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SUMMARY:County-Wide Common Milkweed Seed Pod Collection
DESCRIPTION:Thank you for joining the 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 in the green and yellow bin located outside the office door. \n\n\n\nHere are a few guidelines for this year’s collection: \n\n\n\nWe are collecting only Common Milkweed Seed pods because of the instability of other species.  If you are unsure of the species\, do not put them in the bin. Do not drop off pods that are damp or wet because it can cause mold and damage all the pods collected. \n\n\n\nThe amount of Common Milkweed Seed pods collected will be capped at 30 gallons due to the time required to remove the seeds from the pods. If the 30 gallon amount is reached\, the bin will be removed and we will no longer be able to accept anymore pods.  \n\n\n\nInside the bin\, will be a large paper bag.  Do not keep your pods in the bag you used to bring them to the drop off location. Instead\, please add all common milkweed seed pods collectively in the large paper bag.   Please do not rubber band pods together.  They can damage the equipment used to remove the seeds from the pods and we will be held liable.  \n\n\n\nThank you for helping with this year’s milkweed seed pod collection and helping the monarch butterfly! \n\n\n\nMore information about the collection may be found here: Programs | Richland Soil & Water (richlandswcd.net)
URL:https://richlandswcd.net/event/county-wide-common-milkweed-seed-pod-collection/
LOCATION:The Longview Center\, 1495 W Longview Avenue\, Mansfield\, Ohio\, 44906\, United States
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SUMMARY:Board Supervisor Meeting
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://richlandswcd.net/event/board-supervisor-meeting-27/2025-10-22/
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SUMMARY:Office Closed in Observance of Veterans Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://richlandswcd.net/event/office-closed-in-observance-of-veterans-day-3/2025-11-11/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251126T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251126T100000
DTSTAMP:20260407T124222
CREATED:20251027T135515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T135525Z
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SUMMARY:Board Supervisor Meeting - Cancelled
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://richlandswcd.net/event/board-supervisor-meeting-30/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251127T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251128T235959
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250404T202440Z
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SUMMARY:Office Closed in Observance of Thanksgiving
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://richlandswcd.net/event/office-closed-in-observance-of-thanksgiving-3/2025-11-27/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251203T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251203T160000
DTSTAMP:20260407T124222
CREATED:20251009T180312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T180323Z
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SUMMARY:Office Closed for Staff Professional Development
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://richlandswcd.net/event/office-closed-for-staff-professional-development-3/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251210T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251210T110000
DTSTAMP:20260407T124222
CREATED:20251027T141222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T141231Z
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SUMMARY:Special Board Supervisor Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This Special Board Supervisor Meeting is being held due to where the Christmas Holiday falls. 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.
URL:https://richlandswcd.net/event/special-board-supervisor-meeting-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251224T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251224T100000
DTSTAMP:20260407T124222
CREATED:20251027T135721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T135730Z
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SUMMARY:Board Supervisor Meeting - Cancelled
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://richlandswcd.net/event/board-supervisor-meeting-31/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251224T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251224T160000
DTSTAMP:20260407T124222
CREATED:20250826T145032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T142057Z
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SUMMARY:Office Closed at Noon Christmas Eve
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://richlandswcd.net/event/office-closed-early-christmas-eve-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251226T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251226T235959
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SUMMARY:Office Closed in Observance of Christmas
DESCRIPTION:For immediate assistance\, please contact Matt Christian\, Director\, at 419-544-2139.
URL:https://richlandswcd.net/event/office-closed-in-observance-of-christmas-5/
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CREATED:20251027T140723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T140745Z
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SUMMARY:Office Closed at Noon New Year's Eve
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://richlandswcd.net/event/office-closing-at-noon-new-years-eve-3/
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260101T235959
DTSTAMP:20260407T124222
CREATED:20250404T155036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250404T190519Z
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SUMMARY:Office Closed in Observance of New Year's Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://richlandswcd.net/event/office-closed-in-observance-of-new-years-day-4/2026-01-01/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T200000
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CREATED:20251117T143315Z
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SUMMARY:Get Organized! Conservation Creation Arts & Crafts Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Start the year off on the right foot by getting organized. Mod podge a pretty napkin to a recycled can to hold office\, makeup or anything else that needs put in a place. All supplies are furnished. A representative from Richland County Solid Waste Management Authority will provide a program on recycling in Richland County.  \n\n\n\nThis workshop is free due to the generosity of money raised through Richland Gives sponsored by the Richland County Foundation.  Learn more at https://richlandgives.mightycause.com/story/7hsc2g. \n\n\n\nWhen you register for the workshop you agree to receive marketing materials from Richland Soil and Water Conservation District and photos may be used for promotional purposes.
