Pine County Soil and Water Conservation District

Pine County Soil and Water Conservation District We are committed to preserving and protecting the soil and water resources of Pine County. Our goal

⚠️ Emerald Ash Borer is becoming more common in Pine and Kanabec Counties. This invasive insect poses a serious threat t...
05/28/2026

⚠️ Emerald Ash Borer is becoming more common in Pine and Kanabec Counties. This invasive insect poses a serious threat to our native ash tree species, and is expected to infest the entire state eventually.⚠️

This spring Pine and Kanabec Soil and Water Conservation Districts are coming together to offer a series of educational events for landowners who are concerned about this looming threat.

Join us THIS Saturday, May 30th at Sapsucker Farms https://www.kanabecswcd.org/2026-05-30-eab-workshop-at-sapsucker-farms-mora

🌲At this event you will learn about the insect, where it came from, what trees it will affect, why it poses such a threat to our forests, and what we can do about it. There will also be a food truck and drinks available for purchase provided by our hosts Sapsucker Farms.

To register follow the link above and for any additional questions contact Nick Foss at [email protected] or 320-216-4248.

It is warming up fast outside and our technicians are hard at work in the field already. Last week our Farm Bill Biologi...
05/26/2026

It is warming up fast outside and our technicians are hard at work in the field already. Last week our Farm Bill Biologist with Pheasants Forever spent some time in the field monitoring Reinvest in Minnesota (RIM) easements. Here are some photos.

Reminder: our community BioBlitz is still going for a few days, if you are interested in participating you can find instructions on the participation guide HERE : https://canva.link/4h7gannotit2cc8
Sign up for the free drawing for participants, here: https://forms.gle/kd5qUmncvZ7TcDey7

Observations and identifications are rolling in! There is still a week and a half left to participate in the Pine SWCD C...
05/21/2026

Observations and identifications are rolling in! There is still a week and a half left to participate in the Pine SWCD Community Bioblitz! All you have to do is make an account on INaturalist, submit observations in Pine County within the month of May and you will be automatically added to the project. Optionally you can sign up for our free drawing for participating in this event here: https://forms.gle/gNb84TgGx3HBxrEe7 Items include books, native wildflower plugs, seed and more!

Here is a highlight of the potential native plant packs you could win if you join our community bioblitz, submit and obs...
05/16/2026

Here is a highlight of the potential native plant packs you could win if you join our community bioblitz, submit and observation and then opt into the drawing.

Link to project: https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/pine-swcd-pine-county-community-bioblitz-2026
Link to enter drawing: https://forms.gle/S39syA9ivCiKyEhj8

This post highlights the native plant prizes; we will also be giving away several books and other fun things like owl pellets. & For our younger adventurers.... bubbles! Get out and explore today!

Check out the strip till into cover crops right here in Pine County! Cover Crops protect the ground especially in the ea...
05/13/2026

Check out the strip till into cover crops right here in Pine County!

Cover Crops protect the ground especially in the early spring and strip till reduces disturbance across the field while still ensuring a firm seed bed for planting. Contact the SWCD today to find out more about this win win solution for soil health, water quality, and crop productivity. 320-216-4247.

Emerald Ash Borer is becoming more common in Pine and Kanabec Counties. This invasive insect poses a serious threat to o...
05/05/2026

Emerald Ash Borer is becoming more common in Pine and Kanabec Counties. This invasive insect poses a serious threat to our native ash tree species, and is expected to infest the entire state eventually. This spring Pine and Kanabec Soil and Water Conservation Districts are coming together to offer a series of educational events for landowners who are concerned about this looming threat. Join us at one of three locations to hear a presentation about ash trees and emerald ash borer, and have any questions you have answered by the forestry staff of these SWCDs. To register follow one of the links below and for any additional questions contact Nick Foss at [email protected] or 320-216-4248.

Observations for the Bioblitz are rolling in! Through the end of May, you can join our community Bioblitz project on INa...
05/05/2026

Observations for the Bioblitz are rolling in! Through the end of May, you can join our community Bioblitz project on INaturalist.

Link to project: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations?project_id=275319 OPTIONAL: you can enter to win prizes for participating in this event (Bird, Tree, and Flower ID books, owl pellet kit, native plant kit, native plant seed mix, and more) via https://forms.gle/3JkGkvvUi7uqBtSN6

Photo: Rooster Ring Neck Pheasant, from near Denham.

Last chance to purchase trees! They are now $20/ bundle of 25 trees. Hurry in because the survival rate goes down the lo...
05/04/2026

Last chance to purchase trees! They are now $20/ bundle of 25 trees. Hurry in because the survival rate goes down the longer they are out of the soil.

Currently available=
7 Dogwood
7 Juneberry
4 Black Cherry
5 Hackberry
4 Ash Replacement Bundles
5 Chokecherry
10 White Pine
4 Red Pine

Address

1610 Highway 23 North
Sandstone, MN
55072

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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+13202164240

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