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Lucas SWCD Staff & Board Updates
At the Lucas SWCD Annual Meeting & Banquet on November 7th, 2019, two candidates were elected each to three-year terms on the Lucas SWCD Board of Supervisors for January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2022.
~ Welcome New Affiliate Members! ~ Thank you for your support! Call 419-893-1966 for information.
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Special thanks to Sr. Rita Wienken of Toledo, Ohio, for being on this year's slate of candidates!
* REMEMBER: Manure & fertilizer rules still in effect - pg. 15 *
Diane DeYonker of Whitehouse, Ohio has served as a Lucas SWCD Board Supervisor since 2014 and has a strong background in environmental education, youth camps, native plants and natural resources monitoring.
Tom Schoen of Maumee, Ohio has served as a Lucas SWCD Board Supervisor since 2014 and has a strong background in ecological landscaping, native plants, resource education and community service.
Spring Issue 2020
ConservationNews
2019 Conservation Reserve Enhancement Awards:
~ Ed Gilbert III & The Herman Family ~
Completed in 2018, the project restored 13.76 acres of wetland habitat in Jerusalem Township. A variety of wildlife has been observed in the wetland and the Gilberts plan to use the property for education and recreation.
GilGilbert Marsh
Completed in 2018, the project restored 53 acres of wetland habitat and 62 acres of native grasses/flowers in Jerusalem Township. The Herman Wetland also neighbors the Carstensen Wetland, creating a corridor for wildlife.
John Herman Wetland
Butterfly Members: Chrysalis Members: Susan Orosz, Anthony & Amanda Campagna
- Woodland & Wildlife Festival
The Lucas SWCD will again be providing tree education programs and free spruce tree seedlings to classrooms and youth groups in Lucas County. Each program is based on age group and includes info on tree biology, benefits and uses of trees, Emerald Ash Borer update, and more. While supplies last! To schedule this program, call 419-893-1966.
Tree Education & Free Tree Seedling Program
Meredith Wolfe calls Curtice, Ohio home and attended Clay High School. As a graduate of Clay’s Agricultural and Environmental Technologies program, Meredith attended The Ohio State University and earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Agricultural Education and later earned a Master’s Degree in Educational Technology from Walden University. Meredith has taught for ten years at Fairview, Sylvania Southview and Clay High School. While working at Clay, Meredith’s students have been involved in numerous activities to develop rigorous and relevant resumes rich with experience and skill. Meredith’s students have been involved in Student Watershed Watch, Clean Your Streams, Annual Milkweed Pod Collection Drives, Tree Packing in conjunction with Lucas SWCD, Envirothon, Elementary Environmental Education, Kayaking and Water Safety Events, Job Shadowing and Placement, capstone projects, FFA Wildlife Management and Nature Interpretation Career Development Events, AgriScience Fair projects, etc. Most recently, Meredith participated in the Great Lakes Watershed Field Course in which her students traveled to Sutton’s Bay, MI to participate in the Inland Seas Education Association Schoolship Program. Meredith has written several grants including earning a classroom Beepod, Labquest monitoring equipment and most recently received an Ohio EPA OEEF grant for an Augmented Reality Watershed Table in collaboration with the Lucas SWCD and several other Northwest Ohio organizations. Meredith is a Project WET, Healthy Water Healthy People, GLOBE and Project WILD Teacher as well as a teacher leader with the Grow Next Gen organization. Meredith is currently working with the ODNR and Ducks Unlimited to support the possible development of an educational wetland facility on nearby under-utilized Jerusalem Township property. She received a 2019 Clay Career Tech Hall of Fame Award! While not at school, Meredith is married and has two young sons, Greyson (7) and Carter (5) all of which share her love for the outdoors!
Congratulations on a job well done!
