Pine County Soil and Water Conservation District

09/02/2026

Join the University of Minnesota Extension and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources at their seed collection workshops this fall. 🌳

Workshops are FREE and registration is required. 🌲

For more information see the flyer or visit treeseed.umn.edu

08/24/2026

Landowners interested in the Environmental Quality Incentive Program (EQIP) can contact the Hinckley NRCS office at (320) 384-7432

The signup deadline for EQIP 2027 has been announced, producers have until September 11, 2026 to sign up for the first round of funding through the Environmental Quality Incentive Program.

Learn more about EQIP on this factsheet:https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/guidance-documents/NRCS.eqip-program-factsheet-508-08212026.pdf

The Pheasants Forever Farm Bill Biologist on staff in Pine County offers free site visits for landowners interested in managing their lands, sign up below.

08/21/2026

A map to the Cookout on the Farm this afternoon starting at 4pm at the Hallan's Hilltop Ranch, 21007 St. Croix Rd. Pine City, MN. 55063.

The second map shows where to park at the event.

See you there!

08/20/2026

Don't miss the Cookout on the Farm! Registration starts tomorrow at 4pm at 21007 St. St. Croix Rd. Pine City, MN. 55063.

Didn’t RSVP? Walk ins are welcome

08/18/2026

Pine SWCD has a variety of tools and equipment available to help landowners in Pine County meet their property goals. W**d wrenches/buckthorn pullers, tree planting bars, backpack sprayers, a no-till drill, and pull behind ATV food plot planting equipment are all available for rent at the SWCD office in Sandstone.

Learn more: https://www.pineswcd.com/index.asp?SEC=EE3CADEB-E492-4315-87D7-B7B395FB3E09

All equipment is on a first come first serve basis. Please call the office (320 216-4240) if you are interested.

08/17/2026

It is always exciting to see another native shoreline buffer taking shape! 🪴🌻

We recently worked with Pine City on planting native vegetation to help protect the shoreline and water quality at Challeen Park. Throughout the process, we stopped to take some progress pictures 📸!

🌾🌷Native plant buffers can help reduce erosion, slow and filter runoff, provide habitat for pollinators and other wildlife, and create a beautiful, low-maintenance landscape along the water.

Thank you to the City of Pine City / Pine City Parks and Recreation for putting conservation into action! We’re looking forward to watching these plants grow and seeing the benefits they provide for years to come.

A HUGE thank you to all the volunteers who came out and helped with the planting!

We also want to thank Prairie Restorations, Inc. for their hard work on this restoration project and for supplying us with native plants.

This project was partially funded with WBIF (Watershed-Based Implementation Funding) from the Snake River.

Want to visit Challeen Park? The park is located in Pine City at the end of 3rd Street SE.

08/13/2026

Remember, tomorrow is the Maple Grove Farms and Soil Health Coalition Soil Health Field Day! Join us for good food and great conversation!

08/10/2026

Last Day to Register for Cookout on the Farm! Walk ins are welcome but RSVPs ensure we have enough food and supplies for all.

08/07/2026