Fairfield Features Blog

Fairfield SWCD Tree Sale Begins February 1, 2021: Tree Highlights

By Fairfield Soil and Water Conservation District | October 4, 2024
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Our 2021 Seedling Tree Sale has finally arrived! Additional information on this year’s selection and details on ordering can be found on our…

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Fairfield County Stormwater Survey

By Fairfield Soil and Water Conservation District | July 8, 2021
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What is a 100-Year Rainfall Event?

By Fairfield Soil and Water Conservation District | June 14, 2021
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Understanding the Extremes by Carrie Brown, Engineering Technician How often does a “100-year rainfall event” occur? It turns out that the answer…

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Caught Up In Cicada Mania? 10 Things You Should Know About These Mystic Creatures

By Fairfield Soil and Water Conservation District | June 3, 2021
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If you are an Ohio resident, you are likely aware of this year’s mass emergence of periodical cicadas, Brood X edition. Whether…

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An Interview with David Hague of Coyote Run

By Fairfield Soil and Water Conservation District | May 1, 2021
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Coyote Run encompasses approximately 900 acres in Pickerington and Violet Township in Fairfield County, Ohio. The private conservation project is a mixture…

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Tree Sale Highlight: Red Osier Dogwood

By Fairfield Soil and Water Conservation District | March 4, 2021
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Our 2021 Seedling Tree Sale has finally arrived! Additional information on this year’s selection and details on ordering can be found on our…

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Tree Sale Highlight: Eastern Redbud

By Fairfield Soil and Water Conservation District | February 23, 2021
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Our 2021 Seedling Tree Sale has finally arrived! Additional information on this year’s selection and details on ordering can be found on our…

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Tree Sale Highlight: All Hail The King of Trees! OAKS!

By Fairfield Soil and Water Conservation District | February 17, 2021
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Our 2021 Seedling Tree Sale has finally arrived! Additional information on this year’s selection and details on ordering can be found on our…

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Tree Sale Highlight: North America’s LARGEST Native Fruit!

By Fairfield Soil and Water Conservation District | February 10, 2021
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Our 2021 Seedling Tree Sale has finally arrived! Additional information on this year’s selection and details on ordering can be found on our…

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Exploring an Amazing Underground World: Assessing Soil Health

By Fairfield Soil and Water Conservation District | January 26, 2021
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Healthy soil equals healthy plants. Learn how to properly assess your soil’s health. In our last post on Soil Health, we explored the many…

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What is a 100-Year Rainfall Event?

By Fairfield Soil and Water Conservation District | June 14, 2021
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Understanding the Extremes by Carrie Brown, Engineering Technician How often does a “100-year rainfall event” occur? It turns out that the answer…

Read More

An Interview with David Hague of Coyote Run

By Fairfield Soil and Water Conservation District | May 1, 2021
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Coyote Run encompasses approximately 900 acres in Pickerington and Violet Township in Fairfield County, Ohio. The private conservation project is a mixture…

Read More

Tree Sale Highlight: Red Osier Dogwood

By Fairfield Soil and Water Conservation District | March 4, 2021
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Our 2021 Seedling Tree Sale has finally arrived! Additional information on this year’s selection and details on ordering can be found on our…

Read More

Exploring an Amazing Underground World: Assessing Soil Health

By Fairfield Soil and Water Conservation District | January 26, 2021
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Healthy soil equals healthy plants. Learn how to properly assess your soil’s health. In our last post on Soil Health, we explored the many…

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Exploring an Amazing Underground World: Soil Function & Biology

By Fairfield Soil and Water Conservation District | December 30, 2020
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Join us for Part 1 in this exciting series as we investigate the many important functions of soil and the hidden biology…

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Farmers and Farm & Forest Owners Can Conserve Natural Resources with EQIP Cost-Share

By Fairfield Soil and Water Conservation District | December 21, 2020
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The Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) is a voluntary conservation program which helps producers make conservation work for them. Applications are due…

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The Dos and Don’ts of Dealing with Water Drainage

By Fairfield Soil and Water Conservation District | November 9, 2020
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We often receive calls regarding the best practices of water drainage. (“Water” is in our name, after all!) Below are water drainage…

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Ghost Pipes, Kudzu, and Dodder, OH MY! 3 Real Plants that Rival Halloween Monsters

By Fairfield Soil and Water Conservation District | October 30, 2020
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From Vampires and Ghosts to Werewolves and Zombies, science fiction and horror writers have created many startling characters with terrifying, yet memorable,…

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Engulfed in Leaves? 3 Options for Dealing with your Trees’ Autumn Offerings

By Fairfield Soil and Water Conservation District | October 21, 2020
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This week we wrap up our series on leaves by examining the methods and benefits of utilizing the fallen ones! I don’t…

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Don’t Farm Naked!

By Fairfield Soil and Water Conservation District | September 18, 2020
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Increase organic matter, protect soil, and improve next year’s crop by “clothing” your fields in Cover Crops this fall. Cover crops are…

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Fairfield SWCD Tree Sale Begins February 1, 2021: Tree Highlights

By Fairfield Soil and Water Conservation District | October 4, 2024
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Our 2021 Seedling Tree Sale has finally arrived! Additional information on this year’s selection and details on ordering can be found on our…

Read More

What is a 100-Year Rainfall Event?