2020 - SAVE THE DATE ! Black Swamp Educators - New Single Day Workshop! Instead of our annual 3-day workshop, we will have:
June 11, UT Lake Erie Center - Wonders of Water Day
For more info, call 419-893-1966
2019Conservation
Educator of the Year
~ Meredith Wolfe ~ Agricultural Technologies Oregon Clay High School
Mr. Ruedy has partnered with the USDA-NRCS Regional Conservation Partnership Program to install water control structures managing over 60 acres of farmland in eastern Lucas County. Water Control Structures allow farmers to manage the stormwater leaving their drainage tiles, holding back water and nutrients to support crops and improve local water quality.
2019 Cooperator of the Year ~ Kevin Ruedy ~
Conservation News
Congratulations on a job well done!
Coming Soon - Augmented Reality Sandbox Meredith Wolfe of Oregon Clay High School has received an Ohio Environmental Education Fund grant for her students to construct this awesome watershed education tool. As a partner in this grant, the Lucas SWCD will have use of the sandbox for programming in summer of 2020! Stay tuned!
Interested landowners - please contact: Matthew Browne, Area Conservation Technician Office: (419) 893-1966, ext. 3#Cell: (419) 377-0901Email: [email protected]
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Make check payable to Lucas SWCD, send with form to: Lucas SWCD 130-A West Dudley Street Maumee, OH 43537
PAYMENT: All orders must be prepaid and received by Friday, March 27, 2020 to guarantee selection. After that date, we will take orders while supplies last (please call for availability). PICK-UP dates are April 16 & 17, 2020.
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2020 Order Form(Fill out completely - we may need to contact you!)
(Qty.) CONIFER SPECIES COST #PKTS TOTAL
(25) Norway Spruce 10-18” $16 $ (25) White Pine 6-12” $16 $ (10) Bald Cypress 12-18” $16 $ (1) Green Rocket Cedar– 4” pot $12 $ SHADE TREES, HARDWOODS & SHRUBS (1) Exc. Planetree -1 gallon pot $26 $ (1) Tulip Tree - 1 gallon pot $26 $ (1) City Slicker Birch - 1 gal. pot $26 $ (1) Red Chokecherry - 1 gal. pot $26 $ (1) Serviceberry - 1 gallon pot $26 $ (5) Paw Paw 12-18” $7.50 $ (5) American Hazelnut 12-18” $7.50 $ (5) American Mtn. Ash 12-18” $7.50 $ (5) Eastern Redbud 12-18” $7.50 $ (5) Red Osier Dogwood 12-18" $7.50 $ (1) Fruit & Berries - 10 shrubs $30 $ (1) Backyard Habitat -10 shrubs $30 $ NATIVE PRAIRIE SEED PACKETS Dry (sandy soils) $10 Wet (clay/loam soils) $10 WINDBREAK SPECIAL: 100 Norway Spruce Seedlings $50 $ Rain Barrel $50 Composter $50 Marking Flags (25 per bundle) $2.50 $ ___ Red __ White __ Yellow ___ Green __ Blue __ Orange
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Do not add sales tax! TOTAL: $
Please check your pick up location: WEST (Maumee-Lucas SWCD office) EAST (Oregon-Clay H.S. Vo-Ag Bldg.)
The Lucas SWCD has a tree planter available to rent for larger projects for $35 per day. Call the office to reserve - 419-893-1966
Fruit Tree Packet Packet contains a total of (10) 12”-18” seedlings
(2) Red Currant Ribes sat ivumRed currant i s a smal l -medium sized shrub thatproduces c lusters o f pear l -s ized red translucentberr ies. Considered a “super frui t” high in ant i -oxidants, i t is pr ized for jams & jel l ies . Goodborder plant , can tole rate some shade .
(2) Blueberry Vaccinium corymbosumA thornless shrub, 4-5 ft. high with an upright form. Juicy blue berries in summer with scarlet fall foliage and creamy white spring flowers. Good for eat ing, f reezing & canning. Prefers acid soil, but can be grown in raised beds or containers.
(2) Black Elderberry Sambucus canadensis Purple -black fruits high in antioxidants used for pies , jams and syrups . Ornamenta l leaves and white f lo wers are attract ive in the landscape. Flo wers are used for wine and syrups. Excellent for wildl i fe food and cover. Large, slo wly spreading shrub.
