Shelby Soil and Water Conservation District

06/12/2026

We have had a couple inquiries about Poison Hemlock recently. Here is a great article talking about how to identify Poison Hemlock and Wild Parsnip and their control.

https://bygl.osu.edu/index.php/node/2356

06/12/2026

Join us today at Fort Loramie for a fun Conservation Storytime at 12:30pm!!

Get ready to DIG IN! 🌎
Join us for Conservation Storytime on June 12th at 12:30 PM in
Ft. Loramie 📚

Hands-on fun + stories + interactive exploration = the perfect summer activity!
✅ Free & open to kids of all ages!

Shelby Soil and Water Conservation District

06/11/2026

Conservation Day Camp 2.0 photo dump (2 of 2)

Auglaize, Logan, Mercer, Shelby Farm Bureau Lake Loramie State Park Lake Loramie & Lake Loramie Improvement Association

06/11/2026

Conservation Day Camp 2.0 Photo Dump (1 of 2)

Lake Loramie State Park Lake Loramie & Lake Loramie Improvement Association Auglaize, Logan, Mercer, Shelby Farm Bureau

06/11/2026

We also want to thank all our sponsors for making both Conservation Day Camps possible!

Thank you Whitetails Unlimited, Auglaize, Logan, Mercer, Shelby Farm Bureau, Agrana Fruit, Brookside Labs, Lake Loramie State Park, Farm Credit, North Central Ohio Solid Waste District, Pioneer Electric Coop, Allenbaugh Insurance Agency, American Trim, Cy Schwieterman Inc, and Fultz Flooring!

06/11/2026

We failed to get a group picture of all our counselors for Conservation Day Camp 2.0, but we still want to say a HUGE thank you to all of them!!

Thank you Peyton, Hailee Jo, Alexa, Gracie, Grant, Addi, Brycen, Carly, Clayton, Eli, Melena, Shelby, Harper, and Emmett!!!

These students volunteer their precious summer hours to lead the campers. They are essential for the campers to stay safe, be included, and have fun at camp! Many of these students have been counselors for multiple years and we really appreciate their dedication and experience!

Thank you again counselors!!

Auglaize, Logan, Mercer, Shelby Farm Bureau

06/11/2026

Thank you to our great presenters on Day 2 of Conservation Day Camp 2.0!!

Polly Barger, Naturalist at Lake Loramie State Park, led fishing; Jason Bruns from Shelby Soil & Water Conservation District led birdhouse construction; Sarah Hippensteel from Miami Conservancy District - MCD led a session about water conservation; Rylee Kay Puthoff from Ohio State University- Shelby County Extension led a session about recycling and waste reduction; and Logan Ambrister, Shelby County Wildlife Officer Ohio Division of Wildlife taught about the history of wildlife in Ohio.

These wonderful people volunteering their time makes the camp experience what it is for all the campers!! Thank you again for all the presenters and other volunteers that contributed on Day 2!!!

Auglaize, Logan, Mercer, Shelby Farm Bureau

06/11/2026

Thank you to our great presenters on Day 1 of Conservation Day Camp 2.0!!

Polly Barger, Naturalist at Lake Loramie State Park, led archery; Mindy Thomas, geologist at Ohio Geological Survey, led a session about the geo history of Ohio, Leon Mertz, from Lake Loramie & Lake Loramie Improvement Association, coordinated a pontoon boat ride on the lake! Shari Eilerman from the Fort Loramie Historical Society also gave a presentation about local history.

These wonderful people volunteering their time makes the camp experience what it is for all the campers!! Thank you again for all the presenters and other volunteers that contributed on Day 1!!!

Auglaize, Logan, Mercer, Shelby Farm Bureau

06/11/2026

It was a hot one today but the campers, counselors, presenters, staff and volunteers persevered and even had some fun!

We will add more pictures tomorrow!

Auglaize, Logan, Mercer, Shelby Farm Bureau Lake Loramie State Park Lake Loramie & Lake Loramie Improvement Association