Volunteer of the Year Tree Planting

Please join us as we plant a Green Gable Black Gum tree in honor of Elaine Oswald, our Volunteer of the Year, at Liberty Park near the ball field in Mansfield. Elaine has volunteered with Richland Soil and Water Conservation District since 2016. Elaine serves the district as a precipitation monitor and provides daily reports of rain and snow amounts on the Richland Soil and Water Conservation District website. Elaine said she volunteers with Richland Soil and Water Conservation District because she has always been interested in conservation of our natural resources and felt monitoring precipitation was an easy way to participate. She holds bachelor’s degrees in biology and geology. As part of her education she studied soils and is an avid gardener.

Elaine is retired and the mother of an adult son. We appreciate Elaine volunteering her time and talent to the District. Please join us at the tree planting to honor Elaine on being named the 2025 Volunteer of the Year!