Warren County Soil & Water Conservation District

Warren County Soil & Water Conservation District We are an education hub for residents and landowners in order to help them with conservation efforts in all areas.

SWCD Purpose to provide info about soil, water & related natural resource conservation; identify & prioritize local soil & water resource concerns, connect land users to sources of education & financial assistance, to implement conservation We were established in 1945 to help with soil and water conservation efforts. We have since evolved to include all aspects of conservation. We are in partnersh

ip with several different agencies, businesses, and residents to promote conservation for a healthier way of life.

06/14/2026

Next Friday we will be one lucky winner for a $150 gift certificate to Prime Cut 41! Stop by our booth at the Warren County Fair with a non-perishable food item to get an entry and fill out our community survey to get another entry! We want to give a shot out to Prime Cut 41 to their additional contribution to this gift certificate!

06/13/2026

Any storm damage?
Feel free to share pictures in the comments. Hope all are safe and power back on soon!
Great appreciation to one of our sponsors, for all the hard work they do to restore power after the storms!

06/11/2026

Before you pull that thistle, take a second look. You might be removing a pollinator powerhouse by mistake.

Not all thistles are bad! Our native field thistle (Cirsium discolor) provides important resources for pollinators and other wildlife, while invasive Canada thistle (Cirsium arvense) spreads aggressively and can quickly take over fields, roadsides, and natural areas.

One of the easiest ways to tell them apart is by looking at the leaves and bracts. Bracts are the small leaf-like structures located just beneath the flower head. Field thistle has bright white leaf undersides, deeply lobed leaves, and green bracts. Canada thistle has green leaf undersides, more shallowly lobed leaves, and bracts with a noticeable purple tint.

Learning the difference helps solve a common problem for landowners and gardeners: controlling invasive plants without accidentally removing beneficial native species.

Have you ever mistaken a native plant for an invasive one? Let us know in the comments!

Learn more about invasive and native species at sicim.info

06/10/2026

If this plant is growing in your yard, ditch, or along your fence line, don't ignore it.

Poison hemlock is one of the most common invasive plants along roadways, and this time of year it's hard to miss with its tall stems and clusters of white flowers. The problem? It spreads quickly, crowds out native plants, and is very toxic.

Knowing how to identify poison hemlock is the first step to protecting your family, pets, and local ecosystems. Check out this week's Invasive Plant of the Week graphic to learn what to look for and help stop its spread before it produces thousands of seeds.

Have you spotted poison hemlock in your neighborhood this year? Let us know in the comments!

For more information on invasive species please visit sicim.info

06/06/2026

đź©· BIG NEWS from Bundles of Blessings! đź©·

Beginning July 11th, Bundles of Blessings Diaper Days will look a little different!

đź“… Diaper Days will continue on the SECOND SATURDAY of every month, but we are excited to announce that we will now have THREE distribution locations to better serve families throughout our area.

đź“Ť Warren County Residents
A Better Way Food Co-op
32 N. Monroe St.
Williamsport, IN 47993

đź“Ť Benton County Residents
Benton County Community Food & Service Co-op
109 E. Smith St.
Oxford, IN 47971
Enter through the double doors in the alley.

đź“Ť Fountain County Residents
Attica Free Methodist Church
1212 E. Main St.
Attica, IN
Enter in Door 1

This change will begin on Saturday, July 11.

Thank you for allowing us to serve families throughout Warren, Benton, and Fountain Counties. We are grateful for the support of our volunteers, partners, and community members who help make this ministry possible. ❤️

06/03/2026

Get ready for a fun and hands-on afternoon at Wright Rock Creek Nature Reserve exploring the hidden life of our local waterways! Warren County SWCD and NICHES Land Trust are teaming up for a Creek Stomp where we’ll dive into the world of stream and river health.

NICHES will kick things off by sharing updates on their stewardship efforts and the work they’re doing to protect natural areas across the region. Then we’ll head into the creek to search for macroinvertebrates—tiny but mighty creatures that help us understand the overall health of our streams and rivers. Their presence (or absence!) tells us a lot about water quality, habitat conditions, and how well our ecosystems are functioning.

What to Bring:
Water shoes, bug spray, sunscreen, water and a snack.

Where to Meet: Wright Rock Creek Nature Reserve (W 400 S, Williamsport, IN 47993)

Come ready to splash, explore, and learn how you can help keep Indiana’s waterways healthy.

Address

705 B S. R. 28 E
Williamsport, IN
47993

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+17657648047

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