Youth Conservation Leadership Institute
Youth Conservation Leadership Institute is a program for students in 9-12 grade and focuses on volunteer service & environmental stewardship
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Amanda Whispell
- Aug 12
Dragonfly Field Day with the Historic Rivers Master Naturalists
I spent the afternoon with several members of the Historic Rivers Master Naturalists group looking for dragonflies and damselflies in Colby
Robert Waring
- Aug 6
A farmer’s perspective on radish cover crop
The presence of worms in cover crop fields is an indicator of a healthy soil ecosystem and the deep roots of tillage radishes provide access
Logan Ellis
- Aug 2
Understanding the Differences Between Determinate and Indeterminate Tomatoes
Tomatoes are commonly grown in many home gardens. Learn the difference between determinate and indeterminate so you can decide which to grow
Amanda Whispell
- Jul 31
Results from the Colonial World Nature Conservation Day BioBlitz 2024
The results of the First Annual Colonial World Nature Conservation Day BioBlitz in July 2024.
Amanda Whispell
- Jul 30
Beneficial Bugs - Hoverflies
Hoverflies are amazing little insects and they do so much good, which is why they are the beneficial insect I will be talking about today.
Jim Wallace
- Jul 25
Should I water the grass?
Many homeowners have irrigation systems to water their lawns but when & how much to water the grass are questions that deserve investigation
Amanda Whispell
- Jul 24
Colonial World Nature Conservation Day BioBlitz
A short note summarizing the first annual Colonial World Nature Conservation Day BioBlitz at New Quarter Park.
Amanda Whispell
- Apr 29
Should I worry about periodical cicadas?
A short note explaining the life history of the amazing periodical cicadas. Find out if they pose any risks to you or to your garden.
Amanda Whispell
- Apr 3
Teaching the next generation about native pollinators
A great day at the Williamsburg Farm Camp where we had the chance to talk to the students all about native pollinators!
Logan Ellis
- Mar 25
Solving your erosion problems
CSWCD staff can help landowners and producers with erosion issues by providing both cost-share funding and technical assistance.
Emma Rich
- Mar 18
April Showers Bring Stormwater Practices
As sunny days grow nearer, so do spring's rainstorms, so it’s a good time to think about how to best manage stormwater on your property.
Amanda Whispell
- Mar 15
First CSWCD Newsletter Published
The first issue of our new newsletter is filled with useful information that has been contributed by all of the CSWCD staff.
Jim Wallace
- Mar 15
Should I fertilize my grass this spring?
Many people fertilize their lawns in the spring. Is that a good idea? Generally, lawn fertilizers contain some ratio of nitrogen,...
Amanda Whispell
- Mar 12
Beneficial Bugs - Green Lacewings
This is the first article in a series I will be doing on beneficial bugs - the Green Lacewing
Amanda Whispell
- Feb 21
Colonial World Nature Conservation Day BioBlitz 2024
Join us for the Colonial World Nature Conservation Day BioBlitz!
July 20, 2024
New Quarter Park
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Amanda Whispell
- Oct 5, 2023
CSWCD Annual Report - Fiscal Year 2023
The Colonial Soil and Water Conservation District Annual Report is available on the CSWCD website
Amanda Whispell
- Oct 3, 2023
4th Annual BugFest
A summary of our day at the 4th Annual Bugfest in September 2023.
Amanda Whispell
- Aug 3, 2023
Super Turf Saturday
819/2023 - Turfgrass experts from Virginia Tech will provide presentations about lawn management, weed control and prevention, and more!
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