Try these green activities at home
While you're stuck at home, try these environmentally friendly and perhaps "fun" projects or ideas for this spring.
Conservation planning helps save our soil
Conservation planning has been the root of the efforts to save our nation's precious soil since the Dust Bowl era some 80 years ago.
Forestry management benefits landowners
The function and health of a forest are important from an ethical standpoint, but also in reaching a landowner's goals for their property.
Soil testing offers insight to nutrient runoff
Soil testing provides the baseline needed for action in regards to runoff. Learn more about this and other conservation practices to reduce nutrient runoff.
Consult and respect neighbors to avoid pollution, drainage disputes
Bob Griesmer reflects on the two most frequent issues discussed during his time at Geauga County SWCD — drainage and agricultural use issues.
Ohioans better prepare for the spotted lanternfly
Ohioans better prepare — the spotted lanternfly was confirmed in Beaver and Allegheny counties, in Pa., just across the border from Columbiana County, Ohio.
Implementing better conservation practices at home can inspire others
Convincing others to be more conservation-minded starts with implementing good conservation practices at home, first. Learn where to get started.
Attracting birds to your backyard this spring
Providing bird feeders as supplemental food sources during the winter can not only attract birds to your backyard but can also help them.
The benefits of not tilling fields and gardens
Learn how no-till can minimize soil erosion, reduce soil compaction, save time and money and yield healthier soil to grow crops and gardens.
Rainy seasons leave challenges
Last spring’s relentless rainfall played havoc individual fields and this year could be a repeat. Plan now to find solutions to increased rainfall.
