2018 Tree Sale
Early Bird (10% discount) Order Deadline: January 5, 2018 Order Deadline: March 9, 2018 Tree Pick-Up is on April 14, 2018 at the Elkhart County 4-H Fairgrounds from 9:00a – 1:00p 2018 Tree Sale Order Form ||| 2018 Tree Read More
Elkhart County Soil & Water Conservation District
Our mission is to assist land users and other agencies in the wise use of natural resources in Elkhart County.
Early Bird (10% discount) Order Deadline: January 5, 2018 Order Deadline: March 9, 2018 Tree Pick-Up is on April 14, 2018 at the Elkhart County 4-H Fairgrounds from 9:00a – 1:00p 2018 Tree Sale Order Form ||| 2018 Tree Read More
Take a look at what our partners at the Marshall County SWCD are doing in our neighboring watershed!
Daragh Deegan, City of Elkhart Aquatic Biologist, explains about walleye in the Elkhart River in this short video.
The 9th Annual Elkhart River Restoration Association (ERRA) Rain Barrel Auction will be held at 6:30pm on Friday, June 2nd 2017 at Goshen’s First Friday Celebration. The auction will take place on the Main Stage of the Courthouse Lawn. Auction Read More
Dave Brandt, the keynote speaker from our Make Your Soil Great Again Meeting, recently held a field day on his farm in Ohio. The Ohio No-Till Council has made video from this field day available. To watch Dave Brandt and Read More
Our Tree Sale is this Saturday (4/22)!! If you’ve pre-ordered, don’t forget to pick up your trees! If you didn’t pre-order, trees will be available for purchase on a first-come, first-serve basis, see price list below
The name may be familiar to some, Black Eyed Susan, as one that is grown in flower gardens and landscaping, but it is a common native plant in Indiana. The prolonged bloom time attracts butterflies and other pollinators. This drought tolerant species can handle a wide range of soils. Growing 1-3ft tall with yellow blooms during the summer season, this easy to grow plant adds quite the showpiece to a landscape.
Looking like a spot of sunlight in a prairie, the Lanceleaf Coreopsis shines bright with its yellow petals and fuzzy center. Blooming for many weeks in early summer, it creates a brilliant display. The flower attracts butterflies and other pollinators while the seeds attract backyard birds. This plant will happily grow in dry soils. Up to 22 native bee species rely on the genus Coreopsis. Its fibrous root system helps infiltrate water into the soil.
The purple coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) is an iconic native plant for northern Indiana, growing 3-5ft tall with its rich purple flowers blooming throughout the summer. It can handle many soil types with moist to dry drainage. This native works well for rain gardens and pollinator plots.