URL:https://richlandswcd.net/event/get-organized-conservation-creation-arts-crafts-workshop/
LOCATION:The Longview Center\, 1495 W Longview Avenue\, Mansfield\, Ohio\, 44906\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260119T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260119T235959
DTSTAMP:20260407T124222
CREATED:20250404T160314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T160053Z
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SUMMARY:Office Closed in Observance of Martin Luther King Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://richlandswcd.net/event/office-closed-in-observance-of-martin-luther-king-day-2/2026-01-19/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260126T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260126T143000
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CREATED:20260108T151308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T190601Z
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SUMMARY:Winter Salt Week: Freshwater Salinization
DESCRIPTION:To watch the free livestream\, you need to register first at Freshwater Salinization – Winter Salt Week – January 26-30\, 2026 or by clicking on the Register for Freshwater Salinization button below. The presenters are Dr. Megan Rippey\, Virginia Tech and Dr. Stan Grant\, Virginia Tech. \n\n\n\nGet the big-picture view of freshwater salinization and why it’s emerging as a critical water-quality challenge across the country. We’ll break down the major drivers\, the ecological and infrastructure impacts\, and the trends scientists are tracking in rivers\, lakes\, and groundwater. Then we’ll zoom in on a real-world case study from the Occoquan Reservoir\, where researchers and managers are grappling with the complex mix of land use\, weather patterns\, and human behavior that fuels rising chloride levels. This case will illustrate both the challenges and the practical management strategies communities can use to protect their drinking water supplies.
URL:https://richlandswcd.net/event/winter-salt-week-day-1-livestream/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260127T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260127T143000
DTSTAMP:20260407T124222
CREATED:20260108T190123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T190202Z
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SUMMARY:Winter Salt Week:  Salt Wise Stories
DESCRIPTION:To watch this free livestream\, you must register first at Salt Wise Stories – Winter Salt Week – January 26-30\, 2026 or click on the Salt Wise Stories button below. The presenters are Phill Sexton\, Wit Advisers and Aron Rodman\, Extra Mile Snowplowing.  \n\n\n\nHear directly from winter maintenance practitioners who have made the shift to smarter salting. In this webinar\, they’ll share how they built the business case for change—reducing costs\, improving efficiency\, and protecting local waters. You’ll learn how they retooled their operations\, from equipment upgrades to staff training\, and what results they’ve seen on the ground. These leaders now pay it forward by educating peers\, supporting contractors\, and inspiring communities to adopt Salt Wise practices of their own.
URL:https://richlandswcd.net/event/winter-salt-week-salt-wise-stories/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T090000
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CREATED:20260127T132537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T132549Z
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SUMMARY:Board Supervisor Meeting Date Change
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://richlandswcd.net/event/board-supervisor-meeting-date-change/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T143000
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CREATED:20260108T191433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T191518Z
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SUMMARY:Winter Salt Week:  Smart Salting Contracts
DESCRIPTION:To watch this free livestream\, register at Smart Salting Contracts – Winter Salt Week – January 26-30\, 2026 or click the Register for Smart Salting Contracts button below. \n\n\n\nThe presenters are Martin Tirado\, Snow & Ice Management Association and Jim Turcan\, Cornerstone Partners\, Horticultural Services Co. \n\n\n\nKnowing how to ask for best practices can be difficult. If you aren’t an industry professional\, you likely feel out of your league when deciphering terms like deicing vs anti-icing\, pre-treatment vs pre-wet. What chemical deicers should you ask for or steer away from? Learn the basics about industry best practices and valuable resources that are available to support you to get the services you need and reduce liability at your property.
