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.
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Jim Wallace
Mar 15
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
Beneficial Bugs - Green Lacewings
This is the first article in a series I will be doing on beneficial bugs - the Green Lacewing
Amanda Whispell
Feb 21
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
Logan Ellis
Feb 16
Colonial SWCD Spring Outreach Event
Colonial Soil and Water Conservation District invites you to join us at the Quinton Community Center on February 26th for our Annual Spring
Amanda Whispell
Feb 8
A Living Shoreline at Berkeley Plantation in Charles City
A living shoreline at Berkeley Plantation in Charles City, Virginia.
Robyn Woolsey
Feb 5
New Partnership Brings Conservation Funding Opportunities to Essex, King and Queen, and King William County Residents
A new effort undertaken by two Soil and Water Conservation Districts can provide financial support to landowners dealing with stormwater...
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
Amanda Whispell
Oct 3, 2023
4th Annual BugFest
A summary of our day at the 4th Annual Bugfest in September 2023.
Amanda Whispell
Oct 2, 2023
Colonial Photo Contest
The Colonial Soil and Water Conservation District’s (CSWCD) First Annual Photo Contest begins October 1, 2023, and ends November 30, 2023.
Amanda Whispell
Aug 3, 2023
Super Turf Saturday
819/2023 - Turfgrass experts from Virginia Tech will provide presentations about lawn management, weed control and prevention, and more!
Amanda Whispell
Jul 27, 2023
Postponed: Colonial World Nature Conservation Day BioBlitz
In light of the temps forecasted for this weekend, and out of concern for volunteer & participant safety, we've postponed the BioBlitz.
Amanda Whispell
Jul 6, 2023
Colonial World Nature Conservation Day BioBlitz
Colonial SWCD is organizing a BioBlitz at York River State Park to celebrate World Nature Conservation Day on 29 July - don't miss it!
Amanda Whispell
Jun 19, 2023
Kicking off our Colonial Pollinator BioBlitz
First day of the Colonial Pollinator Week BioBlitz kicks of with a Butterfly Scavenger Hunt.
Amanda Whispell
Jun 7, 2023
Colonial Pollinator BioBlitz
Colonial Pollinator Week BioBlitz
19 - 25 June - Pollinator Week 2023
Amanda Whispell
Jun 7, 2023
Virginia State University's Farm Field Day
Come on out to Virginia State University's Farmer Field Day at their research farm on June 14th.
Dominion Energy
Jun 6, 2023
Jamestown High School Wins Statewide Envirothon
Press Release from Dominion Energy Dominion Energy Envirothon inspires students to develop environmental skills and solutions Colonial...
Amanda Whispell
Jun 5, 2023
Colonial Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Directors Elections
Pam Mason is a director on the Colonial SWCD; she is one of the representatives from York County.
Amanda Whispell
Jun 1, 2023
Colonial Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Directors Elections
Today we are hearing from Dave Beals, who is one of the representatives from the City of Williamsburg on the Colonial SWCD.
Amanda Whispell
May 26, 2023
Colonial Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Directors Elections
Wayne Davis is a director on the Colonial Soil and Water Conservation District's Board of Directors
Amanda Whispell
May 12, 2023
Earth Day at Ford's Colony
For Earth Day 2023 Emma Rich, Bob Winters, and I were lucky enough to spend the afternoon at the Ford's Colony Earth Day celebration. It...
Amanda Whispell
Apr 21, 2023
Colonial Soil and Water Conservation District Director Elections
Are you interested in being a Colonial Soil and Water Conservation District Director? Click here to learn more.
Amanda Whispell
Apr 17, 2023
Urban Farm Brings Growers Together
By Stephanie Sabin, Williamsburg Yorktown Daily April 17, 2023 www.wydaily.com Williamsburg Community Growers (WCG) has a mission to grow...
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