(2) Heritage Red Raspberry Rubus ideaus Harvest f irst year , two crops per year . Abundant crops of large dark red, sweet berries from self-supporting upright canes. Great for fresh eat ing, jams, canning and freezing. Sel f-pol l inating
(2) Nanking Cherry Prunus tomentosa Perennial shrub, with sweet ly scented white spr ing f lowers and crops of 5 /8 ” s ized edible red f rui ts that r ipen in July. Used for syrup & preserves . Medium growth to 6’ to 8’ in height and width. Good border shrub and for hedges around bui ldings. Good for wildl i fe food & cover .
Rain Barrels & Composters
Order Online at: www.LucasSWCD.org/treesale PLEASE NOTE: Items ordered online will still need to be
picked up at the Lucas SWCD Office. Items will NOT be shipped. Online orders will incur a PayPal convenience fee.
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Lucas Soil & Water Conservation District
The advantage of rolling, crushing, or using winter kill varieties is to leave the soil surface covered andrelatively undisturbed, preventing weeds from growing. In the spring, just plant through and let it act as your mulch. Tilling or pulling is NOT recommended as it destroys root and earthworm pathways, reduces the beneficial micro-organism population and oxidizes soil organic matter.
Various seed mixes can be designed for special stewardship of home gardens, such as a beneficial mix for pollinators and other beneficial insects, a raised bed mix, or a fall cover mix.
Walnut Creek Seeds is currently finalizing new seed mix formulations, and will have them ready for sale later this spring. If you are interested in using cover crops in your garden or property this year, please call our office and ask to be placed on the contact list for an order form once Walnut Creek Seeds sends us the updated information: 419-893-1966, or send e-mail to: [email protected]
Cover Crop Seed Sale The Lucas Soil & Water Conservation District will be offering a selection of cover crop seeds foruse in your backyard garden. LSWCD will bepartnering with Walnut Creek Seeds to offercover crop mixes well suited to northwest Ohio.
Why Cover Crops? Garden Cover Crop Mixes help to reduce erosion and compaction, and increase water permeation in the garden. They also hold minerals normally leached from your soil over the winter. Densely planted cover crops will suppress perennial and winter annual weed growth. The top growth and roots add organic matter to the garden soil. The cover crop’s root system also opens passage-ways that help improve air and water movement and supports microbial life. This microbial life works synergistically with the roots, bacteria and fungi to improve soil health.
At the end of the garden season you may be ready to rest, but your soil is not. All gardens benefit from the use of cover crops, or “green manures” planted at the end of the season. Till-ing, weeding, harvesting and foot traffic tends to destroy soil structure. Planting cover crops is an easy way to revitalize the soil. Cover crops are planted in vacant space and can be worked into the soil.
Traditionally, cover crops are plowed under, crushed, cut , or pulled and used for mulch or compost. Cutting dense residue may help to avoid the potential negative reactions between rotting residues and new plantings and compost-ing cuttings may produce a more balanced soil amendment compared to chopping raw-crop residue directly into the soil.
Need Cover Crop Answers? Cover crops are new to many back-yard gardeners. We can help!!
For more information, please contactthe Lucas SWCD at: 419-893-1966and we can get you in touch with some wonderful resources!
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Sign up to receive the newsletter electronically. In an effort to reduce mailing and printing costs, the District has started an e-mail list to help us operate more sustainably. Please e-mail the following information to: [email protected]
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M-F 8 AM - 4:30 PM
- diverter just $25!
NAME DAY PHONE
ADDRESS E-MAIL
CITY STATE ZIP
Species Size Price Per Fish # Purchasing Total Cost
Bluegill 2”-4” $ _____________ $ ______________ Channel Catfish 4”-6” $ _____________ $ ______________ Largemouth Bass 2”-3” $ .95 _____________ $ ______________ Yellow Perch 3”-4” $ .90 _____________ $ ______________ Fathead Minnows 1”-3” $ .10 _____________ $ ______________
Make Check Payable and Mail To:
Lucas SWCD 130-A West Dudley Street - Maumee, OH 43537
~ Spring Fish Sale ~An aerator tank truck from Fender's Fish Hatchery in Baltic, Ohio, will distribute fish fingerlings on Tuesday, May 19, 2020, from 10:30 to 11:30 AM at our office in Maumee. Bring your own container lined with a clean trash bag half-filled with pond water. Your container should be filled as close to pick up time as possible to prevent drastic temperature changes in the water, which can cause shock to your fish during transportation. A 5-gallon bucket is adequate for 50 fish or 1,000 minnows. Fish are guaranteed to be delivered in good condition, however, we cannot guarantee survival after stocking in your pond.
