Richland Soil & Water

Conservation Creation Arts & Crafts Workshop: Solar Eclipse Suncatcher
2024-01-09 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | The Longview Center, 1495 W LONGVIEW AVE SUITE 205, MANSFIELD, Ohio, 44906
Join Richland Soil and Water Conservation District for our first Conservation Creation Arts & Crafts Workshop for 2024. You will create a beautiful suncatcher to brighten your day.

John McClintock will provide a program about solar eclipses and their potential impact on flora, fauna and wildlife. John is an amateur astronomer who has chased some eclipses and even caught a few!

Workshop supplies and eclipse glasses will be provided. Registration requested by January 5.

When you register for this workshop you are agreeing to receive information from Richland Soil and Water Conservation District (Richland SWCD) like the quarterly e-newsletter. Richland SWCD reserves the right to take photos during the Conservation Creation Arts & Crafts workshop for promotional purposes. Photography becomes the property of Richland SWCD.

Board Supervisor Meeting
2024-01-05 09:00

Office Closed in Observance of New Year's Day
2024-01-01 00:00 - 23:59

Office Closed in Observance of Christmas
2023-12-25 00:00 - 23:59
Office closed in observance of Christmas.

Board Supervisor Meeting
2023-12-20 09:00, 2023-11-15 09:00, 2023-10-18 09:00, 2023-09-27 09:00, 2023-08-30 09:00, 2023-07-19 09:00, 2023-06-21 09:00 | Longview Center, 1495 W. Longview Avenue, Mansfield, OH, 44906, United States
Board Supervisor meetings are open to the public and held in the Richland SWCD Conference Room 258. Please contact Erica Thomas, Director, before the meeting if you wish to attend.

Office Closed in Observance of Thanksgiving
2023-11-23 00:00 - 2023-11-24 23:59
Office closed in observance of Thanksgiving.

Office Closed in Observance of Veterans Day
2023-11-10 00:00 - 23:59
Office closed in observance of Veterans Day.

Precipitation Volunteer Training
2023-11-08 14:00 - 15:00 | Longview Center, 1495 W. Longview Avenue, Mansfield, OH, 44906, United States
Join the Richland Soil and Water Conservation District award-winning volunteer team by becoming a Precipitation Monitor. Volunteers record rain and the liquid equivalent of snow of the Richland Soil and Water Conservation District website. Equipment provided. Volunteers must have access to the internet. If you can attend the training, please contact Theresa at sutter.theresa@richlandswcd.net or 419-747-8685.

Conservation Creation Arts & Crafts Workshop: Charcuterie Boards - SOLD OUT!
2023-10-10 18:00 - 20:00 | Ohio Bird Sanctuary Education Building, 3774 Orweiler Rd., Mansfield, Ohio, 44903, United States
You won’t be ‘board’ at this Conservation Creation Arts & Crafts Workshop! Assemble goodies on a charcuterie board sure to impress friends and family! All supplies and instructions are furnished. Parking is limited so please carpool, if possible. Enter through the gate with the Richland Soil and Water Conservation District Event sign. The workshop is at the Education Building. Reservations are due by October 2.

Office Closed in Observance of Columbus Day
2023-10-09 00:00 - 23:59
Office closed in observance of Columbus Day.

County-wide Milkweed Seed Pod Collection
2023-10-01 00:00 - 2023-11-07 23:59
County-wide Milkweed Seed Pod Collection. Drop your Common Milkweed Seed Pods off at the Richland SWCD office, 1495 W. Longview Avenue, Suite 205B, Mansfield.

Stormwater Permit Office Open
2023-09-27 00:00 - 23:59

Richland County Land Judging
2023-09-26 09:00 - 14:00
Hosted by Plymouth High School

Annual Celebration
2023-09-07 17:30 - 20:00 | Kehoe Center, 175 Mansfield Avenue, Shelby, Ohio, 44875, United States
Richland County Farm Bureau and Richland Soil and Water Conservation District (Richland SWCD) are hosting a joint Annual Celebration on Thurs., Sept. 7. The Celebration will be held at the Kehoe Center, located at 175 Mansfield Ave. in Shelby beginning at 6 p.m., with doors opening at 5:30 p.m.

The Celebration is open to the public and includes dinner, guest speaker Rev. Paul Lintern, “Richland County is Rich Land,” awards and organization updates. The cost is $20 per person and reservations are requested by Aug. 24. Reserve your ticket below.

Farm Bureau members will vote on proposed policies, which direct the programs and activities for the upcoming year, local trustees, and Ohio Farm Bureau Annual Meeting delegates.

The Celebration will also commemorate Richland SWCD’s 75th year and being named Ohio’s District of the Year. The Cooperator of the Year and Volunteer of the Year will be recognized.

Eligible voters may cast their vote for two open Richland SWCD Board Supervisor positions from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. The candidates are Brian Alt, Rick Novak and Greg Timberlake. Absentee voting begins Aug. 9, and closes Sept. 7, at 12 p.m. at the Richland SWCD office. Election information is below.

