February Newsletter is Available NOW!
Find our February Newsletter by clicking on the button below! This edition is complete with tree terminology, event information, volunteer opportunities, and more. Don't forget about our Annual Tree Sale! Access the order form below to select your seedlings now. We will be taking orders through March 20th. A great selections of native trees, shrubs, and perennials are available. For more information or help with selecting the right plants for your landscape, stop in the office to ask a conservationist or call us at the office.
Read all about our recent Private Pesticide and Fertilizer Applicator Recertification here!
Well Testing Event: Co-Hosted with Butler SWCD
Preble SWCD and Butler SWCD are teaming up with Miami University Institute for the Environment and Sustainability and Miami Conservancy District to bring you FREE nitrate testing for your well water!
Tuesday, March 10, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Collinsville Community Center
5113 Huston Rd, Collinsville, OH 45004
The first 40 attendees will receive the supplies and training they need to collect a sample to be tested for bacteria - for FREE!
*Bacteria test will be performed at a later date to be specified at the event.*
For questions, please call Butler SWCD at 513-887-3720 or Preble SWCD at 937-456-5159
Tuesday, March 10, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Collinsville Community Center
5113 Huston Rd, Collinsville, OH 45004
The first 40 attendees will receive the supplies and training they need to collect a sample to be tested for bacteria - for FREE!
*Bacteria test will be performed at a later date to be specified at the event.*
For questions, please call Butler SWCD at 513-887-3720 or Preble SWCD at 937-456-5159
Who Should Participate in the Well Water Testing Event?If you answer YES to any of the following questions, please have your water tested:
Is your well more than 40 years old? Is your well less than 50 feet deep? Has it been mroe than a year since it was tested? Does an infant, pregnant woman, or elderly person drink the water? How to Collect a Water Sample for Nitrate Testing1. Use a clean jar and rinse out any soap at least 3 times
2. Remove any screen or filter from your faucet 3. Run the water for 5 minutes to clear the lines and bring in fresh water 4. Collect your sample within the HOUR of the event, or keep it chilled |
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Conservation Day Camp 2020: Counselors, we need you!
Attention high school and college students.... we need you for Conservation Day Camp!
When: June 22-26, 9am to 3pm
Where: Preble County Historical Society
We are looking for enthusiastic, fun-loving, responsible, outgoing students to help guide campers through all of the wonderful camp activities! The task is simple - lead students, participate in activities, and have a great time. Lunch and a t-shirt are included! For all of your hard work, we would like to offer you service hours for the participation, as well as a letter of recommendation for any college, job, or scholarship application. Come support our local summer camp and enjoy a week outdoors with us! To sign up, please click on the box to download and print the application. It must be returned to the Preble SWCD office by April 17 to be considered. For more information or questions, please call Kate at the office.
When: June 22-26, 9am to 3pm
Where: Preble County Historical Society
We are looking for enthusiastic, fun-loving, responsible, outgoing students to help guide campers through all of the wonderful camp activities! The task is simple - lead students, participate in activities, and have a great time. Lunch and a t-shirt are included! For all of your hard work, we would like to offer you service hours for the participation, as well as a letter of recommendation for any college, job, or scholarship application. Come support our local summer camp and enjoy a week outdoors with us! To sign up, please click on the box to download and print the application. It must be returned to the Preble SWCD office by April 17 to be considered. For more information or questions, please call Kate at the office.