DEADLINE FOR ORDERING: Friday, May 15, 2020
PICK-UP: Tues., May 19, 2020 10:30-11:30 AM
Recommended stocking rates, new/renovated ponds:
Bass-bluegill 100 500 Not sold Bass-bluegill-catfish 100 500 100 in 2020Bass-perch 100 100 - seeBass-bluegill-perch 100 500 100 below *Bass-bluegill-catfish-perch 100 500 100 100
Fathead Minnows may be stocked at a rate of 1,000 per one acre pond.
*NOTICE - The Lucas SWCD will no longer be offering White Amur orRedear Sunfish. These two species are not native to Ohio and pose a risk ofbecoming invasive species that alter native ecosystems.
Number of fish to stock per acre:
Stocking Combination Bass Bluegill Catfish Perch Redear
Order Form
Need Pond Answers? "How do I manage for pond weeds?" "What do I do with pond algae?" Great questions! For more information, please contact the Lucas SWCD at: 419-893-1966 and we can get you in touch with some terrific resources! We also hold a pond clinic in the Fall, so keep an eye out for our Autumn newsletter for details.
Thank you for your order!
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DO NOT ADD SALES TAX TOTAL: $ ______________
Or order online at: www.LucasSWCD.org/fishsale (PayPal fee applies)
Lucas Soil & Water Conservation District
Koenders’ all-in-one organic pond conditioner uses naturally-occurring beneficial bacteria, plant extracts, enzyme blends & natural food dyes.1 Gallon treats 1/4 acres = $90.00
____________ $ ______________Nature's Pond Conditioner - 1 Gallon /.25 acre $ 90.00
NEW for 2020! Nature's Pond Conditioner
NAME DAY PHONE
ADDRESS COUNTY
CITY STATE ZIP
Species Size Price Per Fish # Purchasing Total Cost
Bluegill 2”-4” $ .80 _____________ $ ______________Channel Catfish 4”-6” $ .80 _____________ $ ______________Largemouth Bass 2”-3” $ .90 _____________ $ ______________Yellow Perch 3”-4” $ .85 _____________ $ ______________Fathead Minnows 1”-3” $ .10 _____________ $ ______________
DO NOT ADD SALES TAX TOTAL: $ ______________
Lucas Soil & Water Conservation District
Make Check Payable and Mail To:
Lucas SWCD130-A West Dudley Street - Maumee, OH 43537
~ Spring Fish Sale ~The Lucas Soil & Water Conservation District is offering new and established pond owners the opportunity to stock their ponds more conveniently and at a low cost. Anyone considering stocking their pond in the near future should take advantage of this opportunity.
An aerator tank truck from Fender's Fish Hatchery in Baltic, Ohio, will distribute fish fingerlings onThursday, May 19, 2016, from 10:30 to 11:30AM at our office in Maumee.Bring your own container lined with a clean trash bag half-filled with pond water. Your container should be filled as close to pick up time as possible to prevent drastic temperature changes in the water, which can cause shock to your fish during transportation. A 5-gallon bucket is adequate for 50 fish or 1,000 minnows. Fish are guaranteed to be delivered in good condition, however, we can not guarantee survival after stocking in your pond.
DEADLINE FOR ORDERING: Monday, May 16, 2016
PICK-UP: Thurs., May 19, 2016 10:30 -11:30 AM
Recommended stocking rates, new/renovated ponds:
Bass-bluegill 100 500 Not soldBass-bluegill-catfish 100 500 100 in 2016Bass-perch 100 100 - seeBass-bluegill-perch 100 500 100 below *Bass-bluegill-catfish-perch 100 500 100 100
Fathead Minnows may be stocked at a rate of 1,000 per one acre pond.
