Helping People Help the Land
Crawford Soil & Water Conservation District
Our mission is to encourage and assist the people of Crawford County in making decisions for the wise use of our natural resources to provide a quality environment for all.
- 419-562-8280
- 3111 SR 98, Bucyrus, OH 44820
Upcoming Sales and Events:
Listen now to the April 2024
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Tree Sale:
Seedling Pick Up:
Crawford SWCD Parking Lot
Wednesday, April, 24th – 3:00-6:00 PM
Thursday, April, 25th – 7:30 AM-6:00 PM
Community Cleanup:
Saturday, May 4th – 10:00 – 11:00 AM
Locations:
Bucyrus – Aumiller Park and CC Fairground
Galion – Galion Bike Trail
New Washington – City Park
Pond Clinic:
Thursday, June 20th – 5:15-7:45 PM
Johns Pond – 2699 Carey Rd Bloomville
Agenda:
5:15-5:30 – Light meal provided by Lykens Country Crew 4-H Club
5:30-5:45- Pond Construction, SWCD Staff
5:45-6:15 – Nuisance Wildlife, Natahan Cass, Crawford County Wildlife Officer
6:15-7:15 – Pond Weed Identification, How to Control Them, Existing Pond Issues and Concerns, Eugene Braig, Director of Aquatic Ecosystems, OSU
7:15-7:45 Q and A with Speakers
Neighbor to Neighbor Conservation Series :
Growing Apples and Strawberries
Thursday, June 27th – 6:00-8:00 PM
The Pickwick Place, 1875 N. Sandusky Ave, Bucyrus
Guest speaker, Ethan Stuckey will lead us through tree pruning techniques, tree care and maintenance, and common problems on apple trees. We will then view a strawberry renovation demonstration and look at first year strawberry growth.
Raspberries, Corn, Rhubarb, and Asparagus Oh My!
Thursday, July 25th – 6:00-8:00 PM
4031 State Route 19, Bucyrus
Guest speaker, Ethan Stuckey will cover raspberry harvest and trellis design. We will walk thru and discuss modern white sweet corn varieties and end the evening with end of summer car for asparagus and rhubarb to promote a better harvest in the spring.
Crawford SWCD Photo Contest
Send us your best phots of Crawford Counties agriculture, nature, or 2024 photo contest featured theme: trees!
- This contest is open to youth and adults.
- Each photographer can submit 2 photos per category for a total of 6 photos.
- Photos must be taken in Crawford County, Ohio
- Entry implies consent for SWCD use of photo.
- A full list of guidelines can be found at on this PDF: Photo Contest
- Entries should be emailed to: diane.awbrey@oh.nacdnet.net