URL:https://richlandswcd.net/event/winter-salt-week-smart-salting-contracts/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T143000
DTSTAMP:20260407T124222
CREATED:20260108T191907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T192131Z
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SUMMARY:Winter Salt Week:  Engineering Solutions
DESCRIPTION:To watch this free livestream\, you must first register at Engineering Solutions – Winter Salt Week – January 26-30\, 2026 or click on the Register for Engineer Solutions button below.  \n\n\n\nThe presenters are Connie Fortin\, Bolton & Menk and Wilf Nixon\, The Professional Snowfighter’s Association. Discover how innovative engineering can dramatically reduce the need for winter salt. This webinar will highlight design approaches—such as optimized grading\, drainage\, and material choices—that set the stage for safer\, more efficient winter maintenance. We’ll also explore the growing role of smart sensors and connected infrastructure in tracking conditions in real time. Finally\, learn how AI-driven storm management tools can support crews in making faster\, more precise decisions that keep surfaces safe while minimizing salt use.
URL:https://richlandswcd.net/event/winter-salt-week-engineering-solutions/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260130T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260130T140000
DTSTAMP:20260407T124222
CREATED:20260108T193623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T193631Z
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SUMMARY:Winter Salt Week:  Salt Monitoring 101
DESCRIPTION:To register for this free livestream\, please click on this link 2026 livestream links – Winter Salt Week – January 26-30\, 2026 or on the Register for Salt Monitoring button below. \n\n\n\nThe presenters are Lauren Eaton and Paige Vichiola-Silva. They will share their monitoring experiences on the Farmington River in Connecticut and the Rouge River in Michigan before fielding participant questions and discussion topics.
URL:https://richlandswcd.net/event/winter-salt-week-salt-monitoring-101/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T110000
DTSTAMP:20260407T124223
CREATED:20260127T130844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T130852Z
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SUMMARY:Board Supervisor Meeting
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://richlandswcd.net/event/board-supervisor-meeting-33/
LOCATION:The Longview Center\, 1495 W Longview Avenue\, Mansfield\, Ohio\, 44906\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T160000
DTSTAMP:20260407T124223
CREATED:20251009T175648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T163229Z
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SUMMARY:Office Closed for Staff Professional Development
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://richlandswcd.net/event/stormwater-permit-office-closed-for-staff-professional-development-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T190000
DTSTAMP:20260407T124223
CREATED:20251114T143230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T150350Z
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SUMMARY:Galentine's Day Conservation Creation Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Galentine’s Day by creating a beautiful woodland-themed resin jewelry pendant with Abigail Kent of Emerald Bee Creations and Kingwood Center Gardens. Learn about woodland stewardship with Katie Gerber of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources\, Division of Forestry and North Central Ohio Women Owning Woodlands. Enjoy light refreshments while creating and learning during this special evening. \n\n\n\nThe workshop will be held in the King Ballroom at Kingwood Center Gardens. Tickets required. \n\n\n\nThe workshop is presented by Richland Soil and Water Conservation District\, Kingwood Center Gardens and North Central Ohio Women Owning Woodlands. \n\n\n\nWhen you register for the workshop you agree to receive marketing materials from the partner organizations and photos are their property to use for promotional purposes.
URL:https://richlandswcd.net/event/galentines-day-conservation-creation-workshop/
LOCATION:Kingwood Center Gardens\, 50 Trimble Rd.\, Mansfield\, OH\, 44906\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260216T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260216T235959
DTSTAMP:20260407T124223
CREATED:20250404T190118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T155352Z
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SUMMARY:Office Closed in Observance of President's Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://richlandswcd.net/event/office-closed-in-observance-of-presidents-day-4/2026-02-16/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T100000
DTSTAMP:20260407T124223
CREATED:20260127T132123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T132132Z
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SUMMARY:Board Supervisor Meeting
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://richlandswcd.net/event/board-supervisor-meeting-35/2026-02-25/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260316T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260316T193000
DTSTAMP:20260407T124223
CREATED:20260218T133123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T134221Z
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SUMMARY:Pond Clinic
DESCRIPTION:Steve Fender of Fender’s Fish Hatchery will answer pond questions from new and established pond owners. Pond information will be provided. Even thought the Clinic is free\, please register below. Light refreshments will be provided \n\n\n\nOrder fish by April 2 for your pond for April 10 pick-up at the Richland County Fairgrounds at 8:30 am \n\n\n\nClick here to order fish and pond supplies \n\n\n\nClick here for pond information \n\n\n\nWhen 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.