*NOTICE - The Lucas SWCD will no longer be offering White Amur orRedear Sunfish. These two species are not native to Ohio and pose a risk ofbecoming invasive species that alter native ecosystems.
Number of fish to stock per acre:
Stocking Combination Bass Bluegill Catfish Perch Redear
Order Form
Need Pond Answers? ‘How do I manage for pond weeds?’ ‘What do I do with pond algae?’ Great questions! For more infor-mation, please contact the Lucas SWCD at: 419-893-1966 and we can get you in touch with some terrific resources! We also hold a pond clinic in the Fall, so keep an eye out for our Autumn newsletter for details.
Thank you for your order!
The advantage of rolling, crushing, or using winter kill varieties is to leave the soil surface covered and relatively undisturbed, preventing weeds from growing. In the spring, just plant through and let it act as your mulch. Tilling or pulling is NOT recommended as it destroys root and earthworm pathways, reduces the beneficial micro-organism population and oxidizes soil organic matter.
Cover Crop Seed Sale The Lucas Soil & Water Conservation District will be offering a selection of cover crop seeds for use in your backyard garden. LSWCD is again partnering with Walnut Creek Seeds to offer cover crop mixes well suited to northwest Ohio.
Why Cover Crops? Garden Cover Crop Mixes help to reduce erosion and compaction, and increase water permeability in the garden. They also hold minerals normally leached from your soil over the winter. Densely planted cover crops will suppress perennial and winter annual weed growth. The top growth and roots add organic matter to the garden soil. The cover crop’s root system also opens passage-ways that help improve air and water movement and supports microbial life. This microbial life works synergistically with the roots, bacteria and fungi to improve soil health.
At the end of the garden season you may be ready to rest, but your soil is not. All gardens benefit from the use of cover crops, or “green manures” planted at the end of the season. Till-ing, weeding, harvesting and foot traffic tends to destroy soil structure. Planting cover crops is an easy way to revitalize the soil. Cover crops are planted in vacant space and can be worked into the soil.
Traditionally, cover crops are plowed under, crushed, cut , or pulled and used for mulch or compost. Cutting dense residue may help to avoid the potential negative reactions between rotting residues and new plantings and compost-ing cuttings may produce a more balanced soil amendment compared to chopping raw-crop residue directly into the soil.
Need Cover Crop Answers? Cover crops are new to many back-yard gardeners. We can help!!
For more information, please contact the Lucas SWCD at: 419-893-1966 and we can get you in touch with some wonderful resources!
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M-F 8 AM - 4:30 PM
Order Form: Deadline March 27, pick up April 16-17
NAME _________________________________________ DAY PHONE__________________________ADDRESS______________________________________ EMAIL _______________________________CITY____________________________________ STATE____________ ZIP _____________
Name: Size bag (covers) Total CostSummer Mix 1 lb. (200-300 sqft)
1 lb. (200-300 sqft) 1 lb. (200-300 sqft) 1 lb. (200-300 sqft)
$ ______________$ ______________Color & Cover Mix
Raised Bed Mix Buckwheat
Price Per bag/ # Purchasing $7.50 x _____________ $7.50 x _____________ $7.50 x _____________ $7.50 x _____________
$ ______________$ ______________
Check to Lucas SWCD, or online at: www.LucasSWCD.org/covercrops TOTAL (no tax): $ ______________
Mixes for summer season (more choices coming in fall):
Summer Mix: Cow Peas, Sunn Hemp, Pearl Millet, Flax, Oats, Sunflower, Oilseed Radish
Raised Bed Mix: Oats, Buckwheat, Austrian Winter Pea, Hairy Vetch, Flax, Yellow Mustard, Phacelia, RadishBuckwheat: Terrific crop for the heat of summer, in between your spring and fall crops. Good pollinator plant! Just cut and plant new crops on top.
