Gibson County Soil & Water Conservation District

06/11/2026

The Agenda is out for the Farm Vitality Workshop!!

If you are wanting to expand your knowledge on how to better your soil health by using cover crops or biofertilizers this is the workshop for you!

RSVP by Contacting [email protected]

06/11/2026

Before you pull that thistle, take a second look. You might be removing a pollinator powerhouse by mistake.

Not all thistles are bad! Our native field thistle (Cirsium discolor) provides important resources for pollinators and other wildlife, while invasive Canada thistle (Cirsium arvense) spreads aggressively and can quickly take over fields, roadsides, and natural areas.

One of the easiest ways to tell them apart is by looking at the leaves and bracts. Bracts are the small leaf-like structures located just beneath the flower head. Field thistle has bright white leaf undersides, deeply lobed leaves, and green bracts. Canada thistle has green leaf undersides, more shallowly lobed leaves, and bracts with a noticeable purple tint.

Learning the difference helps solve a common problem for landowners and gardeners: controlling invasive plants without accidentally removing beneficial native species.

Have you ever mistaken a native plant for an invasive one? Let us know in the comments!

Learn more about invasive and native species at sicim.info

06/09/2026

06/09/2026

If this plant is growing in your yard, ditch, or along your fence line, don't ignore it.

Poison hemlock is one of the most common invasive plants along roadways, and this time of year it's hard to miss with its tall stems and clusters of white flowers. The problem? It spreads quickly, crowds out native plants, and is very toxic.

Knowing how to identify poison hemlock is the first step to protecting your family, pets, and local ecosystems. Check out this week's Invasive Plant of the Week graphic to learn what to look for and help stop its spread before it produces thousands of seeds.

Have you spotted poison hemlock in your neighborhood this year? Let us know in the comments!

For more information on invasive species please visit sicim.info

06/09/2026

Notice of monthly board meeting

06/02/2026

Do you see Invasive Plants on your way to work? Or even on your Sunday stroll?

If so you can help us out by submitting your sightings through the EDDMapS app or online at eddmaps.org!

When you are making a report:
• Take at least one clear photo of the plant
• Only report invasive species growing in natural areas or on the sides of roads
• Please do NOT report invasive plants intentionally planted in landscaping or gardens

These reports can help many different organizations with either tracking or killing off these Invasive species.

Some Highly Invasive plants to Gibson County are,
-Poison Hemlock
-Asian Bush Honeysuckle
-Japanese honeysuckle
-Wild Parsnip
-Johnson grass
-Japanese hedge parsley
-Canada thistle
-Musk thistle
-bull thistle

If your not sure how to get started or use the app, there are some helpful videos here: www.eddmaps.org/project/midwest/training/

05/27/2026

Do you have a Wetlands Easement? If so, this is a great Free local opportunity to learn more about how to properly manage Wetlands!
It will be held on Tuesday, July 14th, from 8am-3pm CST.
At Dick Clark's Family Restaurant, 702 N Prince Street, Princeton, Indiana.
RSVP by contacting The Lower Wabash Partnership,
📞 (618)-382-2213
💻 [email protected]
Please send the RSVP by Monday, July 13th.

05/27/2026