URL:https://richlandswcd.net/event/pond-clinic-6/
LOCATION:Longview Center\, 1495 W. Longview Avenue\, Mansfield\, OH\, 44906\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T100000
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SUMMARY:Board Supervisor Meeting
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://richlandswcd.net/event/board-supervisor-meeting-35/2026-03-25/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T160000
DTSTAMP:20260407T124223
CREATED:20251218T192832Z
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SUMMARY:Area II Envirothon Team Registration and Release Forms Due
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nHigh School students across the state compete each spring on the local level at one of the five Area Envirothons. Richland County is part of Area II which consists of teams from 17 northeastern Ohio counties. The top four teams from each Area Envirothon progress to the state contest in June held in a different part of the state each year. The 2026 Area II Envirothon is hosted by Lake and Geauga Soil and Water Conservation Districts at Holden Arboretum\, 9550 Sperry Rd\, Kirtland\, OH 44094. The top-scoring Ohio Envirothon team advances to the International Envirothon\, hosted by a different state or province each year. For more information go to envirothon.org. \n\n\n\nIn Ohio\, Envirothon is sponsored by the Ohio Federation of Soil and Water Conservation Districts in cooperation with the Ohio Department of Agriculture. Natural resource and environmental specialists from many agencies\, organizations\, colleges\, universities\, park districts and businesses devise the Envirothon questions and staff the various testing eco stations. \n\n\n\nThe Area II Envirothon is financed through monetary donations and donations of services and products from individuals\, organizations\, and businesses. \n\n\n\nThe Ohio Envirothon is financed by grants and donations from businesses and through contributions to the Don Riehl Memorial Envirothon Fund. Many local businesses provide donations\, services\, and products in support of Area and Ohio Envirothons. \n\n\n\n2026 Area II Envirothon\n\n\n\nThe 2026 Area II Envirothon will be held April 29 from 9 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Holden Arboretum\, 9550 Sperry Rd.\, Kirtland\, OH 44094. \n\n\n\nForms for the competition may be found on this page: https://richlandswcd.net/residential/programs/. \n\n\n\nImportant Dates\n\n\n\nMarch 27\, 2026: Team registration and release forms are dueApril 29\, 2026: Area II Envirothon held at the Holden Arboretum\, 9550 Sperry Rd.\, Kirtland\, OH 44094\, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.June 1 to 3\, 2026: Ohio Envirothon held at Franciscan University of Steubenville\, 1235 University Blvd.\, Steubenville\, OH 43952
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T080000
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SUMMARY:Clear Fork FFA Alumni Tree Seedling Sale
DESCRIPTION:Seedlings are available on a first come\, first serve basis. Cash or check only. All sales are final with no guarantee of survival. \n\n\n\nLocations: Richland County Fairgrounds Nature Park: 9 am to 4 pm or all seedlings sold \n\n\n\nPlanktown Market in Shiloh: 8 am to 1 pm or all seedlings sold \n\n\n\nElzy Milling & Trade in Bellville: 8 am to 5 pm or all seedlings sold \n\n\n\nSaturday March 28 at Elzy Milling & Trade in Bellville from 8 am until noon or all seedlings sold \n\n\n\nAll proceeds from the sale benefits the Clear Fork FFA program. \n\n\n\nFor more information contact Adam at 419-886-2610\, Ext. 2135/staleya@staff.clearfork.k12.oh.us or                                                     Becky at 419-566-0019/becksgh@aol.com. \n\n\n\nTree Seedling Information:  \n\n\n\nAmerican Chestnut Seedlings12-18″5/pack$25/packWhite Flowering Dogwood Seedlings12-18″7/pack$15/packChinese Chestnut Seedlings12-18″7/pack$15/packJapanese Tree Lilac Seedlings12-18″7/pack$15/packPaw Paw Seedlings12-18″7/pack$15/packOhio Buckeye