Color and Cover Mix: Austrian Winter Peas, Oats, Flax, Cereal Rye, Barley, Crimson Clover, Buckwheat, Hairy Vetch, Oilseed Radish, Phacelia, Pearl Millet
Lucas Soil & Water Conservation District
(2) Witch Hazel Hamamel i s v irg iniana (T)A large nat ive shrub or smal l t ree , i t ’ s br ight ye l low fa l l fo l iage i s fo l lowed by branches covered with fragrant sunny blooms to add interest to la te fa l l gardens . Tolerates shade and dry condit ions . Height 15 -20 feet by same width.
(2) Buttonbush Cephalanthus occ idental i s (T) Ball-shaped, creamy white f lowers in August . Pol l inators f ind the nectar irresist ible . Nut- l ike seeds and good nest ing s i te for birds. Great for rain gardens , wide array of soi ls . Up to 10 f t .
(2)Black Chokeberry Aronia melanocarpa (T) Showy spring f lowers , vibrant fa l l leaf color & 1/2 inch dark purple-blue berries . Good for wildl i fe , jams, recipes , wine and landscaping. Grows to 8 f t .
(2) Nannyberry Viburnum lentago (T)An ideal shrub for natural iz ing; berr ies are good winter food for birds . Ear ly ye l low-green f lowers appear before leaves for spr ing interest . Adaptable to a wide range of condit ions . Up to 12 f t . spread.
Backyard Habitat PacketPacket contains a total of (10) 12”-18” seedlings
Conifers Unless noted (*), 25 seedlings of one species for $16 packet
Norway Spruce Picea abies A large, graceful tree with dark green fol iage and heavy spreading branches. Needles are short, under 1 inch. Growth rate of moderate to fast, reaching 35 feet in 20 years. Produces large cones. Grows well in most soil and drainage condit ions, but prefers sandy soil . Most tolerant Spruce for heavy clay. Height 40-60 feet and 25-30 feet in spread .
White Pine Pinus strobusA broad, oval, long-lived conifer. The needles arein bundles of five, flexible, bluish green to silvergreen in color, range from 3 to 5 inches in lengthand are very soft. Branches are very flexible.Fast growth to height of 40 feet in 20 years, upto 150 feet tall. Grows on a variety of soils.
- Windbreak Special -A total of 100 seedlings for only $50.00
(Norway Spruce- Picea abies only)
*Bald Cypress Taxodium dist ichum(packets of 10)A deciduous member of the redwood family . Deep-orange autumn fol iage drops in winter . Up to 100-120 f t . ta l l with a narrow, upright growth habit and trunk diameters of 2-3 feet or more. Adapts wel l to wet and compacted soi ls .
*NEW! Green Rocket Hybrid CedarThuja pl icata x (4” Rapid-Start pot $12) Fast growing! Whitetai l deer resis tant , pleasant cedar - l ike aroma. Soft , lustrous green fol iage and central leader sheds snow well . Stays greener in winter than other Arborvitae . Can tolerate drought and most soi l condi t ions. Grows up to 3 feet a year , to 6-10 f t . wide by 25 f t . ta l l .
Protect Your Trees!
(2) Ninebark Physocarpus opulifolius (T)A showy native shrub with pinkish-white flower clusters in late spring, attractive small fruits in summer, interesting leaves, bright fall foliage and attractive flaky bark in winter. Excellent nectar plant and wildlife benefits. Height of 5-10 feet by similar width.
(T) - denotes species that fit the recommendations from Doug Tallamy for providing excellent wildlife habitat and food souces, as well as ecological benefits, in his book Bringing Nature Home.
PLEASE NOTE: Plant materials ordered through this sale are freshly dug bareroot or potted living organisms. For best success, plant as soon as possible or heal-in to a protected spot and keep watered until planting can be done. Due to variability of landowner care, the Lucas SWCD cannot guarrantee plants after you have taken possession.
