2023 All Athens County Photo
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Athens SWCD
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Monthly meetings of the Athens Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) Board of Supervisors are held the 3rd Thursday of each month. If you wish to attend or have any questions, please call 740-797-9686.
MONTHLY BOARD MEETINGS Rescheduled - January 25, 2024 - 4:00 pm February 15, 2024 - 4:00 pm March 28, 2024 - 4:00 pm April 18, 2024 - 4:00 pm May 16, 2024 - 4:00 p.m. Rescheduled - June 25, 2024 - 4:00 p.m. July 18, 2024 - 4:00 pm August 15, 2024 - 4:00 pm |
2024 All Athens County Photo Contest - Online Voting
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2024 ATHENS COUNTY FAIR
Check out the events happening in the Agricultural and Natural Resources Building (across from the swine show arena) the week of the Fair! (schedule below)
Be sure to stop in and visit with representatives from: Athens Soil and Water Conservation District, USDA NRCS and FSA, Athens City County Health Department, Athens-Meigs Farm Bureau, OSU Extension Athens - Master Gardeners, Athens County Auditor, and ODNR Division of Wildlife!
Be sure to stop in and visit with representatives from: Athens Soil and Water Conservation District, USDA NRCS and FSA, Athens City County Health Department, Athens-Meigs Farm Bureau, OSU Extension Athens - Master Gardeners, Athens County Auditor, and ODNR Division of Wildlife!
Monday, August 5
“Farm Facts” Scavenger Hunt
The Scavenger Hunt will run from Monday, 11:30 am to Wednesday, 12 noon
Winners announced Wednesday at 1:00pm, Cash prizes for top three winners
Starting Location: AG/Natural Resources Building, Sponsored by Athens Soil and Water Conservation District
Participants will learn some fun facts about farming.
Also on Monday, August 5...
“Getting the Best Results From a Timber Harvest” Time: Swine Judging: Lunchtime Break
Place: Swine Arena Presenter: Athens SWCD
Come learn how to get the best results from your next timber harvest.
“Athens County Open Class Hay Show” Time: 1:30 pm
Place: AG/Natural Resources Building
Awards sponsored by the Athens Soil and Water Conservation District
Tuesday , August 6
“Reptiles: Facts and Fiction” Time: 11:30 am and will be repeated at 12:30 pm
Place: AG/Natural Resources Building, Presenter: Kaylin Callander, Lake Hope State Park
Explore the world of reptiles by visiting with some members of this often misunderstood family.
Wednesday, August 7
Kid’s Day at the Athens County Fair!
“Ohio’s Raptors” Time: 10:30 am
Place: AG/Natural Resources Building, Presenter: Hocking College Staff
Come meet and learn what adaptations make these predators ‘skilled hunters’.
Also on Wednesday…
“We All Need Trees!” Time: 12:30 pm
Place: AG/Natural Resources Building Presenters: Athens Soil and Water Conservation District Staff
Explore the many gifts we get from trees and make a tree craft to take home.
Friday, August 9
Livestock Sale - “Buyers Reception” Time: 2:00 pm
Location: AG/Natural Resources Building (Space made available by the Athens SWCD)
“Farm Facts” Scavenger Hunt
The Scavenger Hunt will run from Monday, 11:30 am to Wednesday, 12 noon
Winners announced Wednesday at 1:00pm, Cash prizes for top three winners
Starting Location: AG/Natural Resources Building, Sponsored by Athens Soil and Water Conservation District
Participants will learn some fun facts about farming.
Also on Monday, August 5...
“Getting the Best Results From a Timber Harvest” Time: Swine Judging: Lunchtime Break
Place: Swine Arena Presenter: Athens SWCD
Come learn how to get the best results from your next timber harvest.
“Athens County Open Class Hay Show” Time: 1:30 pm
Place: AG/Natural Resources Building
Awards sponsored by the Athens Soil and Water Conservation District
Tuesday , August 6
“Reptiles: Facts and Fiction” Time: 11:30 am and will be repeated at 12:30 pm
Place: AG/Natural Resources Building, Presenter: Kaylin Callander, Lake Hope State Park
Explore the world of reptiles by visiting with some members of this often misunderstood family.
Wednesday, August 7
Kid’s Day at the Athens County Fair!
“Ohio’s Raptors” Time: 10:30 am
Place: AG/Natural Resources Building, Presenter: Hocking College Staff
Come meet and learn what adaptations make these predators ‘skilled hunters’.
Also on Wednesday…
“We All Need Trees!” Time: 12:30 pm
Place: AG/Natural Resources Building Presenters: Athens Soil and Water Conservation District Staff
Explore the many gifts we get from trees and make a tree craft to take home.
Friday, August 9
Livestock Sale - “Buyers Reception” Time: 2:00 pm
Location: AG/Natural Resources Building (Space made available by the Athens SWCD)
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