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SWCD Sponsors Indiana Master Naturalist Class
The Kosciusko County Soil and Water Conservation District is once again sponsoring an Indiana Master Naturalist program.
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County’s Soil And Water Conservation District To Hold Annual Meeting Feb. 14
The Kosciusko County Soil and Water Conservation District will hold its 66th annual meeting at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 14.
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SWCD Hosts Virtual Annual Meeting Tuesday Evening
The 65th annual Kosciusko County Soil and Water Conservation District Meeting was held virtually Tuesday evening, Feb. 15, with 18 participants in the Zoom event.
Read MoreKosciusko SWCD Annual Meeting Will Be Online
The board of the Kosciusko County Soil and Water Conservation District announces the move of its 65th annual meeting from an in-person meeting to a virtual one. Originally scheduled for 6 p.m. Feb. 15, at Quaker Haven, the meeting will now be held virtually via Zoom at 7 p.m. Feb. 15.
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Pet Waste Stations Installed, Thanks To Jefferson Students
Jefferson Elementary School students’ request to install pet waste stations at Winona Lake’s Cherry Creek has come to fruition.
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Spring — Perfect Time To Plant Trees
Every year as the snow subsides and spring begins to appear the Kosciusko County Soil and Water Conservation District becomes very busy with questions about trees. Where can you find tree stock? How do you plant them? What are the benefits of trees?
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SWCD Gets Creative In Offering Programs, Services
By Deb Patterson InkFreeNews WARSAW – The annual Kosciusko County Soil and Water District meeting was just as unique as the past year. There was no guest speaker. There were no awards presented and no large gathering of people. Instead, this year’s annual meeting was virtual and brief … Read More
Master Naturalist Class Registration Extended To Feb. 29
WARSAW — The deadline for registering for the Kosciusko County Soil and Water Conservation District sponsored 2020 Indiana Master Naturalist classes has been extended until Feb. 29. Space is limited, but a few places are still available according to Darci Zolman, KSWCD program administrator. “The mission of the … Read More
SWCD Sponsors Indiana Master Naturalist Class
WARSAW — Kosciusko County Soil and Water Conservation District will sponsor a 2020 Indiana Master Naturalist class in Kosciusko County, according to Darci Zolman, SWCD Program Administrator. “The mission of the Indiana Master Naturalist program is to bring together natural resource specialists with adult learners to foster … Read More
Soil And Water Conservation District Hosting Weed Wrangle Event Oct. 26
WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Soil and Water Conservation District is hosting a Weed Wrangle event at Koinonia Nature Preserve, Pierceton, from 9 a.m. to noon Oct. 26. During this event, participants will learn about invasive plants and how to control them. Participants will also have the opportunity … Read More
Master Naturalist Class Registration Closing Feb. 28
WARSAW — The deadline for registering for the Kosciusko County Soil and Water Conservation District sponsored 2019 Indiana Master Naturalist classes has been extended until Feb. 28. Space is limited, but a few spots are still available according to Darci Zolman, KSWCD Program Administrator. “The mission of the … Read More
Community Members Honored At Annual SWCD Meeting
KOSCIUSKO — Several local individuals were recognized Tuesday, Feb. 19, at the 62nd annual Kosciusko County Soil and Water Conservation District meeting, which was held at 2517, Warsaw. Tiffany Parker, from the Gene Stratton-Porter State Historic Site, was the guest speaker and gave a presentation on restoration efforts … Read More
Kosciusko County Soil And Water Conservation District To Sponsor Indiana Master Naturalist Class
WARSAW — Kosciusko County Soil and Water Conservation District has announced its sponsorship of a 2019 Indiana Master Naturalist class in Kosciusko County, according to Darci Zolman, KSWCD program administrator. “The mission of the Indiana Master Naturalist program is to bring together natural resource specialists with adult learners … Read More
Kosciusko Indiana Master Naturalists Receive Certification
WARSAW — Kosciusko County Soil and Water Conservation District-sponsored Kosciusko Indiana Master Naturalists recently graduated its 2018 class, according to Darci Zolman, SWCD Program Director. Of the 19 participants, 16 completed the required 24 hours of classroom/field work and passed the test with 70 percent or better. Six … Read More
Learn About Local Waters And Become A Citizen Scientist
By EILEEN OAKS Marketing and outreach specialist, The Watershed Foundation NORTH WEBSTER — Clean, abundant water is a valuable resource. Hoosier Riverwatch, a Department of Environmental Management education program, hosts workshops around the state to train people to monitor local streams, rivers and lakes. The next volunteer river monitoring … Read More