Tubex Treeshelters provide a micro-climate for trees which results in better initial establishment and higher survival rates, and ultimately lead to trees with stronger roots. Higher air moisture within the Tubex Treeshelter reduces water stress and enables the plant to survive in dry or drought conditions. The Tubex Standard Tree Shelter also provides complete protection against herbicides and animals including rabbits and deer, in a way that is flexible, efficient and cost effective. Faster establishment, better survival rates, roots and bark protected, protection from herbicides and animals, wind protection, fewer side shoots, and less weed competition. Also protects from winter sunscald and frigid temperatures.
Tubex Treeshelters are offered in 3 sizes (2-foot, 4-foot, and 5-foot) and include the tube, wooden stake, zip ties, and mesh critter guard for JUST $5.00 EACH.
Lucas SWCD has these tree shelters available year-round at our office, and will also have a supply on-hand during the tree pick-up dates. Call to reserve yours!
Shade Trees, Hardwoods & Flowering Shrubs Unless otherwise noted (*), sold in Packs of (5) 12”-18” seedlings of one species for $7.50
* NEW! Exclamation Planetree (T)(1 gallon pot, 4-5 ft.) Platanus x acerifolia A hybrid drought tolerant tree that is similar to a Sycamore. It can grow 5 to 6 feet per year up to 60 feet tall with a 50 foot spread. It has patchy cream & tan bark. Broad maple-like leaves turn yellow-tan in autumn. Tolerates a wide range of soil conditions. * NEW! Tulip Tree/Tulip Poplar (T)(1 gallon pot, 4-5 ft.) Liriodendron tulipiferaAn Ohio native member of the magnolia family. Tall, fast-growing, deciduous tree reaches 25-30 feet in 10-12 years. Large tulip-like flowers in spring. Broad showy leaves turn bright yellow in fall. Great shade tree, 90+ ft. high by 20-35 ft. wide.
*NEW! Red Chokecherry - Fast Growing (T)(1 gallon pot, 4 ft.) Prunus virginiana “Shubert”Small tree, white flowers in spring followed bysmall purple fruits. Foliage emerges bright green,turning to maroon-red summer through fall.Grows 1-2 ft. a year in full sun, up to 20 ft. high.
*NEW! River Birch "City Slicker" (T)(1 gallon pot, 4-5 ft.) Betula nigra This borer-resistant river birch develops showy white paper bark, with glossy dark green leaves that turn gold in fall. Can grow 2-3 ft. per year, adaptable to a wide range of soils, tolerates drought.
* NEW! Serviceberry - Single Trunk (T)(1 gallon pot, 4-5 ft.) Amelanchier alnifolia Also known as Juneberry. Edible berries are a good substitute for blueberries in alkaline soils. Can be grown as a small tree or large suckering shrub with white spring flowers followed by purple-blue fruit in summer. Mature height 15 -20 feet.
Paw Paw Asimina triloba (T)Large banana- l ike frui ts with the famed vani l la custard taste . Large leaves with outstanding fa l l color . Showy purple-red f lowers in spring . Grows in a lmost any soi l and withstands swampy condit ions . 25 f t . h igh by 15 f t . wide
American Hazelnut Corylus americana (T) Native shrub grows to 10 feet in 10 years. Serrated leaves turn red or purple in fall. Half- inch nuts shell easy and can be eaten raw or ground into flour. Good for wildlife food and cover, makes a nice border screen as a row.
American Mountain Ash (T)Sorbus americana - Not a true ash, this small native tree 's dark green leaves turn yel low, orange and red-purple in the fal l . Showy white spring f lowers are fol lowed by large clusters of f lame-red, berry-l ike fruit loved by birds. Height 10–30 feet .
Red Osier Dogwood Cornus sericea (T)A showy native shrub with bright red stems, white summer flowers, clusters of small white berries, bright fall foliage and attractive winter bark. Excellent nectar and wildlife benefits. Height of 5-15 feet with similar width. Fast-growing, adapatable to most soils. Good hedge or windbreak.
