Registration is now open for the 2021 Summer Litter Cleanup, which will take place throughout the month of June. Click here for more details.
The Clermont SWCD is offering tree and native shrub seedlings, as well as a few native perennials at discount prices. Read more to learn what plants are being offered. The online order deadline is April 21, or while supplies last.
By replacing small sections of your lawn with native plants, you’ll provide a more diverse habitat for birds and pollinators, and create a beautiful, low-maintenance landscape. Read more to learn about tips for shrinking your lawn.
Please click HERE for a pdf of our Annual Report
Wednesday, April 14th, 2021 at 1:00pm
Today’s native plant of the day is…Sneezeweed! It grows best in moist clay to moderate soils in full to part sun. It frequently is found on the edges of wetlands and in upland sunny areas. Sneezeweed thrives in rain gardens and in other low-lying areas that retain water. https://t.co/HrONR8VdCG
Wednesday, April 14th, 2021 at 11:55am
Are you an educator interested in incorporating conservation and environmental education programs into your curriculum? Sign up for our IN PERSON Project WILD workshop this summer in collab with Warren County SWCD and Parks Department! Register here: https://t.co/Rugd6UQw6s
Monday, April 12th, 2021 at 1:00pm
Today’s native plant of the day is…Prairie Blazing Star! It’s one of the few Liatris species that thrives in moist soils and is also the tallest, with flower spikes up to 6 feet tall. Flowers bloom from the top to bottom and are a great source of nectar for pollinators. https://t.co/4Qe4k9CiRx
Monday, April 12th, 2021 at 1:00pm
Today’s native plant of the day is…Purple Coneflower! It has long been used for medicinal purposes to treat a wide array of ailments such as bee stings, headaches, sore throats, and even rattlesnake bites! It thrives in full sun areas and can be sensitive to moisture. https://t.co/anB5b2gnUC
Sunday, April 11th, 2021 at 1:00pm
Today’s native plant of the day is…Nannyberry Viburnum! Nannyberry Viburnum is a versatile shrub that can thrive in a wide variety of sun, soil, and moisture conditions. It is frequently found in low moist woods or near stream banks and helps to prevent erosion. https://t.co/ip5lmdW8L4
