Colonial World Nature Conservation Day BioBlitz
A short note summarizing the first annual Colonial World Nature Conservation Day BioBlitz at New Quarter Park.
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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.
News Reprint
- Apr 1
Chesapeake Bay Watershed to Benefit from $35 Million in Watershed Restoration Grants
NFWF announced $35 million in grant awards to support the restoration and conservation of the Chesapeake Bay watershed.
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
Logan Ellis
- Feb 16
Colonial SWCD Spring Outreach Event
Colonial Soil and Water Conservation District invites you to join us at the Quinton Community Center on February 26th for our Annual Spring
Amanda Whispell
- Feb 8
A Living Shoreline at Berkeley Plantation in Charles City
A living shoreline at Berkeley Plantation in Charles City, Virginia.
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!
Amanda Whispell
- Jul 6, 2023
Colonial World Nature Conservation Day BioBlitz
Colonial SWCD is organizing a BioBlitz at York River State Park to celebrate World Nature Conservation Day on 29 July - don't miss it!
Dominion Energy
- Jun 6, 2023
Jamestown High School Wins Statewide Envirothon
Press Release from Dominion Energy Dominion Energy Envirothon inspires students to develop environmental skills and solutions Colonial...
Amanda Whispell
- Jun 5, 2023
Colonial Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Directors Elections
Pam Mason is a director on the Colonial SWCD; she is one of the representatives from York County.
Amanda Whispell
- May 26, 2023
Colonial Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Directors Elections
Wayne Davis is a director on the Colonial Soil and Water Conservation District's Board of Directors
Amanda Whispell
- May 12, 2023
Earth Day at Ford's Colony
For Earth Day 2023 Emma Rich, Bob Winters, and I were lucky enough to spend the afternoon at the Ford's Colony Earth Day celebration. It...
Amanda Whispell
- Apr 21, 2023
Colonial Soil and Water Conservation District Director Elections
Are you interested in being a Colonial Soil and Water Conservation District Director? Click here to learn more.
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