Conservation Creation Arts & Crafts Workshop: Snowman Paint Party
2025-01-14 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 2025. Becky Williams will join us to show you how to paint a cute snowman on canvas.

Workshop supplies are provided. Registration requested by January 7.

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 marketing and promotional purposes. Photography becomes the property of Richland SWCD.

Board Supervisor Meeting
2025-01-15 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 Matt Christian, Director, before the meeting if you wish to attend.

Office Closed in Observance of Martin Luther King Day
2025-01-20 00:00 - 23:59

Stormwater Permit Office Open
2025-01-21 08:00 - 12:00, 2025-01-24 08:00 - 12:00

Office Closed for Staff Professional Development
2025-01-22 00:00 - 23:59

Stormwater Permit Office Closed for Staff Professional Development
2025-01-23 08:00 - 12:00

Office Closed in Observance of President's Day
2025-02-17 00:00 - 23:59

Get the Dirt on Soil
2025-02-19 16:00 - 18:00 | The Longview Center, 1495 W Longview Avenue, Mansfield, Ohio, 44906, United States
Get out of the cold and join us at this free Open House focused on soil! Learn about soil health through fun and hands-on learning activities for all ages.

Plus, pick up a free United States Department of Agriculture – Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDA-NRCS) 2025 Soils Calendar. (While supplies last)

Make dirt pudding and discover the layers of soilPlay Soil CornholeEngage in a Soil Erosion Experiment

Learn aboutWhat soil is in your backyardSoil testingThe Soil Your Undies Challenge

Photos will be taken during the event and may be used for promotional purposes.

Thanks to Pheasants Forever and USDA-NRCS for partnering with us.

Pond Clinic
2025-02-25 17:30 - 19:30 | The Longview Center, 1495 W Longview Avenue, Mansfield, Ohio, 44906, United States
Steve Fender of Fender’s Fish Hatchery will answer pond questions from new and established pond owners. Pond information will be provided.

Free* Open to Public * Light Refreshments

Order fish for your pond from Richland SWCD for April 25 pick-up at the Richland County Fairgrounds at 10:00 am

Click here for more pond information.

When you register for this Clinic you agree 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 Clinic for marketing and promotional purposes. Photography becomes the property of Richland SWCD.

Board Supervisor Meeting
2025-02-26 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-03-26 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-04-23 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-05-28 09:00 - 10:00

Retailer Round Up
2025-03-06 11:00 - 13:30 | Richmart Farm, 1125 Ohio 511, Ashland, Ohio
Join us and Ashland SWCD to have your questions answered about H2Ohio and how you can help your customers as they implement their plans. The Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) will cover opportunities for retailers to input customer data into the MyFarms platform. Aaron Heilers from the Ohio Ag Business Association will cover the perks available to retailers for participating the 4R nutrient stewardship program and what it can look like for you. Lunch is included.

Farmland Preservation Applications Due
2025-03-24 09:00 - 16:00 | The Longview Center, 1495 W Longview Avenue, Mansfield, Ohio, 44906, United States
Protect your farm through an easement in the Farmland Preservation Program also known as The Clean Ohio Local Agricultural Easement Purchase Program (LAEPP). The program is administered by the Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) Office of Farmland Preservation in conjunction with Richland Soil & Water Conservation District, who acts as the local sponsor for the program. Farms are protected by a perpetual easement from future residential or commercial development and will remain a farm for generations to come.

The 2025 Farmland Preservation Program for Richland County is open, and accepting applications thru March 24, 2025. For additional information, visit our webpage, visit the ODA webpage on Farmland Preservation or contact Matt Wallace at 419-747-8687 for details.

