Office Hours Monday - Thursday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM The Athens SWCD is a political subdivision of the State of Ohio, associated with the Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) - Division of Soil and Water Conservation, and funded by county, municipal, and state funds. |
MISSION STATEMENT Provide leadership by promoting the wise use and enhancement of Athens County’s natural resources for current and future generations. |
2020 All Athens County Photo
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The September Board Meeting of the Athens Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) scheduled for today has been cancelled. Please watch this site for details of when the meeting will be rescheduled. If you have questions, please call the office at 740-797-9686.
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Attention Teachers
Check out our Science Resources for "Home" Science Lessons from the
Athens SWCD Education Coordinator on the "Education Page"
MILKWEED POD COLLECTION
September 1 - October 30, 2020
Milkweed is essential to the survival of Monarch Butterflies in Ohio and Ohio is a priority area for Monarchs. The monarch butterflies that hatch here in the summer migrate to Mexico for the winter and are responsible for starting the life cycle all over again in the spring. During September - October everyone is encouraged to collect Milkweed Pods from established plants and drop them off at the Athens SWCD. To collect the seed pods from a milkweed plant it is best to pick them when they are dry, gray, or brown in color. If the center seams pop with gentle pressure, they can be picked. It is best to collect pods into paper bags or paper grocery sacks. Mark the sack, the county it came from, date/time and if other than common milkweed; which species of milkweed was collected. Avoid using plastic bags and store the seeds in a cool, dry area until you can deliver to the Athens SWCD. The collection will take place between September 1 - October 30, 2020. There will be a collection container located outside of our office during normal business hours. Click on the following milkweed identification brochure and pod collection brochure for more information.
2020 All Athens County Photo
Contest Results
The 2020 All Athens County Photo Contest Online Voting has ended. 177 votes were cast. The Grand Prize Winner is....... Kristen McIntosh - "Frog in the Waterhole" photo. Honorable Mention goes to Tami Wires - "Blue Bike and Cherry Blossoms" photo. Congratulations and Thank You to everyone for their photo entries. With fall upon us, this is a great time to be outdoors taking pictures for next year's contest! Watch our website for the 2021 contest rules.
