Union Soil and Water Conservation District

06/06/2026

We’re set up this morning at the Richwood Lake Park for the George “Soapy” Showalter. Hooked on Fishing Bluegill Derby. We have some publications, loaner poles and any fishing supplies you need to catch a bluegill. Stop by and see us.

05/04/2026

Tree Sale - Prices Ruduced
Here's your last chance.
Evergreens $25 (bundle)
Hardwoods $5 (bundle)

04/30/2026

We appreciate those who attended our annual Tree Sale. We still have the following species available:
Evergreens: 25/Pkt = $40 per pack
White Pine
White Spruce

Hardwoods: 5/Pkt = $10 per pack
American Plum
Bald Cypress, Common
Black Cherry
Blackhaw Viburnum
Downy Serviceberry

Pick up in our office in the Union County Ag Center Building at 18000 State Route 4, Suite D, Marysville. Office hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. If you have questions, contact our office at (937) 642-5871 Ext. 4.

Thank You

04/20/2026

We have trees available after Saturday's sale.
Come on into our office 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
18000 State Route 4, Ste. D., Marysville, OH 43040

Evergreens: 25/Pkt = $40 per pack
White Pine
White Spruce

Hardwoods: 5/Pkt = $10 per pack
American Plum
Bald Cypress, Common
Black Cherry
Blackhaw Viburnum
Downy Serviceberry
Paper Birch
Sugar Maple
Swamp White Oak

04/14/2026

USWCD Annual Tree Sale is April 18, 2026, @ 9:00 am - Noon or until SOLD OUT

Our Tree Sale is just 4 days away. This year, the district is offering 12 varieties of seedlings, including evergreens, deciduous trees, fruit-bearing, and flowering trees. Seedlings will be available in packets containing 5 to 25 plants, depending on the variety, and will vary in height from 8” to 24”.

See the link below for additional details.

www.unioncountyohio.gov/departments/USWCD/tree-sale

03/04/2026

02/24/2026

Mark Your Calendars!

USWCD Annual Tree Sale is April 18, 2026, @ 9:00 am - Noon or until SOLD OUT

Ordering: We do not accept orders before the sale. All of the stock is seedlings. Please make selections below and bring the completed form with you on the day of the sale. After confirming that all desired species are still available, we will total your order. We accept Cash and Checks only; we do not accept credit cards.

Sale: The sale is on a first-come, first-served basis. Once a species is sold out, it will no longer be available for purchase. Come early if you have a specific need! Any remaining seedlings not sold during the sale will be sold the following week, Monday-Friday, 8 am - 4:30 pm, in the Union SWCD office in Suite D of the Union County Agricultural Center.

Tree Prep/Planting: The trees are root trees, which means that the plant has not been in a pot. Instead, they are dormant trees with no soil around their roots. Our staff dip the roots in a preservative gel and place them in a plastic bag. The seedlings should be placed directly into your garden or a permanent pot while they are still dormant to maximize their chances of surviving.

https://www.unioncountyohio.gov/media/Agencies/Soil%20&%20Water%20Conservation/Sales%20&%20Rentals/2026%20Tree%20Sale%20Order%20Form.pdf

02/24/2026

We are currently accepting orders for Tilapia until May 15, 2026.

Why Should Pond Owners Stock Tilapia?
• Tilapia eat many of the common types of filamentous algae,
blue-green algae, chara, duckweed, watermeal, and nuisance
rooted aquatic vegetation. Works well with the amur, which
does not prefer these types of algae
• Prolific breeders, spawn every 18 to 21 days and lay up to
1500 eggs per female
• Fish spawn when they reach 4” \ water temperature is above
68 F
• The babies are the ones who put the biggest strain on the
algae \by converting vegetation into bait fish for your
predator fish.
• Reduce demand on minnows and Amurs
• Increase the size and population of other fish in your pond.
• Fall temperatures cause fish to slow down, allowing predator
fish of all sizes to gorge themselves just in time for winter
• Most Eco-Friendly solution to controlling algae, no more
chemicals

02/18/2026

We're currently accepting offers for Continuous CRP through March 20, 2026. General CRP enrollment will run from March 9, 2026, through April 17, 2026. We'll announce dates for Grassland CRP signup in the near future.

Contact us at your nearest Service Center to discuss enrollment. More details: https://www.fsa.usda.gov/news-events/news/02-10-2026/usda-open-continuous-general-conservation-reserve-program-enrollment

02/13/2026

The office will be closed on Monday, February 16, 2026, in observance of Presidents' Day! We will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.