Brown Soil & Water Conservation District

04/27/2026

Brown SWCD, in partnership with the National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD), is celebrating the 71st Annual Stewardship Week from April 26 to May 3, 2026, with the theme “Soil. Where it All Begins.”

This week we celebrate the fact that healthy soils have the power to support all types of life in our ecosystems. Healthy soils create healthy food, support clean water and thriving habitats. It all starts with the soil.

04/24/2026

Happy Arbor Day!🌳🌲

Celebrate Arbor Day by planting native trees, volunteering for community conservation efforts, or learning tree identification on a nature walk.

Remember: someone's sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree long ago.

🌱Looking for trees to plant? We still have trees avalable! Call 507-794-2553 or stop by the office to place your order.

What trees are you planting this year?👇

04/22/2026

Happy Earth Day! 🌎

At Brown Soil & Water Conservation District, we’re proud to help protect the land and water that sustain our communities. From healthy soils to clean water and thriving habitats, every step we take today helps ensure a stronger tomorrow.

Together, we can make a difference—today and every day. 🌱

04/15/2026

Women in agriculture—this one’s for you.
GrazeHERs combines practical grazing education with real, on-farm learning.
Join this spring: mnglca.org/grazehers

04/02/2026

Several varieties of shrubs, hardwood trees and evergreens are still available for purchase from Brown SWCD this year.

Call our office or stop by to place an order!
507-794-2553
300 2nd Ave SW,
Sleepy Eye, MN 56085
http://brownswcdmn.org/

02/11/2026

It is that time of year again for the Hwy 14 CLASIC that will be happening February 18th. This a great opportunity to learn more about a variety of soil health practices. We have great speakers lined-up for the morning sessions and will have a roundtable discussion in the afternoon. Plus there is a FREE LUNCH at this event!

If you would like to register, please scan the QR code on this flyer or go to https://www.mnsoilhealth.org/event/strip-till-makes-dollarsand-sense-lamberton/ to register for the Lamberton stop. Hope to see you there!

02/04/2026

02/02/2026

Are you looking to enhance your windbreak or replace ash trees?

Our 2026 🌳Tree Program🌲 is accepting orders till February 26th!

If you have any questions regarding tree species, ordering, or any other tree related topics, please do not hesitate to give our office a call at 507-794-2553 or stop by:

300 2nd Ave SW,
Sleepy Eye, MN 56085
http://brownswcdmn.org/

01/22/2026

University of Illinois researchers analyzed traces of DNA in rivers and streams to learn how strips of trees near water — called riparian buffers — impact land species.

01/12/2026

Our 2026 🌳Tree Program🌲 is now accepting orders till February 26th!

If you have any questions regarding tree species, ordering, or any other tree related topics, please do not hesitate to give our office a call at 507-794-2553 or stop by:

300 2nd Ave SW,
Sleepy Eye, MN 56085

http://brownswcdmn.org/

01/07/2026

The ice fishing season is in full swing, so we want to remind you that if you bring it on the ice, it leaves with you! Help keep our lakes clean this winter!

We ask that you be mindful of any lake you fish - Be Nice to Our Ice!

Please pick up and remove all your garbage and waste from the ice.About: The Keep It Clean campaign addresses the growing problem of garbage and human waste ...