-Make Your Own Rain Barrel Class—Every Weds. through May 14 Cost $60.00 Call Don Brannen at McKie Rec. Center - 513-681-8247

 Pond Clinic—June 4, Winton Centre, Green Hills, Ohio. Supervised Children's Activities offered during pond clinic, but reservations are required. No fee.  Call Chey Alberto 772-7645   

Clean Sweep of the Great Miami—May 10, Call Brian Bohl 772-7645

Crosby Day— May 18th, Stricker's Grove. Come see our display!!  Call Gwen Roth 772-7645

Bugfest at Cincinnati Museum Center—June 7, Come see our display!! Call Amanda Bishop for info.  287-7000 x.2397

Paddlefest—June 27, Come see our display !!!! Call Heather Mayfield for info. 231-7719

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GO WITH THE FLOW AND BE A VOLUNTEER

Join the growing list of concerned citizens who spread awareness about water quality in their local watershed.  Students, scouts, neighborhood organizations, and city workers are taking action to label storm drains in the communities of Hamilton County.  Storm drain labeling events are part of public education efforts to address the issue of non point source pollutants that enter the storm drains.  These pollutants, which include fertilizers, pesticides, motor oil and pet wastes, cannot be traced back to a single source.  Many residents are unaware that these pollutants wash down the drains untreated and flow directly into streams and rivers.  If you, too, would like to spread the clean water message, and receive great clean water tips, contact Brian Bohl at (513) 772-7645
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 New E-Mail Education Notification

If you are interested in finding out more about upcoming workshops and environmental event in the area, then join the SWCD’s e-mail list. Every month or two, I will send out an e-mail letting you know about workshops and special events in the environmental education field. If you are interested, please e-mail your name, school name, school district and e-mail address to gwen.roth@hamilton-co.org.

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Test Your Soil Fertility Now

The best way to ensure gardening success is to provide good soil quality for your plants. The Hamilton County SWCD  now offers soil fertility testing through Michigan State University. The test results will provide you with a soil amendment recipe to ensure you get the most out of your plant investment.

Soil testing boxes and instructions can be obtained from the SWCD office for $10.00/box or $12.00 if mailed to you. You can stop by the office at 29 Triangle Park Drive, any weekday from 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. or call the office at 772-7645. This is a small investment when you consider the cost of plants and fertilizer. You will also be doing your part in reducing the use of unnecessary chemicals.

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