Vanderburgh County Soil & Water Conservation District

04/27/2026

Do you care about the future of Pigeon Creek? Take this quick survey to show the importance of Pigeon Creek to you and your family!

Help shape the future of Pigeon Creek! Share your experiences, concerns, and ideas for improving this local waterway.

04/24/2026

04/18/2026

🌱 Rise & Shine… It’s Cover Crop Time! 🌱

Farmers, producers, and small growers—you’re invited to join us for a Cover Crop Breakfast this June! Grab a plate, pull up a chair, and let’s talk soil, success, and what’s growing beneath the surface.

📅 June 5 – Warrick County Fairgrounds
📅 June 12 – Posey County Fairgrounds

🎤 Guest Speaker: John Pike (Marion, IL)
Get the latest updates from SWCD, NRCS, Extension, and FSA—all in one place, all in one morning.

🚜 The NRCS Indiana Soil Health Team will be on-site with the Soil Health Trailer—come see soil in action and dig into the benefits of cover crops!

✅ PARP Credits Available
🍳 Breakfast Provided (because good conversations start with good food)

Whether you're cover crop curious or already planting like a pro, this is your chance to connect, learn, and grow.

📍 Mark your calendars and bring a friend—we’ll save you a seat at the table!

04/08/2026

Next spring, about 50 smaller native flowering trees will be added in the area.

04/02/2026

‼️Last call for registration ‼️

If you haven’t registered yet for this composting workshop, today is the day! If you need help with registration please call the Warrick SWCD office at 812-897-2840 x3 and they can help you.

03/31/2026

Come see us at Seton Harvest!

🌼🐝 2nd Annual Pollinator Palooza 🦋🌸

Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating the incredible world of pollinators!

📅 Saturday, May 23
🕔 5:00 – 9:00 PM
📍 Seton Harvest

🎟️ Tickets are on sale now!
Grab yours here: www.setonharvest.org
💲 $30 per person

Enjoy a fun and educational night featuring:
✨ Delicious food & beverages
✨ Interactive, hands-on experiences
✨ Educational booths from local organizations
✨ Inspiring talks from two local speakers

Come learn how pollinators impact our food, environment, and daily lives—while having a great time on the farm! 🌿

03/31/2026

🌸💐Calling all Pollinator Enthusiasts 💐🌸

Please join us on May 13th at 8:30 am in New Harmony, IN for a Women 4 the Land event. This women’s conservation learning circle will focus on pollinators with a farm tour at Petal & Patch. Attendees will be able to take home their own cut peonies! Lunch is provided and space is limited.

Please register by calling the Vanderburgh SWCD at 812-423-4426 x3 or email [email protected]

03/14/2026

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Save the dates for this year's Free Fishing Days on May 10, June 6-7, and Sept. 26! On these days, Indiana residents can fish the state’s public waters without a fishing license and trout/salmon stamp. All other rules, such as seasons, bag limits, and size limits, apply.

Looking for the perfect place to set your hook? See our Where to Fish map here: https://bit.ly/WheretoFish

03/05/2026

We're thrilled to announce our new six-week gardening class, Ready, Set, GROW at Seton Harvest! if you've ever wanted to grow your own veggies, this is your chance. We'll walk you through everything from seed germination to composting.
Classes start Tuesday April 7, and run for six weeks. Details are in the info below.
Let's GROW together!