Area 2 Envirothon
2025-03-26 09:00 | Cooke Family Wildlife Conservation Park, llc, 4774 OH-13, Shiloh, Ohio, 44878, United States
We are proud to host the Area 2 Envirothon this year. The ENVIROTHON is a high school competition held annually designed to stimulate, reinforce and enhance interest the environment and natural resources. Students are tested on their knowledge of soils, forestry, wildlife, aquatic ecology and current environmental issues. In addition, the Envirothon encourages cooperative decision-making and team building. While each student on a team is challenged individually to contribute his or her personal best, the score that counts at the end of the competition is the team score. A team consists of five students, all from the same high school. An adult advisor (or advisors) must accompany the team but is not permitted to assist the team during the competition. Team and sponsor information is available here.

Soil Your Undies at Forbes Farmstead Market
2025-03-27 18:00 - 19:30 | Forbes Farmstead Market, 5614 McCurdy Road, Perrysville, Ohio, 44864
Join Jordan for a program about the Soil Your Undies Challenge. Last year, staff buried cotton underwear throughout the county and Jordan will share why we did it, how we did it, what it means for the health of soil, and how participants can do it on their property.

Clear Fork FFA Alumni Tree Seedling Sale
2025-04-04 08:00 - 12:00
The Clear Fork FFA Alumni, in partnership with the Richland Soil and Water Conservation District (Richland SWCD), is holding the annual tree seedling sale. Information also at the Clear Fork FFA page. New: Packs come in quantities of 5, 7 and 10 seedlings. All packs are $15.00 each with the exception of the American Chestnut Seedlings. They come in packs of 5 for $25.00 each.

Note: All sales are first come, first serve while supply lasts. Cash or check only. All sales are final with no guarantee of survival.

Sale Locations

Richland County Fairgrounds Nature Park: Friday, April 4 from 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. or all seedlings sold

Clear Fork High School Back Parking Lot: Friday, April 4 from 8:00 a.m. until noon or all seedlings sold

Planktown Market, Shiloh (inside door): Friday, April 4 from 8:00 am until noon or all seedlings sold

Tree Seedling Order Form

Tree Seedling Descriptions

Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Tree Guide

Pond Fish Sale Order Deadline
2025-04-17 08:00 - 15:00
Orders for our pond fish sale are due April 17. Choose from Bluegill, Yellow Perch, Largemouth Bass, Fathead Minnows, Channel Catfish, Hybrid Bluegill, Redear Bluegill, and White Amurs. Click on this link to order fish, pond conditioner, Optimal Fish Food, plastic bags and twist ties.

Pick up is at the Richland County Fairground Horse Barn April 25 from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. Please bring enough containers to hold the purchased fish. Five-gallon buckets work well. Each container must have an unscented poly liner (30 gallon trash bag). The bags are necessary to hold oxygen to keep the fish alive during transport. Do not use a lid; use a twist tie or twine to close the bag. Fill the container one-third full with pond water the fish will be put in. General rule of thumb: one container per 100 small fish, one container per 1,000 minnows, one container per 4-5 amurs. Please help with loading and unloading your container in and out of your vehicle. This will help expedite the delivery process.

Marvin Memorial Library Earth Day Carnival
2025-04-19 10:30 - 13:00 | Marvin Memorial Library, 29 W. Whitney Ave., Shelby, OH, 44875, United States
Celebrate Earth Day with Jordan at the Library with a fun hands-on activity.

Photos will be taken during the event and may be used for promotional purposes.

Earth Stewardship Celebration Kick Off
2025-04-22 13:00 - 14:00 | Richland Area Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development, 55 N. Mulberry Street, Mansfield, Ohio, 44902
Join us and many partners for the kick off for this year’s Earth Stewardship Celebration! This is our 29th year of individuals, organizations, non-profits, businesses, and government to make where we live, work, and play a little better. The Earth Stewardship Celebration is an opportunity for residents, churches, nonprofit/community organizations, businesses, school and government agencies to renew their commitment to our community by scheduling and conducting a litter clean up, beautification project, tree planting, and/or recycling drive moving us toward a more sustainable community and environment.

