Noble County Soil and Water Conservation District

06/12/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Pond Management Clinic yesterday evening! We were excited to see such a great turnout and were grateful that the weather held off for the event.
Although recent rain made conditions too muddy for a live Muck Commanders Pond & Lake Services demonstration in the pond, Reece still gave attendees an up-close look at the Weedoo TC 3012 and shared valuable information about its capabilities and uses in pond management.
Participants also learned about aquatic plant identification and pond management practices from Christine Gelley from Ohio State University Extension-Noble County and Kirstin to help maintain healthy ponds. Thank you to everyone who attended and helped make the event a success!

06/11/2026

Our Pond Clinic will be rain or shine tonight! We have access to the building if we need to be inside until the storm passes. If you haven't RSVPed yet, but are interested in coming, that's OK. Just come and join us! Remember to dress for the weather, wear good hiking shoes, and bring a chair if you would like. We will see everyone at 5:30 tonight!

06/11/2026

🌲🥞 Join Us for Farm Talk Breakfast! 🥞🌲

Enjoy a great breakfast while learning how to better manage your woodlands!

📍 Farm Talk Breakfast: Mapping Forestry Management
🗓 Thursday, June 18
⏰ 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
📍 OSU Extension Operations
16714 Wolf Run Rd., Caldwell, OH

Whether you’re actively managing land or just getting started, this session will help you build a plan for your property. We’ll cover mapping tools, forestry management strategies, and how to align your land with your goals.

Featuring special guest Page Rice, State Service Forester with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Forestry.

Free to attend
RSVP required by June 15
Call 740-732-5681
Email [email protected]

Come hungry, bring your questions, and leave with practical tools you can use right away!

06/10/2026

We forgot to publicly announce the winners of our Stewardship Week Radio Contest, but all winners were contacted on the day they won. Thank you to everyone who tuned in and played along throughout the week of April 27-May 1, and congratulations again to our winners!
Monday: Alexandria Cameron – Wings Etc. Gift Card
Tuesday: Milton Lisak – Patty's Place Gift Card
Wednesday: Lisa Wickham – Midway Gift Card
Thursday: Mindy Moore – L&H Tractor Sales Gift Card
Friday: Darrel Yonker – Heritage Cooperative Gift Card
A special thank you to L&H Tractor Sales Inc. and Heritage Cooperative in Caldwell for generously donating their prizes for this year's contest. We appreciate your support of conservation education in Noble County!

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06/04/2026

Come see Muck Commanders Pond & Lake Services in action next Thursday, June 11 at our Farm Pond Management Clinic! This event is free to attend and will be packed with information. We start at 5:30pm at 16714 Wolf Run Rd, Caldwell, OH 43724.

Please RSVP to us at 740-732-4318 by June 9 so we can prepare accordingly! See you then!

05/29/2026

Tis the season folks. Hundreds of calls come in every year to local soil and water conservation districts and ODNR. Leave them be. Walk away. And always give them 24 hours to let the mother move them again. A large percentage of the time they will not be in that same place 24 hours later

🦌 Please Leave Fawns Alone ❌
Each year well meaning people come across a sight like this and think something is wrong. This is completely normal behavior for a deer fawn, and human intervention is unnecessary.
⭐ The More You Know 🌈
⏺️ Fawns are born nearly scentless (so predators cannot find them easily). They also have spots that serve as camouflage and are able to stand soon after being born, but as a protective tactic will remain hidden.
⏺️ It is common for female deer in urban areas to place fawns around homes, backyards, or flower beds. The mother placed it there because she felt it would be safe (often intentionally near humans).
⏺️ To protect her fawn, the mother will spend very little time with it. This is to prevent attracting predators to the fawn’s location. She will leave her fawn in various hiding places for long periods of time, returning several times a day to nurse it. By staying away, the mother is protecting it.
⏺️ Fawns will begin following their mothers at four weeks old. When they are two months old, fawns are able to forage for themselves and are completely weaned from their mother.

05/28/2026

The Noble Soil and Water Conservation District is currently accepting applications for the position of Education Specialist/Office Assistant. This is a full-time position with benefits. Applicants must possess a high school diploma and at least two years of relevant experience. Preference will be given to candidates holding an associate degree or higher in education or a related field, particularly with coursework in technical subjects, communications, agriculture, environmental science, natural resources, or conservation education. Equivalent combinations of education and experience in conservation outreach and public education will also be considered.

Individuals interested in applying may contact the Noble SWCD office at 740-732-4318 Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., or stop by the office located at 46049 Marietta Road, Suite 5, Caldwell, Ohio to pick up an application and job description. This announcement, the job application, and the position description can be found at https://nobleswcd.org/index.php/2026/05/28/job-announcement-for-education-specialist-office-assistant-position/. The job application and position description are also attached below.

A completed job application, cover letter, and resume must be received by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, June 12, 2026. Materials may be submitted in person to the Noble SWCD office or emailed to [email protected].

https://nobleswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026-Education-Specialist-and-Office-Assist.-Position-Description.pdf

https://nobleswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026-Noble-SWCD-Job-Application.pdf

05/27/2026

For this , we're talking about Ohio's cutest residents - the ones you may see curled up in your backyard around this time of year🦌

You may be asking yourself, "what do I do if I see a baby animal left alone in my yard?" (Great question by the way). Here are some things you need to know:
- Wildlife parents often leave their nest or young in a location they consider safe while they forage or hunt nearby.
- A parent is almost always nearby and will come back as needed to feed and care for them.
- The best thing for you to do is keep your distance (and be proud that your yard feels safe for wildlife!)

05/22/2026

Troubled with algae, pond weeds, or poor water quality in your farm pond? Join the Noble Soil & Water Conservation District for our upcoming Farm Pond Management Clinic on June 11!
This hands-on event will feature:
• Live aquatic plant removal demonstration by Muck Commanders Pond & Lake Services
• Aquatic plant & algae identification
• Aquatic herbicide management
• Nutrient management & water quality education
Whether you own a farm pond, manage livestock, or simply want to improve pond health, this clinic will provide practical information and real-world solutions.

📅 June 11, 2026
⏰ 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 16714 Wolf Run Rd., Caldwell, OH 43724
✅ FREE TO ATTEND
📞 RSVP by June 9 by calling 740-732-4318

We hope to see you there!

05/15/2026

We would like to congratulate our two $500 scholarship recipient's this year. Carter Mackie from Shenandoah High School and Anna Saling from Caldwell High School. Two oustanding young individuals pursuing degrees in Natural Resources and Agriculture. Good luck to both of you. And congratulations to the class of 2026 from both schools.