Education

1 day ago

Beneficial Bugs - Wonderful Wasps

Rather than fearing wasps we should recognize their ecological value and appreciate the ecosystem services they offer. Learn more here.

Creativity in Stormwater Management: Rain Garden in a Box

Robyn Woolsey

5 days ago

Creativity in Stormwater Management: Rain Garden in a Box

A "rain garden in a box” is a rain garden that is installed in an above-ground container, eliminating the need for any excavation.

Amanda Whispell

Oct 11, 2024

CSWCD Annual Report - Fiscal Year 2024

The Colonial Soil and Water Conservation District Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2024 is now available for download on our website.

Amanda Whispell

Aug 14, 2024

Youth Conservation Leadership Institute

Youth Conservation Leadership Institute is a program for students in 9-12 grade and focuses on volunteer service & environmental stewardship

Dragonfly Field Day with the Historic Rivers Master Naturalists

Amanda Whispell

Aug 12, 2024

Dragonfly Field Day with the Historic Rivers Master Naturalists

I spent the afternoon with several members of the Historic Rivers Master Naturalists group looking for dragonflies and damselflies in Colby

A farmer’s perspective on radish cover crop

Robert Waring

Aug 6, 2024

A farmer’s perspective on radish cover crop

The presence of worms in cover crop fields is an indicator of a healthy soil ecosystem and the deep roots of tillage radishes provide access

Understanding the Differences Between Determinate and Indeterminate Tomatoes

Logan Ellis

Aug 2, 2024

Understanding the Differences Between Determinate and Indeterminate Tomatoes

Tomatoes are commonly grown in many home gardens. Learn the difference between determinate and indeterminate so you can decide which to grow

Results from the Colonial World Nature Conservation Day BioBlitz 2024

Amanda Whispell

Jul 31, 2024

Results from the Colonial World Nature Conservation Day BioBlitz 2024

The results of the First Annual Colonial World Nature Conservation Day BioBlitz in July 2024.

Amanda Whispell

Jul 30, 2024

Beneficial Bugs - Hoverflies

Hoverflies are amazing little insects and they do so much good, which is why they are the beneficial insect I will be talking about today.

Jim Wallace

Jul 25, 2024

Should I water the grass?

Many homeowners have irrigation systems to water their lawns but when & how much to water the grass are questions that deserve investigation

Colonial World Nature Conservation Day BioBlitz

Amanda Whispell

Jul 24, 2024

Colonial World Nature Conservation Day BioBlitz

A short note summarizing the first annual Colonial World Nature Conservation Day BioBlitz at New Quarter Park.

Should I worry about periodical cicadas?

Amanda Whispell

Apr 29, 2024

Should I worry about periodical cicadas?

A short note explaining the life history of the amazing periodical cicadas. Find out if they pose any risks to you or to your garden.

Teaching the next generation about native pollinators

Amanda Whispell

Apr 3, 2024

Teaching the next generation about native pollinators

A great day at the Williamsburg Farm Camp where we had the chance to talk to the students all about native pollinators!

Logan Ellis

Mar 25, 2024

Solving your erosion problems

CSWCD staff can help landowners and producers with erosion issues by providing both cost-share funding and technical assistance.

April Showers Bring Stormwater Practices

Emma Rich

Mar 18, 2024

April Showers Bring Stormwater Practices

As sunny days grow nearer, so do spring's rainstorms, so it’s a good time to think about how to best manage stormwater on your property.

Amanda Whispell

Mar 15, 2024

First CSWCD Newsletter Published

The first issue of our new newsletter is filled with useful information that has been contributed by all of the CSWCD staff.

Should I fertilize my grass this spring?

Jim Wallace

Mar 15, 2024

Should I fertilize my grass this spring?

Many people fertilize their lawns in the spring. Is that a good idea? Generally, lawn fertilizers contain some ratio of nitrogen,...

Amanda Whispell

Mar 12, 2024

Beneficial Bugs - Green Lacewings

This is the first article in a series I will be doing on beneficial bugs - the Green Lacewing

Colonial World Nature Conservation Day BioBlitz 2024

Amanda Whispell

Feb 21, 2024

Colonial World Nature Conservation Day BioBlitz 2024

Join us for the Colonial World Nature Conservation Day BioBlitz! July 20, 2024 New Quarter Park 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Amanda Whispell

Oct 5, 2023

CSWCD Annual Report - Fiscal Year 2023

The Colonial Soil and Water Conservation District Annual Report is available on the CSWCD website

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