Seedlings12-18″7/pack$15/packFraser Fir 7-12″7/pack$15/packRed Mulberry Seedlings12-18”7/pack$15/packCommon Lilac Seedlings12-18”7/pack$15/packButterfly Bush Seedlings12-18”7/pack$15/packBlack Elderberry Seedlings12-18”7/pack$15/packNorway Spruce Seedlings10-18″10/pack$15/packArborvitae Seedlings7-12″10/pack$15/packWhite Pine Seedlings8-14″10/pack$15/packRed Oak Seedlings12-18″10/pack$15/packPersimmon Seedlings6-12″10/pack$15/packSwamp White Oak Seedlings6-12″10/pack$15/packTulip Poplar Seedlings12-18″10/pack$15/packBalsam Fir Seedlings5″-10″10/pack$15/packBlack Walnut Seedlings12-18″10/pack$15/packWhite Oak Seedlings12-18″10/pack$15/packSugar Maple Seedlings12-18″10/pack$15/packRedbud Seedlings12-18″10/pack$15/pack\n\n\n\nAmerican Chestnut (Castanea dentata): large\, fast-growing deciduous tree of the beech family. Extremely rare due to chestnut blight. Can grow upwards of 100 feet in height and 10 feet in diameter. \n\n\n\nWhite Flowering Dogwood (Cornus florida): Flowering dogwood prefers an acidic\, well-drained soil that contains a significant amount of organic matter. It can be planted in full sun but performs best in partial shade. The tree should be mulched to keep the soil moist and cool. It does not tolerate poorly drained soil\, drought or pollution. Tree size: 30 to 40 feet with a greater spread. \n\n\n\nChinese Chestnut (Castanea mollissima): Grows 40-60’ tall. Spreads 40-60’. Slow to medium growth rate: 4-7’ over 3-4 years. Acidic\, well-drained soil. Full sun.  Edible nuts.Japanese Tree Lilac (Syringa reticulata);  Grows 20-30’ tall. A large shrub or small tree with stiff\, spreading branches. Spreads 15-25’. Medium growth rate: 9-12’ over 6-8 years. Likes a loose\, well-drained soil. Needs full sun for best flowering. Fragrant\, white flowers are extremely showy in early to mid-June. Flowers are 6-12” long and 6-10” wide panicles. Pruning should be done after flowering. \n\n\n\nPawpaw (Asimina triloba): Shade tolerant\, adapted to fine and course textured soils; blooms in mid-Spring. Slow growth rate. Maturity height is 25 feet. \n\n\n\nOhio Buckeye (Aesculus glabra): Found primarily as an understory tree in the eastern half of Ohio\, where the soils are more alkaline in pH. A native of the Midwestern and Great Plains states\, trees found in the open may reach 60’ tall by 30’ wide\, but as a native understory\, it is often half that size. As a member of the Horse chestnut Family\, it is related to other Horse chestnuts and Buckeyes. \n\n\n\nFraser Fir (Abies fraseri): Is widely used as a Christmas tree. Best in full sun. Trees grow poorly in heavy clay soils. The species is severely damaged by a non-native insect\, the Balsam wooly adelgid (Adelges piceae). Mature height: 30’ to 50’. Spread 10 to 25’. \n\n\n\nRed Mulberry (Morus rubra): Grows 30-50’ tall. Spreads 30-40’. Medium to fast growth rate. 10-12’ over 4-6 years. Plant in a rich\, moist\, well-drained soil. Full sun to partial shade. Fruits are red turning dark purple. Edible fruit is used in jams and pies. Also relished by birds.  Plant away from walks and driveways since fruit will stain the surfaces. \n\n\n\nCommon Lilac (Syringa vulgaris): Grows 8-15’ tall. An upright\, irregular shaped shrub. Spreads 6-12’. Medium growth rate. Likes a soil supplemented with peatmoss or leaf mold. Needs full sun for best flowering. Fragrant\, lilac-purple flowers are extremely showy in early to mid-May. Flowers are 4-8” long. Removal of old blooms and pruning should be done shortly after flowering. \n\n\n\nButterfly Bush (Buddleia davidii): Grows 3-8’ tall. Arching habit. Spreads 3-6’.Medium to fast growth rate. Moist\, well-drained soil. Clay soils need amended with peatmoss. Full sun for best flowering and to attract the most butterflies. Grows like a perennial in our climate. Will die back to the ground in the winter. Lilac to purple flowers. Nectar attracts adult butterflies \n\n\n\nBlack Elderberry (Sambucus canadensis): Grows 5-12’ tall. Quite variable in size depending on habitat. Multi-stemmed shrub. Often broad and rounded in shape with arching branches. Fast growth rate. Transplants well. Does best in moist soil but will tolerate dry soil.Partial shade. Purple-black fruit in August-September. Fruit is good for jellies\, wine and attracting birds. \n\n\n\nNorway Spruce (Picea abies): One of the faster growing spruces. Extremely attractive\, pyramidal evergreen with strong\, distinctive sweeping branches all the way to the ground.  