By Fairfield Soil and Water Conservation District | June 14, 2021
| | | |

Understanding the Extremes by Carrie Brown, Engineering Technician How often does a “100-year rainfall event” occur? It turns out that the answer…

Read More

Caught Up In Cicada Mania? 10 Things You Should Know About These Mystic Creatures

By Fairfield Soil and Water Conservation District | June 3, 2021
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If you are an Ohio resident, you are likely aware of this year’s mass emergence of periodical cicadas, Brood X edition. Whether…

Read More

An Interview with David Hague of Coyote Run

By Fairfield Soil and Water Conservation District | May 1, 2021
| | |

Coyote Run encompasses approximately 900 acres in Pickerington and Violet Township in Fairfield County, Ohio. The private conservation project is a mixture…

Read More

Tree Sale Highlight: Red Osier Dogwood

By Fairfield Soil and Water Conservation District | March 4, 2021
| | | | |

Our 2021 Seedling Tree Sale has finally arrived! Additional information on this year’s selection and details on ordering can be found on our…

Read More

Tree Sale Highlight: Eastern Redbud

By Fairfield Soil and Water Conservation District | February 23, 2021
| |

Our 2021 Seedling Tree Sale has finally arrived! Additional information on this year’s selection and details on ordering can be found on our…

Read More

Tree Sale Highlight: All Hail The King of Trees! OAKS!

By Fairfield Soil and Water Conservation District | February 17, 2021
| |

Our 2021 Seedling Tree Sale has finally arrived! Additional information on this year’s selection and details on ordering can be found on our…

Read More

Tree Sale Highlight: North America’s LARGEST Native Fruit!

By Fairfield Soil and Water Conservation District | February 10, 2021
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Our 2021 Seedling Tree Sale has finally arrived! Additional information on this year’s selection and details on ordering can be found on our…

Read More

Exploring an Amazing Underground World: Assessing Soil Health

By Fairfield Soil and Water Conservation District | January 26, 2021
| |

Healthy soil equals healthy plants. Learn how to properly assess your soil’s health. In our last post on Soil Health, we explored the many…

Read More

Exploring an Amazing Underground World: Soil Function & Biology

By Fairfield Soil and Water Conservation District | December 30, 2020
| | |

Join us for Part 1 in this exciting series as we investigate the many important functions of soil and the hidden biology…

Read More

Exploring an Amazing Underground World: Soil Function & Biology

By Fairfield Soil and Water Conservation District | December 30, 2020
| | |

Join us for Part 1 in this exciting series as we investigate the many important functions of soil and the hidden biology…

Read More

Farmers and Farm & Forest Owners Can Conserve Natural Resources with EQIP Cost-Share

By Fairfield Soil and Water Conservation District | December 21, 2020
| |

The Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) is a voluntary conservation program which helps producers make conservation work for them. Applications are due…

Read More

Connecting Through Citizen Science in the COVID-19 Era

By Fairfield Soil and Water Conservation District | December 7, 2020
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Looking for ways to connect with others in the midst of this pandemic? Citizen Science may just be the answer. Amid a…

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“Pond”ering Your Backyard Watering Hole? Tips for New and Veteran Pond Owners

By Fairfield Soil and Water Conservation District | November 30, 2020
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We often receive questions regarding new pond construction, as well as the maintenance of an established pond. This week we cover the…

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The Dos and Don’ts of Dealing with Water Drainage

By Fairfield Soil and Water Conservation District | November 9, 2020
| |

We often receive calls regarding the best practices of water drainage. (“Water” is in our name, after all!) Below are water drainage…

Read More

Ghost Pipes, Kudzu, and Dodder, OH MY! 3 Real Plants that Rival Halloween Monsters

By Fairfield Soil and Water Conservation District | October 30, 2020
| | |

From Vampires and Ghosts to Werewolves and Zombies, science fiction and horror writers have created many startling characters with terrifying, yet memorable,…

Read More

Engulfed in Leaves? 3 Options for Dealing with your Trees’ Autumn Offerings

By Fairfield Soil and Water Conservation District | October 21, 2020
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This week we wrap up our series on leaves by examining the methods and benefits of utilizing the fallen ones! I don’t…

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4 Mysteries of Autumn Revealed

By Fairfield Soil and Water Conservation District | October 15, 2020
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It’s that time of the year again. The air is getting brisker, the days are getting shorter, and the leaves are changing…

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Leave it up to the Leaves!

By Fairfield Soil and Water Conservation District | October 8, 2020
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It turns out there are some amazing capabilities hidden amongst that beautiful canopy. If you’re anything like me, you treasure many childhood…

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Today’s Milkweed Supports Tomorrow’s Monarchs

By Fairfield Soil and Water Conservation District | October 2, 2020
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What is Milkweed? Milkweed is a herbaceous perennial that grows in many different habitats, primarily throughout North, Central, and South America. It…

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Fairfield County Stormwater Survey

By Fairfield Soil and Water Conservation District | July 8, 2021
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Loading…

Read More

What is a 100-Year Rainfall Event?

