Traverse SWCD

08/13/2026

The SWCD office and USDA Service Center has been without phone service since Wednesday morning. We have no estimated time for repair. We are open for business, please stop in for assistance!

07/17/2026

➡️ FIELD DAY AUGUST 8
📍Near Wheaton, MN
🥩We'll be grilling up a tasty noon meal😋
✅Register today!

07/15/2026

Rain Barrels Now Available!
💧45 Gallons (32” high x 24” x 24”)
💧Child & Pet Safe
💧Heavy Duty 🌧 Made in Canada
💧Handy Hose & Thumb Spigot
💧Mesh Keeps Mosquitoes Out
💧Overflow Features Directs Water Away from Foundations
💧$85 Each (Retail price is $120)

07/10/2026

Congratulations to 3 new MN Ag Water Quality Certified Farms!
- River Bend Ag Partnership, Chester Raguse
- Kevin Pederson
- Lande's High Prairie Farm Inc., Paul Lande and David Lande
We applaud these farmers and their commitment to protecting and improving water quality in Traverse County and Minnesota!

07/02/2026

Field day opportunity near Barnesville, MN!
Registration required for the noon meal.

05/20/2026

Potted Evergreens:
All remaining trees are sold, but you may pre-order for delivery April 2027! Call the office to place your order!

Bare Root Trees & Shrubs:
All remaining trees are sold, but you may 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!!