Montgomery County Soil & Water Conservation District

Office Closed
2022-12-23 08:00 - 2022-12-26 17:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Indiana
The office will be closed in observance of Christmas Eve and Christmas. The office will open again at 8 am on Tuesday, December 27th.

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December Board Meeting
2022-12-01 08:00 - 10:00 | USDA Service Center, 2036 Lebanon Road, Crawfordsville, Indiana, 47933
All SWCD board meetings are open to the public. Feel free to join us to stay current on what is happening with the district. To be added to the email list to be notified of board meetings please email us at montcountyswcd@gmail.com

Meeting are held in the conference room of the USDA service center in Crawfordsville. Please enter through door 2034.

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Office Closed
2022-11-24 08:00 - 2022-11-25 17:00 | Indiana
The office will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving and the day after Thanksgiving. The office will open again at 8 am on Monday, November 28th.

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Office Closed
2022-11-11 08:00 - 17:00 | Indiana
The office will be closed in observance of Veteran’s Day. The office will open again at 8 am on Monday, November 14th.

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Office Closed
2022-11-08 08:00 - 17:00 | Indiana
The office will be closed for Election Day. We will be open again at 8 am on Wednesday, November 9th.

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November Board Meeting
2022-11-03 08:00 - 10:00 | USDA Service Center, 2036 Lebanon Road, Crawfordsville, Indiana, 47933

Women4theLand Forestry Learning Circle
2022-10-19 09:00 - 15:00 | Fusion 54, 101 W. Main St., Crawfordsville, Indiana, 47933, United States
Update– We have closed registration for this event as all of our spots have been filled. Please check out https://women4theland.org/upcoming-events for future events.

On October 19, we will be hosting a Women4theLand learning circle in Montgomery County! We have partnered with the Hendricks County SWCD to host this event with a focus on forestry and invasive species. Learn the importance of managing invasive species for yourself, your family, and your land! In the morning we will be offering educational sessions and networking opportunities. At 11 am we will be carpooling to a property of Moore Family Tree Farm to spend the rest of our day touring the tree farm, watching demos, and some hands-on activities. Please bring along a camping chair for this section of the day. We will have a tent at this afternoon location to block out the weather if need be. If there is a chance of heavy rain we will stay the entire day at Fusion 54. Light morning refreshments and lunch will be provided. Bring along a refillable water bottle to stay hydrated throughout the day. This event is FREE but spots are limited!

9 am – Light refreshments and registration at Fusion 54 Training Area on the fourth floor.

9:15 am – Start of Learning Circle

11 am – We will be carpooling to a property of Moore Family Tree Farm to spend the rest of our day touring the tree farm, watching demos, and some hands-on activities.

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Weed Wrangle
2022-10-18 13:30 - 15:30, 2022-10-17 13:30 - 15:30 | Rock River Ridge Trailhead Parking, 2722 Rock River Ridge Rd., Crawfordsville, Indiana, 47933
Weed Wrangle to tackle honeysuckle on the Sugar Creek Trail. These invasive species are causing environmental harm and removing will allow native Indiana plants to grow in their place! We will have loppers and hand saws on hand to remove the honeysuckle. This event is in partnership with Crawfordsville Parks and Recreation. We will be meeting at the Rock River Ridge Trailhead.

Please bring your own work gloves if you have them. Long pants are preferred to shorts as we will be working in a wooded area. We will have a jug of water available to fill up reusable water bottles on site.

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Office Closed
2022-10-10 08:00 - 17:00 | Indiana
The office will be closed. We will be open again on Tuesday, October 11th.

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October Board Meeting
2022-10-06 08:00 - 10:00 | USDA Service Center, 2036 Lebanon Road, Crawfordsville, Indiana, 47933
This board meeting was cancelled. Our next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, November 3rd at 8am.

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Forestry Field Day
2022-10-05 13:30 - 16:00 | 2235N 175E Crawfordsville, IN 47933, 2235 N 175 E, Crawfordsville, Indiana, 47933, United States
Do you own pasture or cropland and have an interest in converting this land to trees? If so, join us to learn more about how this could be done, the potential financial returns, and how the management of your land would change. The two speakers at our event will be Raoul Moore of Moore Family Tree Farm and Lenny Farlee. Lenny is the Sustaining Hardwood Extension Specialist at Purdue University.

Topics to be discussed include why trees matter economically, how to get started in tree farming, and timber stand improvement. Please be sure to wear appropriate clothing for the weather and the terrain conditions such as long pants and boots. Bring along a reusable water bottle that can be refilled. There will be limited parking on site so please car pool if possible.