Shiny green\, 1/2-1″ long flat needles. Grows on most sites except where soil is water soaked.  Height:  80-100′. \n\n\n\nWhite Cedar (American Arborvitae) (Thuja occidentalis): Can reach a height of 60 inches at maturity and have a spread of 15 inches. It grows best in moist\, neutral pH soil but can adapt to other soil types\, including clay\, wet\, rocky\, and dry. It prefers full sun but can also tolerate light shade. \n\n\n\nWhite Pine (Pinus strobus): A shade tolerant native tree\, does best in full sunlight. Fast-growing\, grows well in a wide range of soil types. Soft light\, green needles in clusters of five. Height:  80′. \n\n\n\nRed Oak (Quercus rubra): Bristle-tipped leaves turn red in the fall. The leaves have 7 to 11 waxy lobes. A good street tree tolerates pollution and compacted soil. Grows to 60′ to 75′\, 45′ spread. \n\n\n\nPersimmon (Diospyros virginiana): Tough and adaptable grows rapidly\, and its deep tap root gives it good drought resistance. Seedlings planted in good soil and a sunny location can begin fruiting in about 6-8 years. In addition to its fruit-bearing potential\, the American Persimmon can make an attractive mid-size yard tree. Height: 30-70’. \n\n\n\nSwamp White Oak (Quercus bicolor): The Swamp White Oak tree reaches 100 feet tall at maturity\, with a spread of 60 feet. It grows best in full sun with moist to wet\, deep\, acidic soil. Its two-layer root system allows it to thrive in areas that are flooded in spring but dry in summer. \n\n\n\nTulip Poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera): Found throughout all of Ohio\, the Tulip Tree is named for the appearance of its showy flowers and the silhouette of its large leaves\, both of which resemble tulips. It frequents moist woodlands and edges of fields\, especially on downslopes where water drains. Quickly reaches a height of 80‘. \n\n\n\nBalsam Fir (Abies balsamea): Short\, flat\, bright green needles. Prefers moist\, acidic soil. Slow growth rate. Mature height: 70’. Mature Spread: 20.’ \n\n\n\nBlack Walnut (Juglans nigra L.): Usually matures in 150 years. It thrives in deeper\, well drained\, neutral soils. It is shade intolerant and must have direct sun to grow optimally. Can grow up to 150’ tall and over 8’ in diameter. \n\n\n\nWhite Oak (Quercus alba): Grows well in all but very wet soils\, in all open exposures. Large spreading tree\, dark gray\, brownish bark.  Blooms in May\, Fruit in autumn. All oaks provide excellent wildlife benefits.  Height: 60-80′. Height in 10 years 8-10’. \n\n\n\nSugar Maple (Acer saccharum): Plant in well-drained soils. Maple is extensively planted for timber\, as a shade tree\, and for maple syrup. Large shade tree has dark green foliage turning from yellow to orange to fiery red in the fall.  Height: 100′. Height in ten years 14-16’ tall. \n\n\n\nRedbud (Cercis canadensis): Medium growth Features somewhat heart-shaped leaves 2–6″ in length\, emerging a reddish color\, turning dark green as summer approaches and then yellow in the fall. Can grow up to 20’ to 30’.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T080000
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SUMMARY:Clear Fork FFA Alumni Tree Seedling Sale
