Conservation Districts are locally organized self-governing bodies chartered by the State. Through voluntary action and cooperation of landowners (and other stake holders), the District works to conserve land, water, forest, wildlife and other related resources for the benefit of all.
Fall 2018
Neighbor to Neighbor Conservation Series
Hops Farm
Wednesday, August 15th at 6:00 P.M., Farm is located on Orr Rd, 1/4 mile east of Knauss Rd. in Lykens Twp
Learn how to grow, tend and harvest hops for your own home brews
during this unique workshop hosted by Knauss Hops LLC. Farm owner
Glen Tooman will lead an informative workshop that will cover
sourcing and purchasing plants, preparing fields and
infrastructure, growing and harvesting hops, and disease management.
Canning Basics
Wednesday, September 5th at 6:00 P.M.,Bucyrus Public Library, Meeting Room 200 E. Mansfield St, Bucyrus
Are you interested in learning about how to can foods at home,
safely? If so, you should attend this hour-long session lead by Abby
Snyder, food safety field specialist at The Ohio State University.
You will learn about the different canning methods and equipment
available, what foods are well-suited to food preservation, and how
to minimize the risk of foodborne illness resulting from improperly
canned foods.
Wine Making
Wednesday, October 3rd at 6:00 P.M., 1110 New Washington Rd, Bloomville
This program will be led by Ed Weisenauer, who has over 40 years of experience making home made wine. This evening will cover the basic wine making ins and outs.
Conservation Day Camp
Wednesday June 20th
Camp Michael, 1741 Shupp Rd, Bucyrus
Day camp is open to any youth ages 6-11
The day will begin at 9:00 and conclude at 3:00
We will spend the day exploring the woods, stream, crafting, laughing and making new friends!
Registration for camp will be open to the first 30 registrants. A completed registration form and payment are needed to assure a spot. Registartion will be open until June 1st or until all spots are filled.
PDF Printable: Day Camp Flyer Day Camp Registration Form
Crawford SWCD Fish Sale
Deadline for ordering is Thursday April 26th, 2018.
Pick-up will be Friday April 27th, 2:00-3:00 P.M. at the Crawford SWCD Office, 3111 State Route 98, Bucyrus, Ohio 44820
Printable order form can be printed by clicking this link or at the office, 3111 State Route 98, Bucyrus, Ohio 44820. Please call the office at 419-562-8280 ext. 3 for more information. Make checks payable to Crawford SWCD. Please mail order form along with the check, or hand deliver payment and form to the office.