By Fairfield Soil and Water Conservation District | June 14, 2021
| | | |

Understanding the Extremes by Carrie Brown, Engineering Technician How often does a “100-year rainfall event” occur? It turns out that the answer…

Read More

Tree Sale Highlight: Red Osier Dogwood

By Fairfield Soil and Water Conservation District | March 4, 2021
| | | | |

Our 2021 Seedling Tree Sale has finally arrived! Additional information on this year’s selection and details on ordering can be found on our…

Read More

Engulfed in Leaves? 3 Options for Dealing with your Trees’ Autumn Offerings

By Fairfield Soil and Water Conservation District | October 21, 2020
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This week we wrap up our series on leaves by examining the methods and benefits of utilizing the fallen ones! I don’t…

Read More

Only Rain Down the Drain

By Fairfield Soil and Water Conservation District | September 10, 2020
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What is Storm Water and Where Does it Go? What comes to mind when you hear the word “storm water”? Perhaps you…

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Fairfield SWCD Tree Sale Begins February 1, 2021: Tree Highlights

By Fairfield Soil and Water Conservation District | October 4, 2024
| | |

Our 2021 Seedling Tree Sale has finally arrived! Additional information on this year’s selection and details on ordering can be found on our…

Read More

What is a 100-Year Rainfall Event?

By Fairfield Soil and Water Conservation District | June 14, 2021
| | | |

Understanding the Extremes by Carrie Brown, Engineering Technician How often does a “100-year rainfall event” occur? It turns out that the answer…

Read More

Tree Sale Highlight: Red Osier Dogwood

By Fairfield Soil and Water Conservation District | March 4, 2021
| | | | |

Our 2021 Seedling Tree Sale has finally arrived! Additional information on this year’s selection and details on ordering can be found on our…

Read More

Engulfed in Leaves? 3 Options for Dealing with your Trees’ Autumn Offerings

By Fairfield Soil and Water Conservation District | October 21, 2020
| | | | |

This week we wrap up our series on leaves by examining the methods and benefits of utilizing the fallen ones! I don’t…

Read More

Only Rain Down the Drain

By Fairfield Soil and Water Conservation District | September 10, 2020
| | |

What is Storm Water and Where Does it Go? What comes to mind when you hear the word “storm water”? Perhaps you…

Read More

Fairfield SWCD Tree Sale Begins February 1, 2021: Tree Highlights

By Fairfield Soil and Water Conservation District | October 4, 2024
| | |

Our 2021 Seedling Tree Sale has finally arrived! Additional information on this year’s selection and details on ordering can be found on our…

Read More

Caught Up In Cicada Mania? 10 Things You Should Know About These Mystic Creatures

By Fairfield Soil and Water Conservation District | June 3, 2021
| |

If you are an Ohio resident, you are likely aware of this year’s mass emergence of periodical cicadas, Brood X edition. Whether…

Read More

An Interview with David Hague of Coyote Run

By Fairfield Soil and Water Conservation District | May 1, 2021
| | |

Coyote Run encompasses approximately 900 acres in Pickerington and Violet Township in Fairfield County, Ohio. The private conservation project is a mixture…

Read More

Tree Sale Highlight: Red Osier Dogwood

By Fairfield Soil and Water Conservation District | March 4, 2021
| | | | |

Our 2021 Seedling Tree Sale has finally arrived! Additional information on this year’s selection and details on ordering can be found on our…

Read More

Tree Sale Highlight: Eastern Redbud

By Fairfield Soil and Water Conservation District | February 23, 2021
| |

Our 2021 Seedling Tree Sale has finally arrived! Additional information on this year’s selection and details on ordering can be found on our…

Read More

Tree Sale Highlight: All Hail The King of Trees! OAKS!

By Fairfield Soil and Water Conservation District | February 17, 2021
| |

Our 2021 Seedling Tree Sale has finally arrived! Additional information on this year’s selection and details on ordering can be found on our…

Read More

Tree Sale Highlight: North America’s LARGEST Native Fruit!

By Fairfield Soil and Water Conservation District | February 10, 2021
| |

Our 2021 Seedling Tree Sale has finally arrived! Additional information on this year’s selection and details on ordering can be found on our…

Read More

Exploring an Amazing Underground World: Soil Function & Biology

By Fairfield Soil and Water Conservation District | December 30, 2020
| | |

Join us for Part 1 in this exciting series as we investigate the many important functions of soil and the hidden biology…

Read More

Farmers and Farm & Forest Owners Can Conserve Natural Resources with EQIP Cost-Share

By Fairfield Soil and Water Conservation District | December 21, 2020
| |

The Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) is a voluntary conservation program which helps producers make conservation work for them. Applications are due…

Read More

Connecting Through Citizen Science in the COVID-19 Era

By Fairfield Soil and Water Conservation District | December 7, 2020
| |

Looking for ways to connect with others in the midst of this pandemic? Citizen Science may just be the answer. Amid a…

Read More