Ann’s Bright Beginnings preschoolers were recently visited by Anna Gurney from Paulding Soil & Water Conservation District. She brought animal pelts and talked with the children about how animals survive the long, cold winter. We learned what animals hibernate, what animals migrate and what animals stay awake and forage for food. Shown here with our…
Ann’s Bright Beginnings summer program was recently visited by Anna Gurney from Paulding Soil and Water. She brought along a video about owls and a stuffed owl so we could learn all about their habits. We then were able to dissect pellets. We found bones from mice, moles and other creatures that owls eat. It…
By: Patrick Troyer, Education Specialist On April 24th, teams from Paulding High School and Vantage Career Center competed at the 2019 Area 1 Envirothon Competition held at the Miller Conservation Farm located near Republic, Ohio in Seneca County. Paulding FFA under the direction of Advisor Staci Miller and Vantage FFA under the direction of Advisor…
By: Patrick Troyer, Paulding SWCD The Paulding Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD) aids landowners on a variety of best management practices (BMPs) that aid in the preservation of our soil & water resources. The number of practices that can be installed are numerous, but we want to inform the residents we serve of the…
By: Patrick Troyer, Education Specialist The 2018 Paulding County Fair is quickly approaching and the Paulding Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD) is preparing some great activities for you and your family! We will return this year in the new “Acres of Fun” area located in the Paulding County Extension Hall. Come on out to…
By: Patrick Troyer, Paulding Soil & Water Conservation District As a Soil & Water Conservation District, we want to provide those we serve with the tools and information they need to be good stewards of our precious natural resources. Many of you may be aware that the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) designated the Western…
By: Patrick Troyer, Education Specialist It’s that time of the year again for the Paulding Soil & Water Conservation District Spring Tree Sale! This year includes the return of many of your favorite tree species along with several new species that are carefully selected native tree species that are well suited for our area. Our…
By: Patrick Troyer, Education Specialist The Paulding Soil & Water Conservation District is pleased to welcome Manuel Lay as our newest addition to the office as the Western Lake Erie Basin Nutrient Management Specialist. Manuel covers the following three counties in his position: Paulding, Defiance, and Williams County. Working in multiple counties gives Lay the…
By: Patrick Troyer, Education Specialist Girl Scouts from across Paulding County gathered at the Black Swamp Nature Center on Sunday, September 24th for an afternoon filled with great activities courtesy of the Paulding Soil & Water Conservation District. This event brings all girl scout troops in Paulding County together to kick off their calendar full…
