Cass County Soil Conservation District

Cass County Soil Conservation District The Cass County Soil Conservation District serves to inform, educate and provide leadership in conser

Brief History of the Cass County Soil Conservation District

The Cass County Soil Conservation District is a legal subdivision of the State of North Dakota. Cass County was originally organized into four Soil Conservation Districts authorized by the North Dakota Soil Conservation District Law enacted in 1937 and as later amended.
• The districts were organized on these dates:
The Southeast Cass

District on February 24, 1944
The Rush River District on February 25, 1944
The Northwest Cass District on December 2, 1946
The Maple River District on December 4, 1946.
• Later the Maple River and Northwest Cass District were combined to form the West Cass District. The Southeast Cass and Rush River District were combined to form the East Cass District.
• The East and West Cass District later combined to form the present Cass County Soil Conservation District on October 22, 1974. The Cass County District included all the land area within Cass County. The District was organized by a vote of the people within the District and is managed by a board of five supervisors; of these five supervisors, three are elected and two are appointed. The Cass County SCD is responsible for carrying out programs of Soil and Water Conservation on all lands within the District boundaries. This provides a means for all interested parties to work together in the Conservation of Natural Resources.

05/28/2026
Nice day to plant trees, the tree season has been going very well!
05/21/2026

Nice day to plant trees, the tree season has been going very well!

This is becoming a common occurrence in both winter and spring. There are so many ways to reduce the impact of wind eros...
05/14/2026

This is becoming a common occurrence in both winter and spring. There are so many ways to reduce the impact of wind erosion, we just need to work together for the solutions.

Perfect weather for seeding native grasses and forbs
05/06/2026

Perfect weather for seeding native grasses and forbs

Great article in the Reporter by Supervisor Jan Russell on our newest cost-share program
05/01/2026

Great article in the Reporter by Supervisor Jan Russell on our newest cost-share program

Tree Pickup Day will be May 8th from 9am to 5pm at our shop. The address is 16528 42nd St SE, Mapleton, ND.
04/20/2026

Tree Pickup Day will be May 8th from 9am to 5pm at our shop. The address is 16528 42nd St SE, Mapleton, ND.

04/16/2026

Urban Pollinators: Pocket Prairies in Empty Lots

In cities, unused land is often seen as wasted space—but for pollinators, an empty lot is a blank canvas. Pocket prairies are small plantings of native grasses and wildflowers created in vacant lots, abandoned corners, boulevard strips, or park edges. Prairie plants thrive in tough conditions. Their deep roots stabilize soil, filter runoff, survive drought, and create microclimates that shelter insects in every life stage. In fragmented cities, pocket prairies act as stepping stones that help pollinators move safely across the landscape. Even a 10×10 patch can support bees, butterflies, beetles, and birds when planted with native species.
Cass County residents can take action by participating in the Cass County Soil Conservation District Prairie Pocket Initiative, which supports converting underused neighborhood spaces into native prairie habitat. Visit https://cassscd.org/?page_id=896 to learn more about this program.

Is there a spot in your neighborhood that would make the perfect pocket prairie?



Photo credit: cassscd.org

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Get your order in today! The Tree Store closes tonight at 11:59 pm!
04/08/2026

Get your order in today! The Tree Store closes tonight at 11:59 pm!

https://store-cassscd-org.3dcartstores.com/Tree store will remain open through the 8th of April. Supplies are getting li...
04/02/2026

https://store-cassscd-org.3dcartstores.com/
Tree store will remain open through the 8th of April. Supplies are getting limited so order today!

Sale for tree species in the Spring 2026 category are marked down to $35 a bundle. Only those species in that category are marked down.

No coupon is necessary.

We had a wonderful turnout for our annual Soil Health Workshop at Hagges Bar and Grill in Mapleton.
03/27/2026

We had a wonderful turnout for our annual Soil Health Workshop at Hagges Bar and Grill in Mapleton.

Address

1665 43rd Street S, Ste 103
Fargo, ND
58103

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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(701) 282-2157 Ext 3

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