Dubois County Soil and Water Conservation District

Dubois County Soil and Water Conservation District No one cares about their water, until the well runs dry! Benjamin Franklin

Post 3 - Let Winter Do the Work
09/06/2026

Post 3 - Let Winter Do the Work

Post 2 - Planting
09/04/2026

Post 2 - Planting

Post 1 - Introduction
09/03/2026

Post 1 - Introduction

🌱 Beginner No‑Till Gardening Tips Coming Soon! 🌱Over the next week, we’ll be sharing simple beginner tips to help you ge...
09/02/2026

🌱 Beginner No‑Till Gardening Tips Coming Soon! 🌱
Over the next week, we’ll be sharing simple beginner tips to help you get started with No‑Till Gardening. If you picked up seeds from us, make sure to follow along as we explain how no‑till practices can improve your soil health, boost resilience, and support a thriving garden.

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🌱 Ready to Try a No‑Till Garden Next Spring? Here’s How! 🌱If you planted our fall cover crop mix, oats & peas, and crims...
09/02/2026

🌱 Ready to Try a No‑Till Garden Next Spring? Here’s How! 🌱
If you planted our fall cover crop mix, oats & peas, and crimson clover, you’re already setting yourself up for an easier, healthier garden next year!
🍂 What happens over winter?
• Oats + peas naturally winterkill, meaning they die back in freezing weather and leave behind a soft, crumbly mulch layer. This mulch helps build organic matter and suppress spring weeds.
• Crimson clover is a hardy legume that often survives winter. It grows fast in spring and produces nitrogen for your soil. It can be cut at flowering or terminated by tarping, then left in place as mulch.
🌼 What does this mean for spring planting?
Instead of tilling, you can simply plant directly into the winter-killed mulch:
Rake aside just enough mulch to place your seeds or transplants.
Leave the remaining plant material on the surface to suppress weeds and retain moisture.
If crimson clover survives, cut it back when it flowers and let it decompose right where it is! That's free nitrogen for your veggies!
🌿 Why no‑till gardening works:
• Protects soil structure
• Preserves beneficial organisms
• Reduces springtime weeds
• Builds long‑lasting organic matter
• Saves you time and labor

🌱 Thinking About Cover Crops? Now’s the Perfect Time! 🌱Whether you garden in your backyard or manage acres of cropland, ...
09/01/2026

🌱 Thinking About Cover Crops? Now’s the Perfect Time! 🌱
Whether you garden in your backyard or manage acres of cropland, cover crops are one of the best tools for building healthier soil. Fall is the ideal moment to plan and plant for next season.
Why cover crops matter:
• They reduce erosion and runoff, keeping your soil and nutrients where they belong.
• Their roots boost soil structure, water infiltration, and long‑term productivity.
• They help suppress weeds, break pest cycles, and support soil biology.
For gardeners:
A simple fall planting of rye, clover, oats, or radish can refresh tired soil and give you a stronger spring start.
For farmers:
Cover crops support nutrient cycling, help with compaction, improve consistency in yields, and offer major soil health benefits over time.

🥞 Want to learn more? Join us at the Soil Health Breakfast!
Our upcoming workshop features a hot breakfast, a cover crop presentation by Amanda Kautz - FPAC-NRCS, IN, and a hands‑on soil pit demo with Travis Gogel - FPAC-NRCS, IN.
📅 November 10, 2026
📍 VUJC – CTIM Classroom
⏰ 8:00–11:30 AM EST
RSVP by Nov. 4: 812‑482‑1171 ext. 3 | [email protected]

🍂 Spot Invasives This Fall, Here’s How!As we move into the cooler months, many invasive plants stay green much longer th...
08/31/2026

🍂 Spot Invasives This Fall, Here’s How!
As we move into the cooler months, many invasive plants stay green much longer than our native vegetation. That makes fall one of the best times to find them on your property.
Common invasives that often stay bright green late into the season include:
• Bush honeysuckle
• Autumn olive
• Wintercreeper
• Burning bush
How to Identify Them This Fall:
• Look for shrubs, vines, or understory plants that remain fully leafed‑out while most native plants have changed color or dropped leaves.
• Watch for dense thickets or plants with berries still present.

🌱 Need help identifying invasives on your land?
Our Dubois County SWCD offers FREE site visits for landowners. We’ll walk your property, help you identify invasive species, and provide guidance on control options.
📞 To schedule a free visit, call us at 812‑482‑1171 ext. 3.

🌱 Your Voice Matters! 🌱 We’re inviting ALL community members, farmers, landowners, partners, and anyone who cares about ...
08/28/2026

🌱 Your Voice Matters! 🌱
We’re inviting ALL community members, farmers, landowners, partners, and anyone who cares about our natural resources to join us for the Local Working Group Meeting.
📅 Date: September 3, 2026
⏰ Time: 4:30 PM
📍 Location: Jasper Public Library, Hickory Meeting Room
This is your chance to speak up about the resource concerns you see on the land — your input directly shapes the priorities shared with NRCS and the State Technical Committee.
Stay afterward: Our public SWCD Board Meeting will follow immediately.
Let’s make sure Dubois County’s conservation priorities reflect what you care about most. 💬🌾

🌿 Join Us for the VUJ W**d Wrangle! 🌿The Invasive Species Awareness Coalition (ISAC) of Dubois County is teaming up with...
08/27/2026

🌿 Join Us for the VUJ W**d Wrangle! 🌿
The Invasive Species Awareness Coalition (ISAC) of Dubois County is teaming up with Vincennes University Jasper to host a hands‑on W**d Wrangle workday.
Come learn how to identify and safely remove invasive plants like burning bush, honeysuckle, autumn olive, and wintercreeper while making a real impact on our local natural areas.
📅 Date: September 26
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – Noon
📍 Location: 850 College Ave, Jasper, IN (VUJ Campus)
👟 What to Bring:
• Long pants
• Sturdy shoes
• Work gloves
Water and hand tools will be provided, but feel free to bring your own loppers or hand saws.
Minors must be accompanied by an adult and sign a waiver.

🌱 Free Cover Crop Seed Packets! 🌱Perfect for gardens or small plots (about 200 sq ft), these packets are a great way to ...
08/26/2026

🌱 Free Cover Crop Seed Packets! 🌱
Perfect for gardens or small plots (about 200 sq ft), these packets are a great way to try out cover crops at home.
YOU ARE INVITED
Our Soil Health Breakfast & Field Day will cover the beginning basics of integrating cover crops into your operation(big or small), improving soil health, and getting started with simple practices.
Come for the free seed, stay to learn how cover crops can work for you! Give our office a call to RSVP for this event!

Address

1486 Executive Boulevard
Jasper, IN
47546

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

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+18124821171

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