DESCRIPTION:Seedlings are available on a first come\, first serve basis.  Cash or check only. All sales are final with no guarantee of survival \n\n\n\nElzy Milling & Trade in Bellville from 8 am until noon or all seedlings sold \n\n\n\nAll proceeds from the sale benefits the Clear Fork FFA program. \n\n\n\nFor more information contact Adam at 419-886-2610\, Ext. 2135/staleya@staff.clearfork.k12.oh.us\, or                                                   Becky at 419-566-0019/becksgh@aol.com. \n\n\n\nTree Seedling Information:  \n\n\n\nAmerican Chestnut Seedlings12-18″5/pack$25/packWhite Flowering Dogwood Seedlings12-18″7/pack$15/packChinese Chestnut Seedlings12-18″7/pack$15/packJapanese Tree Lilac Seedlings12-18″7/pack$15/packPaw Paw Seedlings12-18″7/pack$15/packOhio Buckeye Seedlings12-18″7/pack$15/packFraser Fir 7-12″7/pack$15/packRed Mulberry Seedlings12-18”7/pack$15/packCommon Lilac Seedlings12-18”7/pack$15/packButterfly Bush Seedlings12-18”7/pack$15/packBlack Elderberry Seedlings12-18”7/pack$15/packNorway Spruce Seedlings10-18″10/pack$15/packArborvitae Seedlings7-12″10/pack$15/packWhite Pine Seedlings8-14″10/pack$15/packRed Oak Seedlings12-18″10/pack$15/packPersimmon Seedlings6-12″10/pack$15/packSwamp White Oak Seedlings6-12″10/pack$15/packTulip Poplar Seedlings12-18″10/pack$15/packBalsam Fir Seedlings5″-10″10/pack$15/packBlack Walnut Seedlings12-18″10/pack$15/packWhite Oak Seedlings12-18″10/pack$15/packSugar Maple Seedlings12-18″10/pack$15/packRedbud Seedlings12-18″10/pack$15/pack\n\n\n\nAmerican Chestnut (Castanea dentata): large\, fast-growing deciduous tree of the beech family. Extremely rare due to chestnut blight. Can grow upwards of 100 feet in height and 10 feet in diameter. \n\n\n\nWhite Flowering Dogwood (Cornus florida): Flowering dogwood prefers an acidic\, well-drained soil that contains a significant amount of organic matter. It can be planted in full sun but performs best in partial shade. The tree should be mulched to keep the soil moist and cool. It does not tolerate poorly drained soil\, drought or pollution. Tree size: 30 to 40 feet with a greater spread. \n\n\n\nChinese Chestnut (Castanea mollissima): Grows 40-60’ tall. Spreads 40-60’. Slow to medium growth rate: 4-7’ over 3-4 years. Acidic\, well-drained soil. Full sun. Edible nuts.Japanese Tree Lilac (Syringa reticulata); Grows 20-30’ tall. A large shrub or small tree with stiff\, spreading branches. Spreads 15-25’. Medium growth rate: 9-12’ over 6-8 years. Likes a loose\, well-drained soil. Needs full sun for best flowering. Fragrant\, white flowers are extremely showy in early to mid-June. Flowers are 6-12” long and 6-10” wide panicles. Pruning should be done after flowering. \n\n\n\nPawpaw (Asimina triloba): Shade tolerant\, adapted to fine and course textured soils; blooms in mid-Spring. Slow growth rate. Maturity height is 25 feet. \n\n\n\nOhio Buckeye (Aesculus glabra): Found primarily as an understory tree in the eastern half of Ohio\, where the soils are more alkaline in pH. A native of the Midwestern and Great Plains states\, trees found in the open may reach 60’ tall by 30’ wide\, but as a native understory\, it is often half that size. As a member of the Horse chestnut Family\, it is related to other Horse chestnuts and Buckeyes. \n\n\n\nFraser Fir (Abies fraseri): Is widely used as a Christmas tree. Best in full sun. Trees grow poorly in heavy clay soils. The species is severely damaged by a non-native insect\, the Balsam wooly adelgid (Adelges piceae). Mature height: 30’ to 50’. Spread 10 to 25’. \n\n\n\nRed Mulberry (Morus rubra): Grows 30-50’ tall. Spreads 30-40’. Medium to fast growth rate. 10-12’ over 4-6 years. Plant in a rich\, moist\, well-drained soil. Full sun to partial shade. Fruits are red turning dark purple. Edible fruit is used in jams and pies. Also relished by birds. Plant away from walks and driveways since fruit will stain the surfaces. \n\n\n\nCommon Lilac (Syringa vulgaris): Grows 8-15’ tall. An upright\, irregular shaped shrub. Spreads 6-12’. Medium growth rate. Likes a soil supplemented with peatmoss or leaf mold. Needs full sun for best flowering. Fragrant\, lilac-purple flowers are extremely showy in early to mid-May. Flowers are 4-8” long. Removal of old blooms and pruning should be done shortly after flowering. \n\n\n\nButterfly Bush (Buddleia davidii): Grows 3-8’ tall. Arching habit. Spreads 3-6’.Medium to fast growth rate. Moist\, well-drained soil. Clay soils need amended with peatmoss. Full sun for best flowering and