We’re looking forward to celebrating with you September 7. Make sure you make your reservation for this special evening by August 24.

Board Supervisor Election Information

The Ohio Soil and Water Conservation Commission will cause an election of Supervisors of the Richland Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) to be held in accordance with Chapter 940 of the Ohio Revised Code. Individuals who own or occupy land within the Richland Soil and Water Conservation District and are 18 years of age or older may vote for Supervisor.

There are three ways an eligible voter can cast a ballot:

1. At the Richland SWCD office, 1495 W. Longview Avenue, Suite 205 B, Mansfield, from 8/9/2023 until 9/6/2023 during normal business hours or 9/7/2023 from 8:00 a.m. until 12 noon; or

2. At the Richland SWCD Annual Meeting, which will take place at the Kehoe Center located at 175 Mansfield Avenue, Shelby on 9/7/2023 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. ; or

3. Voting absentee from 8/9/2023 until 8/31/2023, by requesting the ballot application and election ballot from the Richland SWCD office at the following address 1495 W. Longview Avenue, Suite 205 B, Mansfield, by calling 419-747-8686, or email election@richlandswcd.net. Absentee ballots must be received by the SWCD office by 9/7/2023 at 12 noon.

Supervisors will be elected to a three‐year term commencing January 1, 2024 and ending December 31, 2026. The Board of Supervisors create an annual and long-term plan of operation that protects the District’s mission and vision and are interested, conservation-minded, local leaders who promote conservation of the county’s natural resources through education, planning and technical assistance which are key to the success of the District. Supervisors are elected to a three-year term as a public official and serve without pay. Supervisors advocate for the District, attend and participate in monthly board meetings, assist with District programs and services and attend area and state meetings.

Nominees are: Brian Alt, Rick Novak, and Greg Timberlake

Learn More About the Nominees

Office Closed in Observance of Labor Day
2023-09-04 00:00 - 23:59
Office closed in observance of Labor Day.

Volunteer of the Year Tree Planting
2023-08-23 10:00 - 11:00 | Seltzer Park Shelby Ohio, 38 Glenwood Dr., Shelby, Ohio, 44875
Please join us as we plant a black gum tree in honor of Leonard Fox, our volunteer of the year at Seltzer Park near the gazebo and play scape. Leonard N. Fox has been volunteering with Richland Soil and Water Conservation District since 2016. Leonard 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. He said he volunteers with Richland Soil and Water Conservation District because the precipitation data helps others in the county make gardening, farming, and conservation decisions. Leonard enjoys giving back to the community. He also volunteers with the Richland Area Chamber of Commerce and is involved with the Knights of Columbus. Leonard is a retired farmer but still enjoys helping on the farm, beekeeping, hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family. He and his wife, Kathy have two daughters, and four grandchildren. Thank you, Leonard, for helping the district!

Board Supervisor Election Begins
2023-08-09 08:00 - 2023-09-06 16:00 | Longview Center, 1495 W. Longview Avenue, Mansfield, OH, 44906, United States
Richland Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors are publicly elected by a special general election. The Board of Supervisors create an annual and long-term plan of operation that protects the District’s mission and vision and are interested, conservation-minded, local leaders who promote conservation of the county’s natural resources through education, planning and technical assistance which are key to the success of the District. Supervisors are elected to a three-year term as a public official and serve without pay. Supervisors advocate for the District, attend and participate in monthly board meetings, assist with District programs and services and attend area and state meetings.

The Ohio Soil and Water Conservation Commission will cause an election of Supervisors of the Richland Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) to be held in accordance with Chapter 940 of the Ohio Revised Code. Individuals who own or occupy land within the Richland Soil and Water Conservation District and are 18 years of age or older may vote for Supervisor.

There are three ways an eligible voter can cast a ballot:

1. At the Richland SWCD office, 1495 W. Longview Avenue, Suite 205 B, Mansfield, from 8/9/2023 until 9/6/2023 during normal business hours or 9/7/2023 from 8:00 a.m. until 12 noon; or

2. At the Richland SWCD Annual Meeting, which will take place at the Kehoe Center located at 175 Mansfield Avenue, Shelby on 9/7/2023 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. ; or

3. Voting absentee from 8/9/2023 until 8/31/2023, by requesting the ballot application and election ballot from the Richland SWCD office at the following address 1495 W. Longview Avenue, Suite 205 B, Mansfield, by calling 419-747-8686, or email election@richlandswcd.net. Absentee ballots must be received by the SWCD office by 9/7/2023 at 12 noon.

Supervisors will be elected to a three‐year term commencing January 1, 2024 and ending December 31, 2026. The Board of Supervisors create an annual and long-term plan of operation that protects the District’s mission and vision and are interested, conservation-minded, local leaders who promote conservation of the county’s natural resources through education, planning and technical assistance which are key to the success of the District. Supervisors are elected to a three-year term as a public official and serve without pay. Supervisors advocate for the District, attend and participate in monthly board meetings, assist with District programs and services and attend area and state meetings.

