Dearborn County SWCD

We promote wise use of natural resources through technical assistance and education.

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Conservation Happenings June 2022 - https://t.co/4XJboDQm3K

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Conservation Happenings - May 2022 - https://t.co/qC4X1bdyuy

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Dearborn County Conservation Happenings April 2022 - https://t.co/bD07slwmOm

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Let's talk about DIRT; that is Dearborn Invasive Removal Team. This is a group of people working together to bring awareness about invasives in our county so we can all enjoy nature. To see a short about 2021 activities https://t.co/LuxjacaypD... and go to the 1:20 mark.

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Dearborn County Conservation Happenings March 2022 - https://t.co/XItANAEGwT

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Are you wanting to attract more hummingbirds to your yard, consider planting Cardinal Flower (Lobelia cardinalis). The bright long red flowers attract hummingbirds, butterflies, and other bird species. You can get Cardinal Flower from our native plant sale this year.

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Last night we celebrated our 64th annual SWCD meeting highlighting the successes of 2021. We thank everyone that was able to attend.

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What makes a species invasive? https://t.co/uEkkT651Nu

[The Xerces Society @xercessociety]

“To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow.” Audrey Hepburn

We provide native plant lists for all regions of the U.S., featuring varieties that are highly attractive to pollinators and adaptable to a range of growing conditions. Find yours at https://t.co/L2GpxjmVw7

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Dearborn County Annual Meeting - https://t.co/gqk8RaBPa5

[Risk Management Agency @usdaRMA]

If you have coverage under most #cropinsurance policies and planted cover crops during the 2022 crop year, you are eligible for a premium benefit from the @USDA’s Pandemic Cover Crop Program. Report your cover crop acreage by March 15. https://t.co/3omj71LbO8

[Natural Resources Conservation Service @USDA_NRCS]

Golden-winged warblers are an indicator species. When the forest is balanced, they thrive. https://t.co/GHhvmnupaw

[Pollinator Partnership @Pollinators]

Snowberry Clearwing moths are widespread, ranging from Mexico to Southern Canada. Their mimicry of bumblebees is a defensive adaptation, as it confuses predators into thinking they might sting. They are excellent pollinators of many flowers!

Photo by Judy Gallagher (CC BY 2.0)

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Dearborn County Conservation Happenings February 2022 - https://t.co/qrsCPA5wmu

[Purdue Agriculture @PurdueAg]

Did those birds forget to fly south? John “Barny” Dunning, a professor of wildlife ecology in @PurdueFNR, discusses some of the birds that spend the winter in #Indiana. https://t.co/nS3z2SJXRu

[Natural Resources Conservation Service @USDA_NRCS]

Soil Health Management Systems can help America’s growers feed the nation and the world through sustainable conservation practices. https://t.co/3OoK0YuLah #soilhealth

[Farm Service Agency @usdaFSA]

.@USDA offers loans to help farmers and ranchers get the financing they need to start, expand or maintain a family farm. Explore our programs or visit our Farm Loan Discovery Tool! https://t.co/D01gPc0Hp4

[Midwest Cover Crops Council @CoverCropsMCCC]

We've posted a lot about erosion recently, but Cover crops also help improve nutrient management! Check out this article for a quick read about 8 reasons #CoverCropsWork!

https://t.co/e9fXKqMnoi

Photo by Cover Crop Solutions

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The Dearborn County Government Offices will be closed today, Thursday, February 3rd. This closure includes our office. Please stay safe and warm!