Lucas Soil & Water Conservation District

Lucas Soil & Water Conservation District LSWCD is here to help you care for our natural resources through education and technical assistance.

Lucas SWCD helps with:
- Implementing farm conservation practices that keep soil in the fields and out of waterways. We co-manage the Blue Creek Conservation Area with Metroparks Toledo to demonstrate these practices. We also rent conservation tillage equipment to local farmers.

- Conserving and restoring wetlands, which purify water and provide habitat for wildlife. We work to provide accurate

wetland mapping for the county using a state-of-the-art Geographic Information System or GIS.

- Teaching the value of natural resources through classroom presentations, educational field trips, workshops, and materials. School districts who work with us have substantially increased the percent of students passing the science portion of the Sixth Grade Ohio Proficiency Test.

- Protecting groundwater resources. With the assistance of volunteers, we are monitoring the level of groundwater in the Oak Openings region of western Lucas County.

- Promoting the planting of trees and other green covers to hold soil in place, clean the air, provide cover for wildlife, and beautify neighborhoods. Our annual tree sale provides low-cost seedlings and native grass seed to hundreds of local landowners each year.

- Providing local conservation leadership and encourage conservation efforts. Our Board and staff hold positions in multiple local and statewide organizations which promote stewardship of natural resources.

πŸ“£The SWCD Educators of NW Ohio are back at it again with another exciting educator workshop coming up this summer on Jul...
06/12/2026

πŸ“£The SWCD Educators of NW Ohio are back at it again with another exciting educator workshop coming up this summer on July 14, 15, and 16! We will be located at the fabulous Sauder Village in Archbold, OH and have three days filled with exciting lessons, field trips, and sharing of ideas. Participants will have the option to stay at Sauder Village at the Inn or camping (additional cost outside of workshop registration).

See the flyer below for all the details on how you can join in on the fun!

Deadline to register is June 26!

➑Want to register? https://www.lucasswcd.org/edworkshops.html

Fulton Soil & Water Conservation District Allen Soil and Water Conservation District Paulding Soil & Water Conservation District Defiance Soil and Water Conservation District

➑ ICYMI- Check out this FREE Professional Development Opportunity!
06/10/2026

➑ ICYMI- Check out this FREE Professional Development Opportunity!

The Ohio Farm Bureau is excited to offer Imagine Ag in Your Classroom β€” TWO FREE professional development sessions at the Ohio State Fair!

Choose the session that fits you best:
β€’ K–2nd Grade
β€’ 3rd–5th Grade

πŸ“ Held in the brand new Ohio Agriculture Building, home to the imAGine Ag Exhibit & Taste of Ohio

🌱 What to expect:
-Hands-on learning experiences
-Real classroom connections
-Ready-to-use resources on agriculture & food production

This is a great opportunity to bring Farm to School connections alive in your classroom!

πŸ“’ Please share with elementary teachers in your network!!

Here’s the link for more information & REGISTRATION :
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sXYpD3u8pEy9-v9Bbosw7nCG75UpNBORGtZjGEHlCjY/edit?usp=drivesdk

ICYMI: ➑Check out some great programming coming up at Magee Marsh!
06/10/2026

ICYMI: ➑Check out some great programming coming up at Magee Marsh!

On Thursday, we had a great group out to the office for our Pathways to Nature: Paint & Learn Class! 🎨 Participants firs...
06/06/2026

On Thursday, we had a great group out to the office for our Pathways to Nature: Paint & Learn Class! 🎨

Participants first learned about different strategies to encourage wildlife to their outdoor spaces through sustainable practices like adding native plants, leaving the leaves, and providing fresh, clean water. Then, they got to paint a one-of-a-kind stepping stones for their gardens!

➑ Find out about upcoming events on our website: https://www.lucasswcd.org/events.html

Awesome!! πŸŒΈπŸ’
05/31/2026

Awesome!! πŸŒΈπŸ’

The 2026 Lucas County Fair is coming up FAST! Kids' Day, Fair without Limits Day, and so much more for all of us to enjo...
05/27/2026

The 2026 Lucas County Fair is coming up FAST! Kids' Day, Fair without Limits Day, and so much more for all of us to enjoy!

Lucas County Fairgrounds
Ohio State - Lucas County 4-H
🌐 https://lucascountyfair.com/

πŸ’™ A Full Day Where Everyone Belongs πŸ’™

Join us at the Lucas County Fair for Fair Without Limits Day β€” a day dedicated to inclusion, connection, and celebrating our amazing community.

πŸ„πŸ‘ Interested in participating in the Limitless Livestock Show?
βœ… Be sure to register by June 12!

Come experience a meaningful day filled with encouragement, confidence, and opportunities for everyone to shine.

Let’s celebrate inclusion, build confidence, and create lasting memories β€” together. πŸ’™

If you were not able to stop by our Native Plant Sale on Friday, fear not! We still have native plants and vegetables av...
05/26/2026

If you were not able to stop by our Native Plant Sale on Friday, fear not! We still have native plants and vegetables available for you! 🀩

What's left! (all in 4" pots, $8 each)
πŸ”΅ Great Blue Lobelia
βšͺ️ New Jersey Tea
🟑 Tall Coreopsis
🟑 Lance-leaf Coreopsis
πŸ”΅ Blue Lupine
🟀 Indian Grass

And several very healthy tomato πŸ… and pepper πŸ«‘ plants for your edible gardens! All different varieties, sweet to hot peppers, small to large tomatoes.

Visit our office through Friday of this week, between 8:00AM and 4:30PM, to get your plants!
πŸ“ 3350 Hill Ave., Suite K, in Toledo
πŸ“ž Call ahead to confirm inventory if looking for something specific! (419) 893-1966

Happy to have worked with GoZERO Services, Food Waste Compost Courier πŸ’š this spring, improving soil and garden yields on...
05/20/2026

Happy to have worked with GoZERO Services, Food Waste Compost Courier πŸ’š this spring, improving soil and garden yields one bag at a time!

We will have more bagged compost ♻️ available for sale this Friday at our 2026 Native Plant Sale starting at 3pm until 6pm.

ICYMI: Thanks WTOL 11 for helping us get the word about the Water Quality Stewardship Certification Program πŸ’¦, with regi...
05/19/2026

ICYMI: Thanks WTOL 11 for helping us get the word about the Water Quality Stewardship Certification Program πŸ’¦, with registration going on now through Friday of this week!

➑ This new hands-on program is geared towards citizens and educators who want to learn more about what they can do to protect water quality in our community. It includes 4 interactive classes and one wrap-up session for $25 a person.

⭐ Learn more about the program and register online at: https://www.lucasswcd.org/wqstewards.html

Brought to you in partnership by the Lucas County Environmental Education Committee: Partners for Clean Streams Ohio Department of Natural Resources Ohio Sea Grant Lake Erie West Regional Council Keep Toledo/Lucas County Beautiful, Inc. Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge City of Toledo Lucas County Engineer's Office Outdoor Sylvania Community Parks

With Lake Erie in our backyard, Lucas Soil & Water Conservation District and Ohio Division of Wildlife's Water Quality Stewardship program aims to raise awar...

Address

3350 Hill Avenue , Ste. K
Toledo, OH
43607

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

(419) 893-1966

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