Stark County Soil and Water Conservation District

08/28/2026

WE NEED YOUR HELP!
We are in need of a livestock trailer (and truck/driver) to assist us and a couple other SWCD’s in picking up our fall tree sale inventory from the nursery at the end of September. If you know of anyone please reach out to us either on here or you can call us at 309-342-5138 ext 6333

08/24/2026

On August 11th and 12th, the first session of the Illinois Sustainable Ag Partnership's Soil Health Leadership Program (SHLP) kicked off in Peoria, IL at Illinois Central College. This two-day training included both classroom instruction on the principles of soil health and soil biology in addition...

08/21/2026

Fall Tree and Fish Sale is open!! Please visit our website at starkcountyswcd.com for the order forms. 🐟🌳🐟🌳

08/21/2026

08/17/2026

🗓️ This fall, take advantage of a one-day household hazardous waste collection event near you! Events are open to all Illinois residents. Register today!

🔗 News release:https://epa.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/epa/about-us/documents/news-releases/2026/08-13-2026-IEPA-Fall-HHW-Final.pdf
🔗 For more info & to find long-term collection sites: https://bit.ly/3UvdZi6

08/13/2026

🌳 Fall Tree Sale is Here! 🍂

It’s the perfect time to add beauty, shade, and lasting value to your property! Whether you’re looking for ornamentals, evergreens, fruit trees, or native species, our Fall Tree Sale has something for everyone. Trees are available through the Stark County Soil & Water Conservation District’s annual fall sale.

🌱 Browse the available trees, find ordering information, and place your order by visiting our website:

www.starkcountyswcd.com

Don’t wait—many varieties are available in limited quantities and may sell out quickly. We look forward to helping you grow a healthier, greener Stark County! 🍁

08/10/2026

** We will be asking for a Free Will Donation at the event to help us offset some of the cost.
Please RSVP if you would like to attend .

08/01/2026

Email from University of Illinois Extension-Henry, Mercer, Rock Island, Stark Explore August events online and in person with Illinois Extension Plenty of fun awaits this August with Illinois Extensio

08/01/2026

Calling Midwest farmers! Help make the Midwest a leader in conservation on farms. Take 15 minutes to tell us what you think🧑‍🌾

You are eligible to participate if you own or manage farmland in any of the following states: Wisconsin, Iowa, Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio. Take the Midwest Farm Conservation Survey TODAY to improve the quality of conservation programs for Midwestern farmers!

🔗Take the survey at:
https://form.jotform.com/261315779919067

Pollinator Partnership (a 501c3 nonprofit) is conducting this survey under contract for the USDA. If you have any questions, please contact Jordan Phelps ([email protected]) or Vicki Wojcik ([email protected]) at Pollinator Partnership.

07/30/2026

🎉 NEW THIS YEAR! 🎉

We’re excited to announce that Stark County SWCD is now offering a Coldwater Fish Sale! 🐟❄️

If you’ve been thinking about stocking your pond with coldwater fish, this is your chance! Fall is an excellent time to stock ponds, helping fish adjust before winter.

📅 Orders are due by November 5th.

Visit our website for available species, pricing, and order forms, or contact our office with any questions.

Don’t miss out on this exciting new opportunity to improve your pond!