Pond Fish Sale Pick Up
2025-04-25 10:00 - 11:30 | Richland County Fairgrounds, 750 N. Home Rd., Mansfield, OH, 44906, United States
Pick Up at Richland County Fairgrounds Horse Barn.

Only pre-ordered and pre-paid orders received by April 17 will be filled. Please arrive for pick up between 10:00 and 11:30 a.m. Orders are filled on a first-come basis.

Please bring enough containers to hold the purchased fish. Five-gallon buckets work well. General rule of thumb: one container per 100 small fish, one container per 1,000 minnows, one container per 4-5 amurs.

Each container must have an unscented poly liner (30 gallon trash bag). The bags are necessary to hold oxygen to keep the fish alive during transport. Do not use a lid; use a twist tie or twine to close the bag.

Fill the container one-third full with pond water the fish will be put in. Please help with loading and unloading your container in and out of your vehicle. This will help expedite the delivery process.

Lake Monitor Volunteer Training
2025-04-29 17:00 - 19:00 | Pleasant Hill Lake Park, 3431 OH-95, Perrysville, Ohio, 44864, United States
Join the Richland Soil and Water Conservation District award-winning volunteer team by becoming a Lake Monitor. Volunteers monitor at Clear Fork, Charles Mill and Pleasant Hill Reservoir. Volunteers will learn how to record water clarity, color, temperature and depth and will monitor conditions at Clear Fork, Charles Mill and Pleasant Hill Lakes. Volunteers add data onto the Richland Soil and Water Conservation District website in real-time so must have access to the internet. We partner with the Ohio Lake Management Society – Citizen Lake Awareness and Monitoring (OLMS-CLAM) for training and equipment. Data is also shared on their website. Wear weather appropriate clothing and footwear. Please register by April 22.

First Monday at Kingwood Center
2025-05-05 12:30 - 15:30, 2025-06-02 12:30 - 15:30 | Kingwood Center Gardens, 50 Trimble Rd., Mansfield, OH, 44906, United States
Enjoy spring with us at beautiful Kingwood Center! Admission is free and we’ll have a fun kids activity and information about us.

Photos may be taken and used for promotional purposes.

Native Plant Workshop and Sale
2025-05-13 17:30 - 19:30 | Longview Center, 1495 W. Longview Avenue, Mansfield, OH, 44906, United States
Learn more about Richland Soil and Water Conservation District’s commitment to native plants. Gale Martin of Natives in Harmony is the guest speaker.

After the workshop, you can purchase native plants from Natives in Harmony and Wild Acres. The Native Yard Project will have an information table.

We appreciate the large response we got for this workshop. Registration is full. However, you are welcome to attend the workshop and sale. We just can’t guarantee a seat for the workshop.

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 event for promotional purposes. Photography becomes the property of Richland SWCD.

St. Mary's School Field Day - Private Event - Cancelled
2025-05-23 09:00 - 14:00
We’ll join the students, teachers and volunteers of St. Mary’s for an outdoor education day.

Office Closed in Observance of Memorial Day
2025-05-26 00:00 - 23:59

Richland SWCD Volunteer Picnic
2025-06-03 17:00 - 19:00 | South Park, 100 Brinkerhoff Ave, Mansfield, Ohio, 44903
Richland Soil and Water Conservation District volunteers and a guest are invited to join us at the annual volunteer picnic. This year it will be held at South Park in Mansfield. We hope you join us for food and fun.

Some of the dedicated group of volunteers from the Richland Early American Center for History ( R.E.A.C.H.) who maintain and operate the 1800’s historical village located in the park will provide informationals tour of the buildings. Unfortunately, the urban garden is under construction so will not be available, but it will still be a wonderful evening.

If you don’t want to go on the tour, please join us for the rest of the picnic.

Please sign up for the picnic by May 27 at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080C4FA5AE2CAAF85-55150932-volunteer.

Photos may be taken at the event and used for promotional purposes.
