Geauga Soil & Water Conservation District

05/28/2026

Geauga SWCD news release: Learn how to Grow a Beautiful Lawn ~ Organically

Join Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District on Tuesday, June 9th at the Bainbridge Library (17222 Snyder Rd, Chagrin Falls, OH 44023) to learn practical tips and easy steps for safer, chemical-free lawns and landscapes. Mel Hauser from Good Nature Organic Lawn Care will dig deeper into what organic lawn care means and how it nurtures healthy soil. Discover practices to grow a healthy lawn while reducing chemical use and costs. Learn more about natural plant-based products, pest solutions, and tips for a year-round healthy lawn. Attendees will receive a rain gauge to help track your yard’s precipitation and landscape watering needs (limited quantity, one per household, provided by Enbridge/Western Reserve Land Conservancy Watershed Grant funding).

To register, visit https://fs12.formsite.com/GeaugaSWCD/lawn/index or geaugaswcd.com. Questions? Contact [email protected] or 440-834-1122.

05/28/2026

ATTENTION EDUCATORS!
Looking for some fun professional development? Geauga Soil & Water Conservation District is offering a composting workshop just for educators. Gain new lessons, curriculum resources, and classroom supplies - including a compost bin!

Sign up TODAY! https://forms.gle/KsFA5oVB6Gt9NxQQ6
Portage County Recycling

05/26/2026

Ever wondered what’s living in your local creek?

This summer, grab your water shoes and join the Geauga Stream Team! We’re diving into area streams to investigate water quality by searching for cool aquatic critters like crayfish, dragonflies, water pennies, and caddisflies.

As a volunteer, you’ll help us collect official data for the Ohio DNR Scenic Rivers Program using kick seine nets, water chemistry kits, and more.

The Details:
 All ages welcome!
 Free to join.
 Meets twice a month.
 Join us for one outing or for all!

Contact Colleen Sharp for more information or group opportunities (440) 279-1766 or [email protected].

05/26/2026

Hey calling all artists deadline is this week!

You can drop off your posters at 12611 Ravenwood Drive, Suite 240 or email a quality png. to [email protected]. We can not wait to see this years talent.

“Soil. Where it all Begins" Poster Contest

The National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) proclaimed April 25 – May 6, 2026, as Stewardship Week, marking the 71st year of the national event. In celebration of Stewardship Week, Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District will be sponsoring a Poster Contest. Corresponding with stewardship week the theme is “Soil. Where it all Begins." Join us as we celebrate the incredible power of soil to support life in all its forms. Soil is not just the ground we walk on. It is the starting point for healthy food, clean water, thriving habitats, and resilient communities. From backyard gardens to forests and city parks, everything begins with what is beneath our feet.

For more information visit https://www.geaugaswcd.com/education/youth

05/26/2026

05/26/2026

Join us for this summer's workshop ~ There's No Place Like Home! ~ Tuesday, June 23 - Thursday, June 25, 2026

The Advanced Wonders of Watersheds is a tried-and-true, yet newly-adapted 3-day program that investigates water quality, soil health, climate, land use issues, and our link to the Lake Erie Basin. This intensive experience includes scientific investigations, hands-on and inquiry-based activities, and Lake Erie data collection with researchers from Old Woman Creek National Estuarine Reserve. Join us and learn new ways to meet content standards through engaging lessons, outdoor experiences, and real-world applications of increasingly important water quality and land use issues. Participants receive various curriculum guides and fantastic resources as part of this Teachers on the Estuary (T.O.T.E.) workshop. One or two graduate credits are available through Ashland University. The registration fee for this workshop is $295 and covers the cost of all expenses excluding transportation and graduate credits.

05/21/2026

Area 2 Envirothon includes teams from 17 counties, all competing for a chance to advance to the state contest this June. The dedication and hard work on display—rain and all—made this event truly memorable. And we could not hold the event without our generous sponsors. A big shout out to SunButter Sunflower Butter, Lay's, and Educational Snacks for your donation of yummy snacks. And to Huron SWCD, Wayne Soil and Water Conservation District, Ashtabula Soil and Water Conservation District, and Ashland Soil and Water Conservation District for your continued support. Thank you!

05/21/2026

We are hiring a Administrative Assistant to join our team visit geaugaswcd.com/ for more information.

05/21/2026

Area 2 Envirothon includes teams from 17 counties, all competing for a chance to advance to the state contest this June. The dedication and hard work on display—rain and all—made this event truly memorable. And we could not hold the event without our generous sponsors like The Farmstand on River Road and CS Packaging, LLC for making the station award medals. Everyone loved them. Thank you!

05/19/2026

Area 2 Envirothon includes teams from 17 counties, all competing for a chance to advance to the state contest this June. The dedication and hard work on display—rain and all—made this event truly memorable. And we could not hold the event without our generous sponsors. A big shout out to PatchOps who made and donated these fantastic stickers which were a huge hit with the over 250 envirothon teams and advisors. We loved them, too! Thank you!