Traverse SWCD

05/20/2026

Potted Evergreens:
All remaining trees are sold, pre-order for delivery April 2027

Bare Root Trees & Shrubs:
All remaining trees are sold, pre-order for delivery April 2027

04/27/2026

Potted Black Hills Spruce Available!
🌲1 gallon potted (15-18”) Preorder for 2027
🌲2 gallon potted (24-30”) Preorder for 2027
🌲5 gallon potted (30-36”) Preorder for 2027

Additional trees bare root trees will be available later in May. 🌳

04/21/2026

The kindergarten class was so excited about the trees and very engaged in learning about them!

04/18/2026

The kindergarten class was wonderful! Such bright and attentive students!

Kindergarten was visited by a Traverse County Soil & Water representative today & each student was given a free tree!!

02/24/2026

Register today for this FREE workshop March 18 in Wheaton!

11/17/2025

✅Register today for the PREMIER Soil Health Event!
➡️December 2-3 in Mankato, MN

09/24/2025

Robert Toelle's Farm is Ag Water Quality Certified! Robert worked with regional SWCD staff to complete the certification process and was presented with a sign.

Robert is recognized for his efforts to protect water quality in Traverse County and Minnesota! His farm is the second in Traverse County to be certified since 2020.

09/24/2025

Get ready to dispose HOUSEHOULD HAZARDOUS WASTES
this Thursday 9/25!
Proper disposal of waste helps to keep our water clean!
Browns Valley: 9:00-11:30 am
Wheaton: Noon-2:00 pm

09/12/2025

The winner of the rain barrel drawing is Steve Porwoll!
Steve is pictured with his wife Jessica and their daughter Evie.
Thank you to everyone who visited our booth at the Traverse County Fair!

09/09/2025

BE 'SEPTIC SMART' WITH THIS FREE WEBINAR!
Tue. Sept. 16 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
More info & register here: https://www.pathlms.com/nowra/courses/106578

The webinar provides information that enables property owners to maximize their septic investment so their system can function during and beyond its design lifetime, with information that includes:
* How a septic system works.
* The purpose of the septic tank and drain field or mound.
* How a properly operating septic system protects ground and surface water.
* How often the septic tank should be pumped.
* Whether additives are a good idea.
* How to prevent winter freeze-ups, and much more!