News and Events

Contractor & Landowner Workshop

December 12, 2024

RSVP’s are due by December 9, 2024

See flyer for details:

November 7, 2024 10AM-1PM

October 26, 2024 9AM-Noon

Tire Collection Flyer

Fall Fundraiser – Native Trees, Shrubs, and Perennials along with Kiln Dried Cedar Nestboxes and Feeders

2024 Brochure- Publisher updated See the detailed information

2024 Fall Fundraiser Order Form Online draft 2 print just the pages that you need

– Order Deadline September 13th

Forestry & Wildlife Field Day October 17, 2024

We kindly request RSVP’s by October 15. Click on flyer for additional information and ways to register!

Local Working Group Meeting- September 10th, 2024 10 am

Join us at the USDA Service center for our local working group meeting to help our District Conservationist, Sean Drew, get an idea of what natural resource issues and concerns you have.

Our new district conservationist will be present to help you with any technical assistance or questions you may have for him.

This meeting is open to the public, we can’t wait to see you!

If you are unable to attend but want to have your input heard, please fill out this Form and email to Jennifer.Brown3@in.nacdnet.net prior to the September 10th meeting. We ask that you rate your top 10 concerns. If your specific concern is not listed on the above form, you may fill out this Survey and email to Jennifer.Brown3@in.nacdnet.net. You may also come into the office prior to the meeting and fill out a form.

Learn from Urban Soil Health Specialist, Megan Ayers on using cover crops, even in small scale urban practices.

She will teach you the importance of cover crop for soil health, what cover crop to choose and termination strategies.

Join the Wayne County SWCD and partners in working on a Small Scale!

Please RSVP so we may plan accordingly!

Wayne County SWCD receives Round Up Grant from Whitewater Valley REMC

Wayne County Soil and Water Conservation District was awarded a Round Up grant from Whitewater Valley REMC for the 2024 Conservation Days event which provides Wayne County 3rd/4th grade students the opportunity to learn about agriculture, natural resources, safety and more!

Wayne County Soil and Water Conservation District media release

2024 Pesticide Clean Sweep – 2024_clean_sweep_form

COMPOST WORKSHOP! Friday, June 7th @ 5:30pm

A FREE event held at the Wayne County Urban S.O.I.L. garden at the Wayne County Fair grounds.

Learn the ins and outs of composting with Megan Ayers, Urban Soil Health Specialist. We will have compost systems available at a 50% discount. (Cash/Check accepted)

There will be a FREE light dinner and dessert.

Bring your own seating! This is an outdoor event in our garden, not in the Kuhlman Center or Expo.

Please Click Here to RSVP by June 5th!