The Lucas Soil and Water Conservation District (Lucas SWCD) has several events coming up in the next few months to round out the year.
•New this year, Lucas SWCD is hosting three classes as part of its Soil Health Series, each of which will provide different information and resources to help improve the overall quality of soil in a garden or on the farm. The class dates are listed below, as well as the general topic for each. Each class will begin at 5:30 p.m., be held at the Lucas SWCD office, 3350 Hill Avenue, Suite K, Toledo, 43607, and is free to attend. More information and registration can be found online at LucasSW CD.org/soilhealthseries.
•Tuesday, September 9: Turning “Dirt” into Healthy Soil
•Tuesday, October 7: Cover Crops and Water Quality •Wednesday, November 12: Soil Properties and Web Soil Survey
•On Tuesday, September 23, Eugene Braig of Ohio State University Extension will talk to new and existing pond owners at the annual Fall Pond Clinic. Braig will discuss pond management strategies as they relate to aquatic vegetation, but also will address other questions as they come up in discussion. The clinic is free to attend and will be held inside the Buehner Center at Oak Openings Preserve Metropark in Whitehouse. The clinic will start at 5 p.m. Pre-registration is appreciated and can be done online at LucasSWCD.org/pond-clin ic. A short walk around Mallard Lake will follow the presentation (weather permitting).
•The Lucas SWCD will host a Make and Take Rain Barrel Workshop on Thursday, October 2, as part of Ohio Stormwater Awareness Week. The workshop will begin at 4:30 p.m., and will be held at the office in Toledo. Rain barrels are an easy and effective way to reduce your water bill while diverting water that would otherwise enter the storm sewers. Registration is open and space is limited, so register ASAP to secure a spot. Each barrel is $40. Register online at LucasSWCD. org/rbwork shop.
•On Thursday, October 30, the Lucas SWCD is offering Vermicomposting 101 Class at the office starting at 5:30 p.m. Registered participants will learn about composting, how to compost using worms, and leave with a vermicomposting tub and starter pack of worms to take home. The class is $50 per participant and space is limited. Register online at LucasSWCD.org/vermicom posting.
•Lucas SWCD’s 61st annual meeting and supervisor election will be held on Thursday, November 6, at the Ward Pavilion inside Wildwood Preserve Metropark. Tickets include dinner and can be purchased online at LucasSWCD.org/ annual-meeting.
To stay up to date on all events, visit LucasSWCD. org/events.
