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Soil Health and Cover Crop Workshop
      Don't miss out on this great opportunity to learn more about the health of your soil and get the latest on cover crops. Making the most out of your soil can help increase production and reduce costs. Sign up to join us for this great workshop in Piketon, Ohio at the OSU South Center on June 8th. Plus, total registration cost is only $10! Participants will get 2 free soil tests through Scioto or Lawrence County Soil & Water Conservation Districts and a new Soil Quality Test Kit.

CSI: Shawnee Registration
      Registration is now open for the 2013 summer science camp CSI: Shawnee. Conservation Science Investigations is the theme of the camp and campers will get the opportunity to explore nature, learn science skills, and work with professionals in natural resource and science fields. Camp is open to students just completing 5th, 6th, or 7th grades. Thanks to a generous grant from The Scioto Foundation this camp is being offered at the tremendous value of $25 (do not send money now). Registration is on a first come- first serve basis. Questions? call or email Kate Sowards at katesowards@sciotoswcd.org / 740-259-9231

Forage for Horses Workshop (Spots Still Available - Register Now!)
       Scioto and Lawrence County's Soil and Water Conservation Districts are holding a Forage for Horses workshop on May 11th at the Ohio Horse Park in Franklin Furnace, Ohio. ODNR expert Bob Hendershot will be among those presenting. See link for details. Space is limited so register today: Application Brochure

Scioto Summer Activites
        Here is a great list of things to keep your child busy this summer. Includes regular weekly activites, special events, and some of the area summer camps.

District News Clips

     Scioto SWCD would like to thank all of our amazing tree sale customers! This year's tree sale was one of the most successful in recent years. Thank you!!

     Northwest Mohawks represented Scioto County in the Area Envirothon. Northwest Team 1 placed 7th and Northwest Team 2 placed 11th out of 47 teams competing from througout Southeastern Ohio.

     A huge THANK YOU to The Scioto Foundation! Scioto SWCD's grant request has been approved and thanks to the funding The Scioto Foundation will be providing our upcoming CSI: Shawnee Conservation Science Camp will be offered at a significant discout. (Details about the camp and application information available above!)

Winter Newsletter

UPCOMING EDUCATION DEADLINES

High School Poster Contest Deadline is April 26th

                 For More Information email katesowards@sciotoswcd.org

Line Fence Law Review from Ohio Farm Bureau - Good to Know

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