Drone Workshop 03/05
Interested in drones and how they can be utilized for farming? Join us for a great evening in Camden for a free dinner, drone demonstration, and a chance to win either a $500 or $250 for drone services from an operator of your choice. RSVP by February 27th by calling the office at 937-456-5159. We look forward to seeing you there!
Winter Forestry Hike 2026
You are invited to the Annual Winter Forestry Hike on Valentine's Day at 10:00 a.m. The hike will take place at the Preble County Historical Society.
Gain valuable knowledge from expert Savannah Ballweg, The Ohio State University Agriculture Extension Agent (Preble County branch), as she guides us through the woods and teaches essential winter tree identification methods.
Given the time of year, please come prepared for cold weather. The hike will be followed by a warm gathering featuring complimentary hot chocolate and cookies.
Admission is free and open to the public. We encourage all interested community members to attend this informative event!
Gain valuable knowledge from expert Savannah Ballweg, The Ohio State University Agriculture Extension Agent (Preble County branch), as she guides us through the woods and teaches essential winter tree identification methods.
Given the time of year, please come prepared for cold weather. The hike will be followed by a warm gathering featuring complimentary hot chocolate and cookies.
Admission is free and open to the public. We encourage all interested community members to attend this informative event!
Tree Sale is Back
Below is the order form for our upcoming tree sale. The species descriptions are on the sheet as well. Print off the form and fill out to be mailed or dropped off at our office. We listened to your recommendations from last year and have added a couple of species that were requested! Remember our species change from year to year. If we don't have what you want this year; we might just have it the next. Please call the office with any questions or issues. Orders are due Friday March 6th, and pick up for orders will be April 8th. Order your trees today!
Conservation Day Camp Coming Soon!
Conservation Day camp will be taking place from June 23-25 at the Preble County Historical Society once again this year in 2026! We look forward to seeing you all again, and even some new faces. We are currently accepting applications for Camp Counselors, Helpers, and Campers. View the forms below necessary for enrollment. Print them off, fill them out, and drop off or send in to the Preble County SWCD. Call the office with any questions you may have at 937-456-5159. There is no cost associated with being a Counselor, and just a $25 fee for Helpers and Campers. The fee has been reduced thanks to a generous donation from Henny Penny! Come to camp with us this year!
Conservation Day Camp 2025 Recap
We'd like to extend a huge thank you to everyone who helped make our 10th-anniversary conservation camp a great success! To our counselors, campers, helpers, and volunteers—you are the reason this camp is what it is today.
A special thanks to the historical society for allowing us to use their facilities. The kids really enjoyed the various survival-themed stations this year, including fishing, first aid, hiking, axe throwing, archery, crafts, creeking, and wilderness survival. Despite the heat, we all had a fantastic time!
Delicious lunches each day kept our energy up, and it was wonderful to see the kids pulling in so many fish from the pond and cooling off in the creek. On the final day, we continued camp tradition with Mama Mac's pizza and signed one another's shirts to commemorate our amazing 10th anniversary.
We truly appreciate all your support and look forward to doing it again next year!
A special thanks to the historical society for allowing us to use their facilities. The kids really enjoyed the various survival-themed stations this year, including fishing, first aid, hiking, axe throwing, archery, crafts, creeking, and wilderness survival. Despite the heat, we all had a fantastic time!
Delicious lunches each day kept our energy up, and it was wonderful to see the kids pulling in so many fish from the pond and cooling off in the creek. On the final day, we continued camp tradition with Mama Mac's pizza and signed one another's shirts to commemorate our amazing 10th anniversary.
We truly appreciate all your support and look forward to doing it again next year!
Annual Financial Report Legal Notice
The 2024 Annual Financial Report of the Preble Soil and Water Conservation District has been completed. This report is now available for public inspection at the SWCD office located at 2789 US RT 35 E, West Alexandria, OH 45381 .
2024 Plat Books Now Available
The long-awaited 2024 Preble County Plat Books have arrived! They are available for sale now at the SWCD Office at 2789 US RT 35, halfway between Eaton and West Alexandria; and at the Land Use Management Office inside the Preble County Courthouse. $30 each including tax, and they include current aerial photographs as well as Historical Plat Maps from 1949.