Van Wert Soil and Water Conservation District

05/20/2026

Reminder the deadline to apply for this is Friday, May 22.

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04/27/2026

***Reminder*** Our college scholarship deadline is approaching. Applications must received by May 22. Visit our website for an application. This is for students who have already completed their freshman year of college, be a Van Wert County resident, and studying agriculture, natural resources, or a closely related field at any Ohio college or university during the 2025/2026 academic year.

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04/27/2026

The Van Wert Soil & Water Conservation District encourages you to think about your personal responsibility to be a good steward of natural resources during its annual Stewardship Week celebration. The National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) has proclaimed April 26 – May 3, 2026 as Stewardship Week, marking the 71st year of the national event. The 2026 Stewardship Week is themed “Soil. Where It All Begins”, which celebrates the incredible power of soil to support life in all its forms.
The Van Wert SWCD was formed to assist people in Van Wert County to protect and conserve the natural resources for all residents by providing technical, educational, and financial assistance. During Stewardship Week, the Van Wert SWCD provided a Red Maple tree seedling to each fourth grade student in the county along with a presentation regarding the importance of planting trees. Also, our education coordinator, Tammy Campbell, visited schools to give presentations on the importance of being a good steward in their community. Through the generous grant we have received from the Van Wert County Foundation we have been able to provide these tree seedlings and provide classes with the book “Jump Into Science: Dirt” along with other supplies for our area students.
Van Wert SWCD is a member of the National Association of Conservation Districts (www.nacdnet.org) which oversees the Stewardship Week program. Stewardship Week is one of the largest national annual programs to promote conservation. NACD represents the nation’s 3,000 conservation districts, which were established to encourage resource conservation across the country.
Additional information about Stewardship Week is available on the NACD website at www.nacdnet.org.

Pictured are students from Lincolnview Elementary receiving their book for their classroom.

04/24/2026

Here is what we have left over from our Tree Sale. We will have them BOGO! 🌳🌲
They will be available at the office tomorrow April 24 7:30am-4pm.

04/23/2026

We have extra trees! Stop in on Friday, 4/24, if you would like to purchase some. 🌳

03/18/2026

Scholarship Opportunity:

The Van Wert Soil and Water Conservation District is offering one $1000 scholarship to a student studying agriculture, natural resources or closely related fields at any Ohio college or university during the 2025/2026 academic year. The recipient of the scholarship needs to have completed their freshman year in college, and must be a Van Wert County resident.
Scholarship applications must be received at the Soil and Water Conservation District by May 22, 2026. The Scholarship Committee of the Soil and Water Conservation District will review the applications and announce the recipient in July. Scholarship money will be sent directly to the recipient’s college or university at the beginning of the academic year.
Criteria for determining the recipient will be: area of study, grades, activities, leadership, and commitment to conservation practices. The SWCD reserves the right to refuse any applications not meeting requirements.
Scholarship applications are available at the Soil and Water Conservation District office, 1185 Professional Drive, Van Wert or on-line at www.vanwertswcd.org. You may also email [email protected] . Applications and two reference forms need to be received at the office by May 22, 2026.

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03/18/2026

Our annual tree seedling sale is coming to end, however we still have seedlings available to order. If you are interested in ordering stop in the office and get your order in. The deadline is listed as 3/19, but we will keep it open for another week if you would like to get an order in. Order forms are available on our website or in the office.

12/23/2025

Ohio is the Heart of Agriculture. In 2025, we’re highlighting our counties’ commitment to farming.

Van Wert County is near the top of our counties when it comes to growing soybeans and grains, along with raising livestock and poultry. As versatile as they come, we thank you for working in acres rather than hours.

Van Wert County Fair/Agricultural Society Van Wert Soil & Water Conservation District Ohio State - Van Wert County 4-H

09/30/2025