Helping People Help the Land

Crawford Soil & Water Conservation District

Our mission is to encourage and assist the people of Crawford County in making decisions for the wise use of our natural resources to provide a quality environment for all.

Upcoming Sales and Events:

Fish Sale:

Order Deadline: Friday, April 12th

Fingerling Pick Up: Friday, April 19th

Crawford SWCD Parking Lot – 2:00-3:00 PM

2024 Fish Sale Order Form

Tree Sale:

Seedling Pick Up:

Crawford SWCD Parking Lot

Wednesday, April, 24th – 3:00-6:00 PM

Thursday, April, 25th – 7:30 AM-6:00 PM

UPDATED 2024 Tree order 4-12

2024 Tree Descriptions

Community Cleanup:

Saturday, May 4th – 10:00 – 11:00 AM

Locations:

Bucyrus – Aumiller Park and CC Fairground

Galion – Galion Bike Trail

New Washington – City Park

Community Cleanup 24

Pond Clinic:

Thursday, June 20th – 5:15-7:45 PM

Johns Pond – 2699 Carey Rd Bloomville

Agenda:

5:15-5:30 – Light meal provided by Lykens Country Crew 4-H Club

5:30-5:45- Pond Construction, SWCD Staff

5:45-6:15 – Nuisance Wildlife, Natahan Cass, Crawford County Wildlife Officer

6:15-7:15 – Pond Weed Identification, How to Control Them, Existing Pond Issues and Concerns, Eugene Braig, Director of Aquatic Ecosystems, OSU

7:15-7:45 Q and A with Speakers

Pond Clinic Flyer

Neighbor to Neighbor Conservation Series :

Growing Apples and Strawberries

Thursday, June 27th – 6:00-8:00 PM

The Pickwick Place, 1875 N. Sandusky Ave, Bucyrus

Guest speaker, Ethan Stuckey will lead us through tree pruning techniques, tree care and maintenance, and common problems on apple trees. We will then view a strawberry renovation demonstration and look at first year strawberry growth.

Raspberries, Corn, Rhubarb, and Asparagus Oh My!

Thursday, July 25th – 6:00-8:00 PM

4031 State Route 19, Bucyrus

Guest speaker, Ethan Stuckey will cover raspberry harvest and trellis design. We will walk thru and discuss modern white sweet corn varieties and end the evening with end of summer car for asparagus and rhubarb to promote a better harvest in the spring.

Neighbor to Neighbor