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Fall Sugar Creek Clean Up
2022-09-17 08:00 - 17:00 | Indiana
Save the date! Join Friends of Sugar Creek for a Fall creek clean-up!

If you have any questions please email Cindy at canoe@friendsofsugarcreek.org

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Office Closure
2022-09-05 08:00 - 17:00 | Indiana
The office will be closed in observance of Labor Day. We will be open again on Tuesday, September 6th.

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September Board Meeting
2022-09-01 08:00 - 10:00 | USDA Service Center, 2036 Lebanon Road, Crawfordsville, Indiana, 47933

Farmer Listening Session
2022-08-15 18:00 - 20:00 | Dappled Willow, 6289 IN 47, Darlington, Indiana, 47940, United States
Calling all farmers! Join the Montgomery, Clinton, Boone, and Tippecanoe SWCDs to talk about the Upper Sugar Creek Watershed Project. We need farmer input on farming, conservation needs, Sugar Creek, and more at the Dappled Willow in Darlington on August 15th from 6-8 pm. Free food is provided!! Please RSVP to ensure we will have enough food here: https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLSfQTHldjMmILT…/viewform

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August Board Meeting
2022-08-04 08:00 - 10:00 | USDA Service Center, 2036 Lebanon Road, Crawfordsville, Indiana, 47933

Garden Walk
2022-07-30 10:00 - 14:00 | 207 W Main Street Crawfordsville, 207 w main street, CRAWFORDSVILLE, Indiana, 47933-2143, United States
If you are interested in either starting a garden, learning a new way to garden, or would like to meet fellow gardeners in Crawfordsville, stop by our Garden Walk on July 30th! This event will take place from 10 am – 2 pm starting at 207 West Main Street in Crawfordsville. We will have multiple stops throughout the West Side Neighborhood in Crawfordsville with all types of gardens and gardeners.

At each stop, the gardeners themselves will be the host of their own garden and will be able to answer any questions. This event is for gardeners of all experiences as we have hosts that have been gardening for 2-3 years all the way up to multiple decades. For this walk, we will be walking together from garden to garden to allow gardeners to meet as many other gardeners in the area as possible and to allow the hosts to attend each other’s gardens. Please RSVP at https://forms.gle/AwakwRmyK2syZCHz9

Garden Walk Agenda – July 30th from 10 AM- 2 PM

Sign -in and introductions start at 10 am at 207 W. Main St. Crawfordsville

Introductions

Garden Tour at Stop 1: 10:15am – 10:50am

Topics to be discussed:

Tomato Trellising

Gardening on a budget

Pepper Varieties

Starting to garden during the Pandemic

Walk to second location: 511 W Main St. Crawfordsville, IN 47933

Garden tour at Stop 2 11:05am – 11:40 pm

Topics to be discussed:

New to gardening

Gardening with Limited Sun

Gardening in pots

Gardening in Limited space

Have Lunch – Attendees please bring your own lunch 11:40 pm – 12:10 pm

Walk to Third Location: 912 W. Wabash Ave. Crawfordsville IN, 47933

Garden tour at Stop 3 12:25 pm – 12:55 pm

Topics to be discussed :

Overwintering vegetables in a small greenhouse/cold frame

Raised beds

Succession Planting

Large number of varieties in a small space

Walk to fourth location: 1418 W Market Crawfordsville, IN 47933

Garden tour at Stop 4 1:15pm- 1:50 pm

Topics to be discussed:

Greenhouse

soft fruits

composting

Closing

Feel free to drive or bike from spot to spot if you have limited mobility or to join in at any point on the route. Looking forward to seeing you there!

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2nd Annual Farmer's Float Trip
2022-07-26 08:30 - 12:00 | Indiana
Calling all Montgomery County farmers! We have partnered with Friends of Sugar Creek to offer a free canoe trip on Sugar Creek! Bring your family and join us for a float down the creek before school starts! Lunch is included and this event is offered at no cost! You’ll hear from Friends of Sugar Creek about the work they do to preserve the creek for all to enjoy.

Spots are limited! Sign yourself and your family up by emailing Cindy at canoe@friendsofsugarcreek.org or call 765-364-0050. Please provide your name, contact information, and the number of participants. Please note if participants are under the age of 18. We cannot accommodate those under the age of 5 for this event.

We hope to see you there!

