Putnam County Soil & Water Conservation District

05/29/2026

🌻Phenology and Citizen Science in Indiana

June 2nd from 7-8 pm
York Auto Family Community Building at the Putnam Co. Fairgrounds

🌻Sponsored by the Putnam County Master Gardener Association🌻

04/29/2026

Just across the state line, but highly relevant here at home.📍💧

This Advanced Ag Drainage Training brings together Midwest experts to share practical, real world approaches to conservation drainage. If you’re involved in water management, this is a great opportunity to learn, connect, and build on the work already happening across Indiana and beyond.

Register here: https://bit.ly/4w35M7s

04/20/2026

04/15/2026

Rain Barrel Make & Take Workshop

May 1, 2026 at 1:00 pm

OWEN CO FAMILY YMCA
1111 IN-46
SPENCER, IN 47460

Cost: WITH WORKSHOP: $55/PERSON
WITHOUT WORKSHOP: $75/PERSON

Register at: https://forms.gle/d9WbDVXN11u7a7hC7
REGISTRATION REQUIRED BY APRIL 19TH!

Learn about water catchment with DIY rain barrels and build one of your own!

Note: If you would like a rain barrel but cannot attend the workshop, you can fill out an order form and pick it up at your local SWCD office.

04/08/2026

TOMORROW – Growing Natives in Indiana -- FREE WEBINAR

Purdue Extension Beginning Farmer Coordinator Amy Thompson shares how to grow native plants for a thriving Indiana landscape.

📅 Date: April 9 | ⏰ 12–1 PM EST
✅ Register: https://bit.ly/ExtHotTopics2026
📺 Recorded sessions available on our YouTube channel!



Purdue Extension Wabash County

03/16/2026

Save the Date! Pre-registration is required by calling or emailing the Vermillion Co. Extension Office at 765-492-5330 or [email protected]

03/13/2026

Great virtual program to join if you are consider or currently work with a community garden. Consider signing up today!

Registration's open for the upcoming Grass to Garden Virtual Program!

Thursdays, April 2, 9, 16, and 23 from 10 am to 12 pm (ET)

Designed for nonprofit staff, community volunteers, local officials, and garden enthusiasts who want practical tools to build successful, sustainable, community-driven gardens.

The $50 course fee includes:
-A comprehensive Grass to Garden manual
-Four live virtual sessions (8 hrs of education)
-Expert guidance from experienced educators
-Connection with a statewide network of community gardeners

Register today at https://cvent.me/AyrO9B

03/13/2026

Thank you to everyone who attended today’s CRP Management Workshop.

We appreciate all the partner agencies/entities who worked on this event.

02/03/2026