Vinton Soil & Water Conservation District

09/16/2026

Join us for an informative A Day in the Woods program focused on creating and managing wildlife habitat on your woodland property.

Landowners will learn about the critical role oak and hickory trees play in supporting wildlife, the connections between wildlife and forest management, and why active management is often needed to sustain healthy forests.
Participants will learn to identify oak and hickory species, explore their response to fire, tour recent harvest activities associated with the Adaptive Silviculture Experiment, and discover how forest management influences a variety of wildlife, including songbirds, snakes, butterflies, moths, and even tick populations.
This hands-on program will provide practical knowledge for enhancing both woodland health and wildlife habitat.

• Learn about the importance of oak trees to wildlife
• Understand the links between wildlife and forest management

All are welcome to join us for this worshop on Friday October 9th at Vinton Furnace State Forest.
This program will take place at Vinton Furnace State Forest near McArthur, Ohio and runs from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Please see below for driving directions to Vinton Furnace State Forest. A registration fee of $20 will cover the cost of lunch and program materials.
To download a brochure with more details about this program and future programs visit: https://u.osu.edu/seohiowoods.

Please use one of the following methods to register by October 2nd: Register and pay online at http://go.osu.edu/aditw; call OSU Extension Jackson County 740-286-5044 or email Annie Miller at [email protected] .

08/31/2026

Orders can be made in person at the Vinton SWCD office (located at the VC Community Building), by calling in at 740-596-5676 or online at vintonswcd.com.

Order forms are available in the comments, on the website and in the office.

08/31/2026

08/26/2026

Are you noticing unusual damage, dying branches, or declining trees in your woodland? Join A DAY in the WOODS: Diagnosing Forest Insects and Diseases to learn how to identify the signs and symptoms of Ohio’s most common forest pests and diseases. This hands-on workshop will help woodland owners build foundational knowledge, strengthen diagnostic skills through symptom recognition, and learn practical steps for developing effective pest management plans to protect the health and productivity of their woods.

All are welcome to join this worshop on Friday September 11th at Hocking State Forest Headquarters located at 19275 State Route 374, Rockbridge, OH 43149.

This program runs from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Please use the address above to find the meeting location. Once near the meeting location, please follow the yellow “A DAY in the WOODS” signs to the exact meeting location.
A registration fee of $20 will cover the cost of lunch and program materials. To download a brochure with more details about this program and future programs visit: https://u.osu.edu/seohiowoods

Please use one of the following methods to register by September 4th: Register and pay online at http://go.osu.edu/aditw; call OSU Extension Jackson County 740-286-5044 or email Annie Miller at [email protected] .

07/27/2026

The Vinton Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) is currently accepting resumes for a full-time Forester/Wildlife Specialist.  An Associate’s Degree or higher in Forestry, Wildlife Management or related field is required.  For a more detailed job description please visit www.vintonswcd.com...

07/23/2026

It's tick season here in Ohio!

Ohio is home to three common tick species: American dog ticks, black-legged (deer) ticks, and lone star ticks. Black-legged and lone star ticks can carry diseases that affect people, so it’s important to take precautions any time you’re hiking, hunting, or spending time outside.

Help prevent tick bites by:
• Wearing long pants and tucking them into your socks or boots
• Using a permethrin-treated repellent on clothing and boots
• Checking yourself, your family, and your pets for ticks after spending time outdoors
• Removing ticks promptly with fine-tipped tweezers

If you find a tick and aren’t sure what it is, you can submit it to your local health department for identification.
Remember, deer are not harmed by Lyme disease, and Lyme disease cannot be spread by eating venison. However, hunters should be especially careful when dressing deer, as ticks may still be present.

A few simple precautions can help you enjoy Ohio’s outdoors while reducing your risk of tick bites. Learn more about ticks at Ohio.Gov/Tick

07/22/2026

🌿 Learn to identify the shrubs growing in your woods! Join us on August 28 for a bonus A DAY in the WOODS workshop focused on Shrub Identification at the University of Rio Grande.

This hands-on workshop will help you identify native and invasive shrubs, improve your woodland stewardship skills, and prepare to recognize shrubs—even during the winter months! The program runs from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and the $20 registration fee includes lunch and program materials.

🗓️ Register by August 21
📍 University of Rio Grande
🌐 Learn more: https://u.osu.edu/seohiowoods
📝 Register online: http://go.osu.edu/aditw
📞 Or call OSU Extension Jackson County at (740) 286-5044.

07/14/2026

🌿 A DAY in the WOODS: Woodland Pollinators 🐝

Join us on August 14 at Canter's Cave 4-H Camp in Jackson, Ohio, to discover the important role woodland pollinators play in healthy forests. Learn how to identify common pollinators and native plants, plus practical ways to improve pollinator habitat on your property.

📅 August 14 | 9:00 AM–3:30 PM
💲 $20 (includes lunch and program materials)
📝 Register by August 7

Register online at go.osu.edu/aditw, call 740-286-5044, or email [email protected].

For more information and a program brochure, visit https://u.osu.edu/seohiowoods. 🌳

07/10/2026

🌲 We're Hiring! 🌿

The Vinton Soil & Water Conservation District is accepting resumes for a full-time Forester/Wildlife Specialist.

An Associate's Degree (or higher) in Forestry, Wildlife Management, or a related field is required.

For the full job description, visit www.vintonswcd.com or call (740) 596-5676.

Submit your resume, cover letter, and references by August 7, 2026 to:
📧 [email protected]
or
📬 Vinton SWCD, 31935 St. Rt. 93, McArthur, OH 45651

Vinton SWCD is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Send a message to learn more