to attract the most butterflies. Grows like a perennial in our climate. Will die back to the ground in the winter. Lilac to purple flowers. Nectar attracts adult butterflies \n\n\n\nBlack Elderberry (Sambucus canadensis): Grows 5-12’ tall. Quite variable in size depending on habitat. Multi-stemmed shrub. Often broad and rounded in shape with arching branches. Fast growth rate. Transplants well. Does best in moist soil but will tolerate dry soil.Partial shade. Purple-black fruit in August-September. Fruit is good for jellies\, wine and attracting birds. \n\n\n\nNorway Spruce (Picea abies): One of the faster growing spruces. Extremely attractive\, pyramidal evergreen with strong\, distinctive sweeping branches all the way to the ground.  Shiny green\, 1/2-1″ long flat needles. Grows on most sites except where soil is water soaked.  Height:  80-100′. \n\n\n\nWhite Cedar (American Arborvitae) (Thuja occidentalis): Can reach a height of 60 inches at maturity and have a spread of 15 inches. It grows best in moist\, neutral pH soil but can adapt to other soil types\, including clay\, wet\, rocky\, and dry. It prefers full sun but can also tolerate light shade. \n\n\n\nWhite Pine (Pinus strobus): A shade tolerant native tree\, does best in full sunlight. Fast-growing\, grows well in a wide range of soil types. Soft light\, green needles in clusters of five. Height:  80′. \n\n\n\nRed Oak (Quercus rubra): Bristle-tipped leaves turn red in the fall. The leaves have 7 to 11 waxy lobes. A good street tree tolerates pollution and compacted soil. Grows to 60′ to 75′\, 45′ spread. \n\n\n\nPersimmon (Diospyros virginiana): Tough and adaptable grows rapidly\, and its deep tap root gives it good drought resistance. Seedlings planted in good soil and a sunny location can begin fruiting in about 6-8 years. In addition to its fruit-bearing potential\, the American Persimmon can make an attractive mid-size yard tree. Height: 30-70’. \n\n\n\nSwamp White Oak (Quercus bicolor): The Swamp White Oak tree reaches 100 feet tall at maturity\, with a spread of 60 feet. It grows best in full sun with moist to wet\, deep\, acidic soil. Its two-layer root system allows it to thrive in areas that are flooded in spring but dry in summer. \n\n\n\nTulip Poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera): Found throughout all of Ohio\, the Tulip Tree is named for the appearance of its showy flowers and the silhouette of its large leaves\, both of which resemble tulips. It frequents moist woodlands and edges of fields\, especially on downslopes where water drains. Quickly reaches a height of 80‘. \n\n\n\nBalsam Fir (Abies balsamea): Short\, flat\, bright green needles. Prefers moist\, acidic soil. Slow growth rate. Mature height: 70’. Mature Spread: 20.’ \n\n\n\nBlack Walnut (Juglans nigra L.): Usually matures in 150 years. It thrives in deeper\, well drained\, neutral soils. It is shade intolerant and must have direct sun to grow optimally. Can grow up to 150’ tall and over 8’ in diameter. \n\n\n\nWhite Oak (Quercus alba): Grows well in all but very wet soils\, in all open exposures. Large spreading tree\, dark gray\, brownish bark.  Blooms in May\, Fruit in autumn. All oaks provide excellent wildlife benefits.  Height: 60-80′. Height in 10 years 8-10’. \n\n\n\nSugar Maple (Acer saccharum): Plant in well-drained soils. Maple is extensively planted for timber\, as a shade tree\, and for maple syrup. Large shade tree has dark green foliage turning from yellow to orange to fiery red in the fall.  Height: 100′. Height in ten years 14-16’ tall. \n\n\n\nRedbud (Cercis canadensis): Medium growth Features somewhat heart-shaped leaves 2–6″ in length\, emerging a reddish color\, turning dark green as summer approaches and then yellow in the fall. Can grow up to 20’ to 30’.
URL:https://richlandswcd.net/event/clear-fork-ffa-alumni-tree-seedling-sale-5/
LOCATION:Elzy Milling & Trade\, 25 E Ogle St\, Bellville\, OH 44813 Phone: (419) 886-3840\, Bellville\, Ohio\, 44813\, United States
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