Madison County Soil and Water Conservation District

08/31/2026

Hey, remember that native tree sale we have going on? Well we also offer native flowers in 1 gallon or plug options! Orders are due Friday September 4th, come see us to get yours today! 🌼🌸

08/26/2026

08/24/2026

Deadline to register has been extended to Thursday 8-27!

Calling all conservation-minded women 🌱 Come learn about invasive plants and how to manage them in fellowship with neighbors and friends - no experience necessary! The event will take place at a Markleville farmhouse on August 29th - you won't want to miss this opportunity to build community while we learn together 💜 Find more details and reserve your spot here here:
https://bit.ly/W4L_Invasives

08/24/2026

We have TWO lunar events this week! ✨

The August 2026 full moon, known as the Sturgeon Moon, peaks on Friday, August 28, 2026, at 12:18 A.M. Eastern Time. This full moon coincides with a deep 96% partial lunar eclipse. The lunar eclipse creates a dramatic "blood moon" reddish-orange glow.

08/20/2026

Do you have a Norway maple in your yard or on your property? This large fast-growing tree is widely planted as a resilient urban street tree, unfortunately it IS an invasive species in North America. It is native to Europe and Western Asia and regenerates prolifically, displacing native trees and shrubs.
Need some native and urban-tolerant trees to replace that pesky invasive? Here is a list of Native trees that offer dense shade, brilliant fall color, and support local wildlife -
Sugar Maple: The best native swap for traditional maple form and brilliant orange-red fall color.
Red Maple: Adapts well to wet or dry soil with stunning red autumn leaves.
Northern Red Oak: A tough, majestic canopy tree that feeds hundreds of native insects and bird species.
Black Gum: Features an upright shape, glossy green leaves, and blazing scarlet fall color.
American Basswood: Grows large and fast with fragrant spring flowers for bees.
And guess what… we sell every single one of these in our Tree Sale, going on NOW!
Come see us today to get your order form. Order deadline is Sept 4th!

08/17/2026

Our RITA Techs have been up to great things!

08/16/2026

Farming questions do not always fit neatly into one program, one agency, or one answer. American VetFarm Network helps people navigate unique farm questions, find trusted resources, connect with knowledgeable partners, and identify a useful next step.

08/12/2026

Let's learn about another pesky invasive, Burning Bush! Also called Winged Burning Bush, this invasive species is a popular landscape shrub. Just because it doesn't look like it's spreading in your yard doesn't mean its not spread by the birds eating the berries (that offer NO nutritional value to the bird) it produces. The seeds grow into dense thickets, outcompeting the native plants.
So what can you plant instead of burning bush? Native alternatives that give similar color are Eastern Wahoo and Black Chokeberry. Ninebark is also a nice alternative. Guess what? You can get Black chokeberry and Ninebark in our Native Tree Sale going on now! Come see us for your order form today!

08/05/2026

Calling all conservation-minded women 🌱 Come learn about invasive plants and how to manage them in fellowship with neighbors and friends - no experience necessary! The event will take place at a Markleville farmhouse on August 29th - you won't want to miss this opportunity to build community while we learn together 💜 Find more details and reserve your spot here here:
https://bit.ly/W4L_Invasives