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.

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...

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...

In this free workshop, learn about Rain Gardens and Rain Barrels and their benefits including managing stormwater. One rain barrel and one rain garden native seed packet will be given...

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...

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...

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...

Join Richland Soil and Water Conservation District and our partners for this special workshop for anyone interested in pasture and grazing management. Those new to livestock and forage management are encouraged to join. This is a 3-day series. The Grazing School is July 23 and July 25 at The Longview Center from 6 to 9...

Attend the Animal Mortality Composting Certification if you compost animals. Before you compost dead livestock, you must obtain an Animal Mortality Composting Certification. The certification is a legal requirement per the Ohio Administrative Code (OAC) Rule 901: 13: 1 – 13. The complete Rule is found at https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-administrative-code/chapter-901:13-1 Presenter: Glen Arnold, Hancock County OSU Extension....

Join the Richland Soil and Water Conservation District's award-winning volunteer team by becoming a Precipitation Monitor. Volunteers record rain and the liquid equivalent of snow on the Richland Soil and...

Beat the cold of winter with thoughts of spring warmth and learning about invasive plants! Join Richland Soil and Water Conservation District and our guest speakers for this workshop on invasive species that are found in bodies of water and on land. Snacks will be provided. Learn about aquatic invasive plants in backyard ponds and...