Several ladybug species are useful as biological control agents and you can benefit from their voracious appetites for the pests in your gar

The Colonial District congratulates Paul Davis on this No-Till Award, and is excited to share a video of Paul’s accomplishments.

A quick note about our February 10th Conservation Breakfast Event.

There are so many exciting opportunities available to students in the Colonial District. Learn more!

Multispecies cover crops can play a significant role in increasing soil organic carbon.

DCR hosted an educational field day at Brandon Farms, led by our senior agricultural conservation specialist, Robert Waring. Read more.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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