Nominees are Brian Alt, Rick Novak, Greg Timberlake

Learn More About the Nominees

Learn More

Don’t forget to register by August 24 for the Joint Annual Celebration with Richland County Farm Bureau on September 7 at the Kehoe Center in Shelby.

Conservation Cost-Share Grant
2023-08-07 09:00 - 2023-09-07 16:00 | Longview Center, 1495 W. Longview Avenue, Mansfield, OH, 44906, United States
Apply for a Conservation Cost-Share grant for projects to better Richland County. We are awarding cost-share grants for native plants for a new rain garden, new rain barrels, or soil tests. The application deadline is September 7, so don’t delay. To apply, please visit https://bit.ly/43O6Ufv, or call 419-747-8685.

Richland County Fair
2023-08-06 11:00 - 2023-08-12 19:00 | Richland County Fairgrounds Nature Park, 750 N. Home Rd., Mansfield, OH, 44906, United States
Join Richland Soil and Water Conservation District and other community organizations at the Nature Park during the Richland County Fair. The Nature Park exhibit space will provide information and contests on a variety of topics related to nature and conservation.

On Tuesday, kids and families are invited to join us at 3:00 p.m. on the Nature Park stage for Conservation Storytime and activities. We’ll read The Very Hunger Caterpillar and Martha Milkweed Has No Friends.

On Wednesday from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. kids age 8 to 17 will have fun exploring the Nature Park in a scavenger hunt, plus have a chance to win great hourly prizes donated by Richland County Solid Waste Management Authority. Scavenger Hunt rules will be available on the back of the Hunt entry form. Written parental or guardian consent for media and photos is required in the rules.

Below is the Nature Park stage programming:

MONDAY, August 7

3:00 p.m. “Turtles of Richland County,” RCPD Staff, Richland County Park District

4:00 p.m. “Malabar Farm – A Hidden Gem in Richland County,” Mark Sommer, Park Naturalist

7:00 p.m. Live music with Mid-Ohio Band

TUESDAY, August 8

3:00 p.m. Reading and activities of “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” with Richland Soil and Water Conservation District

4:00 p.m. “Native Pollinator Landscaping – Backyards for Pollinators,” Bill Flanagan Richland County Master Gardener

7:00 p.m. Live music with Matt Goodrich

WEDNESDAY, August 9

11:00 a.m Kids Scavenger Hunt

3:00 p.m. “Snakes of Richland County,” RCPD Staff, Richland County Park District

4:00 p.m. Meet Nathan and his Black Labrador Retriever, May, from the ODNR, Div. of Wildlife K9 Unit

7:00 p.m. Live music with Oolong Gurus Band- Country/Rock and Roll

THURSDAY, August 10

3:00 p.m. “Basic Beekeeping,” Richland Area Beekeepers Association

4:00 p.m. “Reduce Your Stormwater Footprint – Simple Conservation Practices,” Kim Hildreth, Project Planner, City of Mansfield Engineering Department

7:00 p.m. Live music with Taylor Schlupp- Acoustic Trio

FRIDAY, August 11

3:00 p.m. “Live Bird of Prey Demonstration,” The Ohio Bird Sanctuary

4:00 p.m. “Building Natural Connections,” presentation and hands-on activity with Kingwood Center Gardens

7:00 p.m. Live music with Calling All Rednecks

SATURDAY, August, 12

7:00 p.m. Live music with SB Music- Classic Rock

We’ll see you at the Fair!

Richland County Fair.

Using Community Resources in the Classroom
2023-08-03 08:00 - 15:00 | Gorman Nature Center, 2295 Lexington Avenue, Mansfield, Ohio, 44906, United States
Learn what free resources are available to teachers from organizations in our community for this fun and informative day. There will be lesson plans, information on field trips and school speakers, and door prizes.

Morning coffee, lunch, and afternoon break provided.

Participation limited to 25 teachers.

Presenters:

Richland Soil and Water Conservation District

Richland County Parks District – Gorman Nature Center

Mansfield/Richland County Public Library

OSU Extension – Richland County

Richland County Solid Waste Management Authority

Malabar Farm State Park

Ohio Department of Natural Resources – Division of Wildlife

Conservation Creation Arts & Crafts Workshop: Hammered Flower Notecard
2023-07-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Ohio Bird Sanctuary Education Building, 3774 Orweiler Rd., Mansfield, Ohio, 44903, United States
Join Richland Soil and Water Conservation District for this workshop using the natural dye from flowers to create a design on a notecard. You’ll use a hammer to transfer the dye from the flowers to the paper to create a design based on where you place your flowers. You’ll create a beautiful notecard to keep or make someone’s day by giving them a hand-written message to go along with your hand-made notecard. All workshop supplies are furnished. Mark Hoover from Kingwood Center Gardens will provide an interesting program on, wait for it….flowers! Parking is limited so please carpool, if possible. Enter through the gate with the Richland Soil and Water Conservation District Event sign. The workshop is at the Education Building.

Office Closed in Observance of July 4
2023-07-04 00:00 - 23:59
Office closed in observance of July 4.

Office Closed in Observance of Juneteenth
2023-06-19 00:00 - 23:59