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Shades State Park 75th Anniversary
2022-07-16 11:00 - 14:00 | Shades State Park, 7751 S. 890 W., Waveland, 47989
We will be tabling in the afternoon with a fun (and edible!) kids activity and information on district programs and events. Check out the entire event schedule:

11:00 am – Race the Ranger (Advanced) Pre-Registration Required: https://RacetherangerShadesSP.eventbrite.com

11:30 am – Rave the Ranger (Easy) Pre-Registration Required: https://RacetherangerShadesSP.eventbrite.com

12:00pm – Food Trucks

12:30-2:30 pm Family Activities

12:30pm – 1:00pm Fossil Hunt

1:00pm- 2:00 pm Shades History Walk

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Upper Sugar Creek Project Steering Committee Meeting
2022-07-12 14:00 - 15:30 | Hoosier Heartland State Bank Success Center, 1623 US-231, Crawfordsville, Indiana, 47933
Learn more about this project here: https://montgomerycoswcd.com/sugarcreek/

All Steering Committee meetings are open to the public

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Tabling at the Farmer's Market
2022-07-09 08:00 - 13:00 | Pike Place, CRAWFORDSVLLE, Indiana, 47933, United States
The Community Growers of Montgomery County (CGMC) will have a booth at the Farmer’s Market. There is a fun (and edible!) activity for kids and information on some of the district’s programs and events. Hope to see you there!

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Nature Day With CMMC & CDPL
2022-06-18 13:00 - 16:00 | Carnegie Museum of Montgomery County, 222 S. Washington St., Crawfordsville, Indiana, 47933
Montgomery County SWCD will be tabling at this event with some fun activities for kids along with resources. Come out and join us!

Enjoy some free ice cream on the lawn of the Museum (provided by CDPL), before heading inside to check out some family-friendly crafts and activities!

*Please note this events may be canceled and/or altered due to any COVID-19 community guidelines*

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Farm Tour - Gillenwater Farms and Trinity Acres Farm
2022-06-04 18:00 - 20:00 | Gillenwater Farms, 5262 N 400 E, Crawfordsville, 47933
Are you interested in learning more about where your food comes from? Or are you a customer at Four Seasons, Hole’s Market, or have a CSA from Trinity Acres Farm? This tour will begin at Gillenwater Farms where attendees will learn the techniques used to grow the vegetables and raise the pork and beef that end up on your plate. We will then travel to Trinity Acres Farm where you can learn about their organic practices, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) and more. Please RSVP at https://forms.gle/BcbkQHfjuG8yZf7T6

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June Board Meeting
2022-06-02 08:00 - 10:00 | USDA Service Center, 2036 Lebanon Road, Crawfordsville, Indiana, 47933
Our board meetings are open to the public and generally occur on the first Thursday of each month at 8 AM in the FSA Conference Room at the USDA Service Center. Please enter directly through the FSA Conference room door rather than entering through the office.

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Native Plant Sale Pick-up
2022-05-20 16:00 - 19:00 | Montgomery County 4-H Fairgrounds in the Beef Barn, 400 Parke Ave, Crawfordsville, Indiana, 47933, United States
As the plant sale is a pre-sale everyone will pick up their plants on May 20th rather than immediately after putting in the order. Plants can be picked up at the 4-H Fairgrounds in Montgomery County in the Beef barn. More information to come.

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Weed Wrangle at Shades State Park
2022-05-07 10:00 - 12:00 | Shades State Park, 7751 S. 890 W., Waveland, 47989
This event was postponed to May 7th due to rain. We will be meeting at Shades State Park to tackle some garlic mustard at the park so we can create better habitat for native plant species to thrive. We will be hand pulling the garlic mustard. Please bring your own work gloves and water bottle if you have them. Long pants are preferred to shorts as we will be working in a wooded area. This event is in partnership with Shades State Park.

We will meet at the Hickory Shelter. This location does have flushing restrooms.

Picture of garlic mustard.
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Board Meeting
2022-05-05 08:15 - 10:00 | USDA Service Center, 2036 Lebanon Road, Crawfordsville, Indiana, 47933
Our board meetings are open to the public and generally occur on the first Thursday of each month at 8:15 AM in the FSA Conference Room at the USDA Service Center. Please enter directly through the FSA Conference room door rather than entering through the office.

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Office Closed- Primary Election Day
2022-05-03 08:00 - 17:00 | Montgomery County Soil and Water Conservation District, 2036 Lebanon Road, Crawfordsville, Indiana, 47933, United States
The office will be closed on this day. We will be open again on Wednesday May 4th.

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Upper Sugar Creek Watershed Project Steering Committee Meeting
2022-04-26 14:00 - 15:00 | Hoosier Heartland State Bank Success Center, 1623 US-231, Crawfordsville, Indiana, 47933
Grant partners get together to discuss the progress of this project. More information on this project can be found here: www.montgomerycoswcd.com/sugarcreek

You are welcome to join! Steering committee meetings are open to the public. Log on virtually here: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88369318308

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