Muskingum Soil & Water Conservation District

Muskingum Soil & Water Conservation District Conservation, education and protection of Muskingum County’s soil and water.

Let’s Talk Timber!🌳🪵The timber market in the U.S. and around the world has been a major topic of conversation lately. Wi...
09/07/2026

Let’s Talk Timber!🌳🪵

The timber market in the U.S. and around the world has been a major topic of conversation lately. With markets constantly changing, one question we often hear is: “When is the right time to harvest my timber?”

The Ohio State University, in collaboration with the Ohio Division of Forestry, produces a Timber Price Report that can provide valuable insight into Ohio’s timber market. The report is published twice a year, in January and July, using information gathered from Ohio forest product companies.
By collecting and analyzing data from these companies, these organizations can provide landowners and the public with a better understanding of current trends and what is happening within Ohio’s timber industry.

Interested in harvesting your timber or learning more about the timber-harvesting process?

Before making any decisions, reach out to the Ohio Division of Forestry’s Call Before You Cut program or work with a reputable consulting forester. A professional can help you evaluate your woodland, understand current market conditions, develop a harvesting plan, and guide you through the process from start to finish.

Good timber management starts with good information. Think before you cut!

We will be closed on Monday, September 7th and reopen on Tuesday, September 8th. Enjoy the holiday and stay safe!
09/04/2026

We will be closed on Monday, September 7th and reopen on Tuesday, September 8th.

Enjoy the holiday and stay safe!

National Food Bank Day! 🍅🌽🫑The Urban Greens Program with Muskingum Soil & Water is proud to give back to our community! ...
09/04/2026

National Food Bank Day! 🍅🌽🫑

The Urban Greens Program with Muskingum Soil & Water is proud to give back to our community! So far, we’ve donated around 950 pounds of fresh produce to local food banks throughout Muskingum County.

But that’s not all! We were also able to provide 150 food pantry bags, each including a cutting board, measuring cups, vegetable peeler, and vegetable brush, helping families not only access fresh produce, but have the tools they need to prepare it.

Supporting our local food banks is an added bonus of the Urban Greens Program, and we’re grateful to be able to grow, share, and make a difference right here in our community!

Pickles anyone? 🥒Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just learning your way around the garden, this free workshop is a...
09/03/2026

Pickles anyone? 🥒

Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just learning your way around the garden, this free workshop is a great opportunity. Learn how to preserve your own harvest and take home some new canning skills.

📆September 10th, 2026
🕕5:00pm - 7:00pm
📍Marshall Greens Garden, 3405 Licking Lane Zanesville OH 43701

Registration is required - scan the QR code on the flyer or click the link below to register. See you there!

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Seeing these spotted insects around your property?If you've been seeing these around Muskingum County, you're looking at...
09/02/2026

Seeing these spotted insects around your property?

If you've been seeing these around Muskingum County, you're looking at an invasive insect that can cause problems when populations build up.

Spotted lanternflies feed on the sap of plants, and large numbers can stress trees and other vegetation. As they feed, they produce a sticky substance called honeydew, which can coat plants and lead to black sooty mold. This weakens growth and interferes with photosynthesis.

So, what can you do?

👟Squish them when you see them.
🥚Watch for egg masses later this fall.
🚗Check vehicles, trailers and outdoor equipment before moving them.

They're already established in Ohio, but we can still help slow their spread and reduce populations where we find them.

Turns out, bragging rights do grow on trees! 🏆🌳The results are in for the 2026 Big Tree Contest, and this year's champio...
08/31/2026

Turns out, bragging rights do grow on trees! 🏆🌳

The results are in for the 2026 Big Tree Contest, and this year's champion is an American Sycamore that definitely earned its bragging rights. Coming in at 352 points, the winning tree measured 220 inches around, 110 feet tall and had an average crown spread of 88 feet.

And while we crowned a winner this year, we know there are more giants hiding across Muskingum County. Take a look around your farm, backyard, woods or that old fence row. You might be walking past next year's champion every day without even knowing it.

Big trees. Big bragging rights. who's got the next champion?

The squash harvest has begun! This year, Urban Greens grew a variety of delicious winter squash, including spaghetti squ...
08/28/2026

The squash harvest has begun! This year, Urban Greens grew a variety of delicious winter squash, including spaghetti squash, butternut squash, butterkin squash, and pumpkins.

One of the best things about these crops is that, when harvested at the right time and stored properly, they can provide delicious food for months to come!

Harvest squash when fully mature, leaving a nice stem attached. Keep them dry and cure in a warm, dry, well-ventilated spot for 7–14 days.

Then store in a cool, dry place around 50–55°F, with good air circulation. Don’t wash them before storing and check regularly for soft or rotten spots.

It’s always exciting to see a summer of growing turn into a winter’s worth of food.

A field like this is a reminder that conservation is about more than what we can see. We can see grasses and goldenrod.B...
08/27/2026

A field like this is a reminder that conservation is about more than what we can see.

We can see grasses and goldenrod.

But beneath them is soil being protected from erosion. Roots are holding soil together. Organic matter is returning to the ground. Rainfall is being slowed and given a chance to infiltrate instead of carrying valuable topsoil away.

Above the ground, that same vegetation is providing food and cover for wildlife and pollinators.

One piece of ground can do all of that when we choose to protect it.

Because once topsoil is gone, we don't simply grow it back.

That's why conservation matters. 🌱

Wildlife Wednesday! 🦆Blue-winged teal are long distant migrators and they're among the first ducks to migrate south in t...
08/26/2026

Wildlife Wednesday! 🦆

Blue-winged teal are long distant migrators and they're among the first ducks to migrate south in the fall. Some travel all the way from their breeding grounds in North America to wintering areas as far as South America.

Along the way, they depend on wetlands, marshes, ponds and flooded fields for food and rest. Those habitats provide the shallow water they need to feed and refuel during migration.

With Ohio's waterfowl hunting season approaching, now is a great time to brush up on your duck identification skills. It's also a great time to remember the connection between healthy habitat, responsible hunting and wildlife conservation.

Small Bird. Long Trip. Impressive Wings.

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225 Underwood Street, Ste 100
Zanesville, OH
43701

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Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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