Montgomery Soil and Water Conservation District

08/31/2026

Farmers and ranchers working for wildlife.

08/30/2026

Sunday is a great day for rest.

08/29/2026

I love apple season.

08/28/2026

Thank you farmers and ranchers.

08/27/2026

08/27/2026

Only a couple of weeks away from our Fall Fest and Annual Meeting. Horse rides for the kids, petting zoo, agriculture and natural resources displays, wagon rides, sheep shearing, steam engines and wheat threshing, kids crafts and games and live entertainment from Kim Campbell and the Southern Memories Band. Broke Smokers BBQ, and Ullery's Ice Cream.

Saturday, September 12th
10:00-4:00
Sycamore Farm 3225 N. Lutheran Church Rd., Trotwood 45426

Share this friends and family and join us for a family-friendly day of free fun.

08/27/2026

A partial lunar eclipse with a striking "blood moon" effect will be visible across the Americas, Africa, Europe, and parts of the Pacific on August 27-28, 2024. The moon will appear reddish-orange as it passes through Earth's shadow, creating a dramatic celestial display lasting several hours.

08/27/2026

Another great Dolly thought.

08/26/2026

🌳 Calling Ohio seed collectors!

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Forestry is looking to purchase select native tree and shrub seeds from professional seed collectors this fall for the Buckeye State Tree Nursery.

We are seeking:

🌰 Bur Oak
🌰 Swamp White Oak
🌰 White Oak
🌰 Shagbark Hickory
🌰 Shellbark Hickory
🌲 Eastern White Pine
🌸 American Plum – cleaned and floated, or as fruit
🌳 American Persimmon –cleaned and floated, or as fruit

Seed must be collected in Ohio and labeled with the county where it was collected. A leaf sample is preferred when available.

Before delivery, seed must be:
• Free of debris, including caps and husks
• Processed for viability using the floating method
• Hickory seed must be dehusked
• Bur oak does not need to be decapped


Interested in collecting seed for the Division of Forestry? Contact us to learn more about purchasing requirements and arrangements at [email protected].

****Update*****

• There is a 25 lbs minimum for all species except American plum (min. 10 lbs)

• Vendors must be able to provide an invoice to the Division of Forestry. Payments can be made immediately by credit card, or checks can be processed and mailed within up to 20 business days.

• The Division of Forestry reserves the right to refuse seeds.

• The Division of Forestry will only be accepting limited quantities of seeds; it is recommended to call and confirm that the nursery is still accepting seeds.

08/26/2026