Roberts Conservation District

09/01/2026

The best time to start your tree planting prep and planning is now!

Robert’s Conservation District offers a variety of services for this coming tree season! From technical and financial assistance to actually putting your trees in the ground, contact us and let us know how we can help you help the land!

08/27/2026

Join us at the SD State Fair at the Value Added Ag Day Tent! Along with helping out at the booth, RCD will be lending a hand with this awesome pollinator workshop, giveaway, and craft event!!

See you in Huron!!

08/25/2026

Is your garden looking crowded? Dividing perennials will allow you to rearrange your garden ahead of winter. Next spring your newly divided perennials will be lush, have vigorous blooms, and add delight to your landscape.

Not all plants benefit from fall division, late-summer and fall-blooming perennials will usually do better when divided in the spring, when the foliage isn’t also supporting flowers.

Note: some perennials, such as daylilies, respond favorably to division regardless of the season.

Full Article: https://extension.sdstate.edu/dividing-perennials-fall

08/20/2026

Come see Robert’s Conservation District at the Harvest Festival at Tek/Memorial Park!! We have some swag, surveys, educational packets and last chance order forms for our pollinator kits and perennials as they are due tomorrow!

08/14/2026

Along with the new District Manager Ashley, (Hi everyone!) We also have a new Feline Shed Supervisor… that is unless someone claims this sweet kitty as lost! She was found in our tree shed today, and after a little bit of coaxing out of the spiderweb filled corner with some water, it turns out this kitten might belong to somebody. It’s very friendly, extremely cuddly and seems pretty well fed. 

If you’re missing a kitten, or have any good names, drop us a comment or message us!!

08/13/2026

Throwback from years past, the native wildflower restoration done at Nicollet Tower is in full bloom! Check it out! And if you’re seeing anything else you like in the county let us know on our survey!

We want to know what you like to see!

https://www.sdconservation.org/share-what-youre-seeing?fbclid=IwdGRjcATp_ulwZG9mAWZkaWQWUMbMch71MmkPFMlpPnlMXEHUItz3FmV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR7jP7VBECAJ_H5GASemP7jYck4TtXhLh79XsuckX6UQ-JcpDYYICkxXdqxzGA_aem_4jdzJNS6Z2c_SocmhJ5Hog

08/08/2026

According to the current map from the National Drought Mitigation Center at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln from SDSU Forestry Extension John Balls latest tree pest report, Robert’s county is experiencing abnormally dry conditions (in most of the county).

Even though we have low-mid chances of rain throughout the upcoming week, don’t forget to water those trees! There’s a great article this week about how much of the water your tree is getting actually is absorbed by the roots!

08/04/2026

The milkweed here at the office are doing their job for the monarch caterpillars! How many do you guys see on these couple of plants? Feel free to post your monarch butterfly or larvae pics in the comments!!

08/02/2026

Got a second this beautiful Sunday? Fill out our resource concern survey. Even one thing you’ve noticed about Robert’s county can help us tailor our services to the county’s priorities!

​What you share goes directly to your local conservation district and guides their work on local resource concerns in your area.

07/30/2026

SDSU Extension Forestry Specialist Dr. John Ball has his latest Tree Pest Alert Newsletter out! Use this link
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https://extension.sdstate.edu/tree-pest-alert

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to read about the following topics (Spoiler Alert!):

- Growing Degree Days for your plant development
- Emerald Ash Borer Updates
- Pine Engraver Beetle Updates
- Drought Stress and how it’s turning some leaves color already
- Hawthorn Mealybug
- Growth Regulator Herbicide
- Powdery Mildew on Lilacs
- Declining Spruce Trees
- Webworm on Chokecherries
- Dogwood Sawfly
- Declining Cottonwoods
- Honeylocust Spidermites

From seasonal issues and timely recommendations to disease diagnosis and expert advice, the Tree Pest Alert is a trusted resource for selecting, planting and caring for trees and shrubs all year round.