Friends of Sugar Creek is hosting the Spring Creek Cleanup. The clean-up starts April 22nd and will conclude May 1st. You pick the time, day, and place to pick up litter and debris along Sugar Creek. Take your gloves, trash bag(s), and family or friends to any location along the creek and conduct your own […]
Every spring, the invasive plant garlic mustard emerges across our preserves in large numbers. If left unchecked, this weed can change soil chemistry, overtake the forest’s understory, and diminish the beautiful display of native ephemeral wildflowers. With your help, the forest understory will be filled with a diverse mix of plants that provide food and […]
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
The office will be closed on this day. We will be open again on Wednesday May 4th.
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.
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 […]
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.
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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!
Learn more about this project here: https://montgomerycoswcd.com/sugarcreek/ All Steering Committee meetings are open to the public