SWCD’s Not So Spooky Forest is back—and this year, it’s in-person at Hazel Willis Woods! 🌳👻 Explore the trails anytime in October with a scavenger hunt full of whimsical surprises. 🕸️ From skeleton horses to spider castles, you never know what you’ll find among the trees.
🎟️ Tickets: $5 per child / $10 family pack
👉 Register here: https://notsospookyforest25.eventbrite.com
When a creek on your property looks like a timber yard after a windstorm, it’s not just bad landscaping — it’s a public-safety issue. Fallen trees, tangled branches and accumulated brush create log jams that can divert water onto roads, wedge against bridges and chew away at stream banks. For Ashland County landowners in the Muskingum Watershed, help is available: the Debris Removal Program, a cost-share partnership between the Ashland Soil and Water Conservation District and the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District.
Read MoreH2Ohio first came to Ashland County last spring; this summer Ashland County farmers are in the midst of verifying their nutrient management plans, showcasing their commitment to being good stewards of our local soil and water resources by following best management practices when it comes to nutrient applications on the farm. Find out more from Ashland SWCD Water Quality Specialist Zoey Dudte.
Read MoreWhether you’re a farmer or a backyard gardener, knowing your soil’s nutrient levels and feeding your seeds is the foundation of a successful growing season. Ashland SWCD’s Water Quality Specialist Zoey Dudte shares the basics you need to know about soil testing and how Ashland SWCD can help.
Read MoreAnnual Meeting time is here again! From honoring our outstanding partners to electing new board members to guide Ashland SWCD, you won’t want to miss out on the 2025 Ashland SWCD Annual Meeting!
Read MoreIt’s not a bird, but these planes are spreading the Supermen of cover crops across Ashalnd County. Contact Ashland SWCD Soil Conservation Specialist Brennen Hart to launch your cover crop success story this fall! Aerial seeding application deadline is August 15.
Read MoreBranch out and grow your pollinator knowledge at Ashland SWCD’s Branching Out Conservation Chat! You’ll learn about Monarch-SAFE fields, invasive plants, natural areas and preserves, and explore the new pollinator planting at the Hazel Willis Woods along with learning more about hands-on volunteer opportunities.
Read MoreThis summer, trade screen time for green time! Discover how hands-on outdoor adventures with the Ashland Soil and Water Conservation District are helping kids grow healthier, happier, and more curious—one muddy trail and creek splash at a time.
Read MoreDon’t miss out on family fishing fun! Join Ashland SWCD, Ashland County Park District, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources & Rural Action for a day of family fishing fun on August 9. Registration is free with free goodie bags to the 1st 50 kids who register! Click for more info!
Read MoreRain Beat on Main Street 2026 has officially kicked off in Loudonville! Be sure to check out these beautiful barrels as they travel around the county, and be sure to vote and bid on your faves!
Read MoreCreating habitat for our winged friends can seem a daunting task, but join Ashland SWCD at the Heath White Farm outside of Greenwich on July 8 to get the buzz from the best in the buss-ness when it comes to creating pollinator and bird habitat on your property.
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