Hamilton County SWCD Monthly Board Meeting are held the second Tuesday of every month at the District office. The public is always welcome. 

The next scheduled Board meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 14, 2012 AT 2:00PM. These meetings are open to the public. Please arrive 10 minutes early if you wish to sign up to speak.

Call for more information, 772-7645.  

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Caring for Our Watershed Contest

New Contest!

Are you a 9th - 12th grade student in Hamilton County? Do you want to win $ for yourself and your school? Do you care about your environment? Then this contest is for YOU!!!

The Hamilton County Soil and Water Conservation District, Environmental Education Council of Ohio and Agrium, Inc. invite you and your students to participate in the 2011-12 Caring for our Watersheds program (CFW). CFW is both an environmental proposal contest and a project funding opportunity for high school students.

CFW asks students to submit a proposal that answers the question, "What can I do to improve my watershed?" Students research their local watershed, identify an environmental concern and come up with a realistic solution.

 Ten finalists will present their ideas and win up to $1,000 cash rewards for themselves and matching rewards for their schools. Schools also receive $100 for every ten completed proposals submitted

 Students can work individually or in teams up to 4 members

 In addition to cash rewards, there is also $10,000 ($1000 per project) available for students to implement their projects.

 ALL Finalists are eligible for these "mini-grant" implementation funds.

CFW Important Dates

Proposal Entry Deadline: Friday, March 23, 2012 Final Competition: Saturday, May 5, 2012 at the Cincinnati Zoo.

The attached document of "CFW How it works" has more information regarding the CFW contest. Visit www.caringforourwatersheds.com for more details. If you are interested, please contact gwen.roth@hamilton-co.org or 513-772-7645 x13.

Note: CFW Ohio open to 9th - 12th grade students who live in Hamilton County, Ohio.

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Forum on Natural Land Management & Conservation 
at the 
Fernald Preserve Visitor Center

on

Thursday, February 9

9 am - 12 noon

Cost:  Free!  But space is limited.  Please register TODAY at christinehadley@earthlink.net

 

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Small Farm Conferences and Trade Shows

The Ohio State University Small Farm Program announces two Ohio Small Farm Conferences. Both conferences will include 30-40 different seminars taught by Extension professionals and industry leaders focusing on the following areas:

•Farm Management, Forages & Pasture •Aquaculture •Livestock - exotic & traditional •Natural Resources •Horticulture - fruits & vegetables •Organic Production

This class will help you to plan your best lawn and garden strategies so you will hit the ground running come spring! Soil fertility testing, turf management, annual flower and vegetable plant selection, design, preventative disease and pest control will all be covered in these two hour classes.

Opening Doors to Success:

SW Ohio Small Farm Conference & Trade Show

Friday & Saturday, March 9 & 10, 2012

Wilmington College Campus, Wilmington, Ohio

Living Your Small Farm Dream

NE Ohio Small Farm Conference & Trade Show

Saturday, March 31, 2012

RG Drage Career Center, Massillon, Ohio

For more information, call 937-382-0901 or email nye.1@osu.edu

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Important Calendar Reminders!!

January 17 - 2:00 p.m. Board Meeting - at District office

February 14 - SWCD Boar Meeting - at District office

February 23 & March 1 - Planning for Lawn and Garden Magnifico! (see page 6 of Winter Newsletter)

March 2 - Deadline for Poster, Essay and Sculpture Contest (see page 4 of Winter Newsletter)

March 23 - Caring for Watershed proposal deadline 

April 19 - Party for the Planet at Cincinnati Zoo - Stop by and see us at our booth!

April 21 - Earth Day at Sawyer Point - Stop by and see us at our booth!