North Central Conservation District

North Central Conservation District North Central Conservation District is a nonprofit organization dedicated to assisting residents and municipalities with conservation technical assistance.

The North Central Conservation District is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, financed through municipal contributions, Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (CT DEEP) funding, US EPA Clean Water Act Section 319 non-point source grants, an annual Plant and Seedling Sale fundraiser, and private grants and contributions. The District is governed by a volunteer board of direc

tors made up of local landowners with
expertise and interest in the management and protection of our natural resources. The District
is also an active member of the CT Envirothon Steering Committee, the Council on Soil and
Water Conservation, and the CT Association of Conservation Districts. Meetings are open to
the public and are held at the Tolland County Agricultural Center, 24 Hyde Avenue (Rt. 30) in
Vernon, at 7:00pm on the fourth Thursday of most months. Please visit www.conservect.org/
northcentral or call (860) 875-3881 for details. The North Central Conservation District is dedicated to assisting private landowners and municipalities with environmental information. Our services include:

Comprehensive review of development plans

Wetland Boundary review

Erosion Control and stormwater plan review

Workshops on Natural Resource topics

Soil Information, erosion control inspection and compliance (by special arrangement)

Pond Inspections and trouble-shooting

Native Landscaping Assistance

Agricultural Services

Funding assistance to municipalities for special projects

Last call! We still have some spots open for tomorrow morning!๐ŸŒฑ๐Ÿ’ง
05/15/2026

Last call! We still have some spots open for tomorrow morning!๐ŸŒฑ๐Ÿ’ง

We're less than two weeks out from the "Using Plants to Protect Our Water" workshop at the Patriots Park Lodge in Coventry, CT on May 16th, 9:00-11:30am! We have some wonderful activities planned (including a raffle to take home native plants!). Everyone is welcome, but if you live near a water body, we especially encourage you to come!
Register here: https://forms.gle/FKUzFaoR4HKH1yeR6

We're less than two weeks out from the "Using Plants to Protect Our Water" workshop at the Patriots Park Lodge in Covent...
05/05/2026

We're less than two weeks out from the "Using Plants to Protect Our Water" workshop at the Patriots Park Lodge in Coventry, CT on May 16th, 9:00-11:30am! We have some wonderful activities planned (including a raffle to take home native plants!). Everyone is welcome, but if you live near a water body, we especially encourage you to come!
Register here: https://forms.gle/FKUzFaoR4HKH1yeR6

PUPS OF PLANT SALE 2026๐ŸŒฑ๐Ÿ’šThank you all so much for coming out, supporting us, and bringing your adorable pets to see us ...
04/29/2026

PUPS OF PLANT SALE 2026๐ŸŒฑ๐Ÿ’š
Thank you all so much for coming out, supporting us, and bringing your adorable pets to see us last weekend. We can't wait for plant sale 2027!

We've got stacks of postcards going out for all of your orders! Green๐Ÿ’š for Vernon and Blue๐Ÿ’™ for Windsor! Be sure to dou...
04/17/2026

We've got stacks of postcards going out for all of your orders! Green๐Ÿ’š for Vernon and Blue๐Ÿ’™ for Windsor! Be sure to double check that your postcard says the right pickup location on the back, and e-mail us at [email protected] if you need to change it! The location on the postcard is where your plants will be, so PLEASE make sure it's correct!
See you all at pickup next week!๐ŸŒฑ

04/08/2026

Plant orders are due!!!๐Ÿ“๐ŸŒฑ๐ŸŒณ๐ŸŒฟ๐ŸŒผ
We will accept ONLY ONLINE orders through tomorrow, April 9th: https://conservect.org/northcentral/plant-seed-sale/
Thank you for your support! We look forward to seeing you April 24th or 25th for pickup๐Ÿ

04/02/2026

There is now less than a week left to order plants! ๐ŸŒฑ๐Ÿชด๐ŸŒณ๐ŸŒธ
Several plants have sold out and many more have low stock. We highly suggest ordering online instead of by mail to get the most up-to-date stock availability: https://conservect.org/northcentral/plant-seed-sale/
Thank you to everyone who has ordered!

PLANT OF THE DAY: Creeping Juniper "Wilton"The best way to conserve soil is to cover it with plants. That's what Wilton ...
03/31/2026

PLANT OF THE DAY: Creeping Juniper "Wilton"
The best way to conserve soil is to cover it with plants. That's what Wilton does best! It forms a dense groundcover that creates a safe habitat and food source for birds and other critters. This nativar was found on an island off the coast of Maine in 1914. Wilton is very low maintenance and tolerates a multitude of conditions. It will also prevent weeds! Get it at our plant sale: https://conservect.org/northcentral/product/creeping-juniper-wilton-1-gallon/

Photo Credit
1: Agnieszka Kwiecieล„, Nova, Juniperus horizontalis 'Wiltonii' Jaล‚owiec pล‚oลผฤ…cy 2023-10-01 02, CC BY-SA 4.0
2: F.D. Richards flickr.com/photos/50697352@N00/26078251212/sizes/m/, CC BY-SA 2.0

UPCOMING WORKSHOP:๐ŸŒณ"Tree Planting and Pruning Basics" with our very own Ginny Patsun is on Saturday, April 11th from 10a...
03/19/2026

UPCOMING WORKSHOP:๐ŸŒณ"Tree Planting and Pruning Basics" with our very own Ginny Patsun is on Saturday, April 11th from 10am-12pm. Ginny is a Certified Arborist and a fantastic teacher of all things trees. There are limited spots available, so sign up now! Register here:

Ginny Patsun, Arborist and Soil Conservation Specialist, will host The North Central Conservation District's Tree Planting and Pruning Basics Workshop! This workshop is IN-PERSON at the Tolland County Agricultural Center, 24 Hyde Avenue (Route 30), Vernon CT on Saturday, April 11th from 10am-12pm. P...

PLANT OF THE DAY: Nodding Onion (๐˜ˆ๐˜ญ๐˜ญ๐˜ช๐˜ถ๐˜ฎ ๐˜ค๐˜ฆ๐˜ณ๐˜ฏ๐˜ถ๐˜ถ๐˜ฎ)๐Ÿง…These lovely purple-pink tutus are pretty enough to eat (you can!). Our...
03/16/2026

PLANT OF THE DAY: Nodding Onion (๐˜ˆ๐˜ญ๐˜ญ๐˜ช๐˜ถ๐˜ฎ ๐˜ค๐˜ฆ๐˜ณ๐˜ฏ๐˜ถ๐˜ถ๐˜ฎ)๐Ÿง…
These lovely purple-pink tutus are pretty enough to eat (you can!). Our native bees love the Nodding Onion's nectar, especially cellophane bees and sweat bees. The interesting weeping habit makes this plant a unique, beautiful, and beneficial choice for any sunny garden. Get it at our plant sale: https://conservect.org/northcentral/product/nodding-onion-5pt/

Photos Courtesy of Missouri Botanical Garden PlantFinder https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?taxonid=282058&isprofile=1&basic=allium%20cernuum

Address

24 Hyde Avenue
Vernon, CT
06066

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 4:30pm
Thursday 9am - 4:30pm
Friday 9am - 4:30pm

Telephone

(860) 875-3881

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