Rutherford County Soil & Water Conservation District

Rutherford County Soil & Water Conservation District We Provide quality service in natural resource conservation to the public of Rutherford County through technical support and education.

🍎✏️ As we begin planning for future school programs and outreach opportunities, we’d love to hear from our local educato...
06/09/2026

🍎✏️ As we begin planning for future school programs and outreach opportunities, we’d love to hear from our local educators!

What types of conservation programs, hands-on activities, or outreach topics would you like to see offered in your classroom in the future? We’d also love to hear about any other fun educational experiences, demonstrations, or special presentations you’d be interested in bringing to your students.

📸 If you’ve participated in one of our programs, drop your favorite photos in the comments—we’d love to see them and share in the memories!

Your feedback helps us create meaningful and engaging experiences for students across Rutherford County. Thank you for your support! 💚🌱

As another school year comes to a close, we want to take a moment to reflect on all of the amazing outreach opportunitie...
05/22/2026

As another school year comes to a close, we want to take a moment to reflect on all of the amazing outreach opportunities we have had throughout Rutherford County Schools this year! 🌱📚🐛

From learning about soil, worms, composting, plants, pollinators, watersheds, agriculture, and conservation practices, to getting hands-on with fun activities and classroom demonstrations, it has been such a joy connecting with students and teachers across the county. Watching students get excited about the world around them is one of the best parts of what we do!

This school year, the Rutherford County Soil & Water Conservation District completed 58 outreaches across 11 schools throughout Rutherford County! We are so thankful for every teacher, staff member, and student who welcomed us into their classrooms.

This year’s outreach schools included:

• Ellenboro Elementary
• Forest City-Dunbar Elementary
• Harris Elementary
• Pinnacle Elementary
• Sunshine Elementary
• Rutherfordton Elementary
• Trinity Christian School
• Lake Lure Classical
• Chase Middle School
• East Middle School
• R-S Central High School

Thank you for making this year so memorable. We are already looking forward to more learning, exploring, and conservation fun next year! 💚🌎🌿

It’s been another fun and busy week! I had the opportunity to dive into soil, worms, and composting with students at Sun...
04/30/2026

It’s been another fun and busy week! I had the opportunity to dive into soil, worms, and composting with students at Sunshine Elementary, lead a plant outreach at R-S Central, and the water cycle presentation at Pinnacle Elementary. I love getting to bring these topics to life!

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Teachers, don’t forget—there’s still time to schedule a visit! If you need a post-testing activity that’s both fun and educational, I’ve got you covered. And as always, it’s completely FREE!

04/24/2026

So much fun today!

What a full and rewarding day out in the community! I had so much fun celebrating Earth Day with the students at Lake Lu...
04/17/2026

What a full and rewarding day out in the community! I had so much fun celebrating Earth Day with the students at Lake Lure Classical and then heading over to Pinnacle Elementary for their Career Fair. It’s always a joy to connect with students, share the importance of soil and water conservation, and see their curiosity come to life.

Opportunities like these are what it’s all about—building awareness, answering questions, and inspiring the next generation to care for our natural resources.

If you’d like Rutherford County Soil & Water to be part of your next event, classroom visit, or career day, I’d love to connect. Give me a call or send me an email to get something scheduled!

04/16/2026

Healthy soil, which sustains our crops, livestock and local communities, is the foundation of our agricultural food system.

TEACHERS.. There’s still time!! ⏰Don’t miss your chance to bring FREE hands-on soil & water fun to your students before ...
04/13/2026

TEACHERS.. There’s still time!! ⏰

Don’t miss your chance to bring FREE hands-on soil & water fun to your students before the final bell rings. From interactive lessons to engaging activities, we’ve got everything you need to wrap up the school year in a meaningful (and fun!) way. 🌱💧

Spots are filling up fast— contact us to book your outreach today and let’s make the most of these last few weeks of the school year!

Today was a wonderful day at Sunshine Elementary celebrating Heritage Day with their students! 🌾It was truly an honor to...
04/02/2026

Today was a wonderful day at Sunshine Elementary celebrating Heritage Day with their students! 🌾

It was truly an honor to be part of such a special event and to work alongside so many amazing community partners. Together, we helped showcase Rutherford County’s rich heritage and highlighted some of the old-fashioned practices that many of us still know and love today.

Moments like these remind us how important it is to preserve and share our roots with the next generation! 💛

Spring is here, and it’s time to get your fields ready! 🌱The Rutherford County Soil & Water Conservation District has a ...
03/30/2026

Spring is here, and it’s time to get your fields ready! 🌱

The Rutherford County Soil & Water Conservation District has a no-till drill, spreader, and post driver available for rent to help you work smarter while protecting your land. These tools support conservation by reducing erosion, improving soil health, and making fencing projects more efficient.

Get a head start on the season and make a positive impact on your land.

Contact us today to reserve your equipment! 📞
(828) 287-4220 ext. 3

While the snow may have delayed our Animals In Winter outreaches, it did not cancel the fun! I would like to say a huge ...
02/11/2026

While the snow may have delayed our Animals In Winter outreaches, it did not cancel the fun! I would like to say a huge thank you to Mrs.Munn at Pinnacle Elementary for letting me come visit her kiddos the other day and share this program with them.
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Although it’s nice and sunny today, we still have some cold weather left. If you are interested in scheduling this program for your group feel free to email or give me a call! Schedule availability is limited!

[email protected]
(828)395-4543

*Student faces have been covered to protect their identity*

Address

500 West Street
Spindale, NC
28160

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 7:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 7:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+18282874220

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