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Flowers: Flat-topped Aster Ironweed Culver’s Root Tall Coreopsis New England Aster Monarda Bergamot Blue Vervain Swamp Milkweed Anemone Giant/Tall Sunflower Showy Tick TrefoilMountain Mint Boneset Flowering Spurge Woodland Sunflower Western Sunflower
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T wo mixes are being offered this year: a dry mix suited for sandy or well-drained
soils and a moist mix suited for average to moist soils. These mixes are assembled from seeds originally collected in Lucas County. The continued propagation of these native seeds helps to insure that the genetic integrity of our local species is preserved. By utilizing this seed in northwest Ohio you are helping to enhance and serve the globally rare Oak Openings Region - which is home to more rare species than any other area in Ohio.
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Grasses: Big Blue Stem Little Blue Stem Indian Grass Switch Grass
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Oak Openings Natives
“Native” Backyard Prairie Mixes Thi s 1 ounce pa cke t co ve r s appro xima t e l y 250 squ ar e fee t (about 12’ x 20’) . A mi x o f pr air ie f lower s an d gr asse s gen e t i c a l l y na t ive to our r egion . Good for na tu ra l i z ing smal l a r e as , o r us e t ransp l ants fo r l ands capin g your ho me !
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Flowers: Prairie Dock Monkey FlowerBaptisia Bush Clover New Jersey Tea
Gray-headed Coneflower Hoary Mt. Mint Joe Pye Weed Jerusalem ArtichokeX
Eastern Redbud Cercis canadensis (T) A small tree with the trunk divided close to the ground forming a graceful rounded crown. Lavender-pink flowers in April, followed by heart-shaped leaves and small bean pods. Yellow fall leaf color, nice landscape tree. Height 15-20 feet, similar spread.
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Continuous Sign-up for Western Lake Erie Basin Phosphorus Reduction Programs: In June of 2019, the Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) announced the second sign-up period for assistance programs available to producers in the Western Lake Erie Basin (WLEB). These programs are funded by the passage of Ohio Senate Bill 299.
Ohio Working Lands Hay Buffer Program:
• Encourages producers in the WLEB to establish year-roundvegetative cover on eligible cropland along a ditch orstream.
• Buffers act as another line of defense to filter surface waterwhile allowing participants to harvest or forage from theestablished areas.
• Annual payment of $120/acre per year for a 5-year period isavailable for establishment and maintenance.
Ohio Working Lands Small Grains Program: • Encourages producers in the WLEB to plant and harvest a
small grain crop, followed by a land application of manure,and the planting of a cover crop or double-crop soybeans.
• Supports planting small grains and cover crops, whileextending the application season and acreage for manure.
• Payment of $75/acre available after all programrequirements have been verified.
To learn more about these and other available agriculture assistance programs, please visit us online at:
lucasswcd.org/agricultureor contact Matthew Browne: (419) 893-1966 ext. 3#
Upcoming Events and Happenings........
Brush mowing coming this Spring:
As part of the Lucas County Ditch Maintenance program managed by the Lucas Soil & Water Conservation District, spring ditch maintenance will include brush mowing on the Collins and Disher ditches. If you have any questions, or for more information, please contact:
Dj Mears LSWCD Agricultural Conservationist & Ditch Maintenance at 419-344-2371.
Stop by and see the Lucas SWCD this Spring at the following events:
Toledo GROWS Annual Seed SwapScott High SchoolSaturday, February 29, Noon - 3:00 PM
EcoFestHandmade ToledoSaturday, April 18, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Toledo Zoo Party 4 the Planet Saturday, April 25 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
REMINDER: Ohio rules for manure and fertilizer application are still in effect, with restrictions for wet/frozen/snow-covered ground. Help keep our local waterways and the Lake Erie Watershed clean & healthy. Review your responsibilities and the complete rules here: https://bit.ly/36PIXYR
Lucas Soil & Water Conservation District
The Lucas SWCD prohibits discrimination in its programs on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, political beliefs, and marital or familial status.
130-A West Dudley Street Maumee, OH 43537-2141
In This Issue...
Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Telephone: (419) 893-1966Toll Free: 1-800-547-0272 Fax: (419) 893-3131 www.LucasSWCD.org
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Natural Resources Conservation Service:
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The Lucas SWCD wishes to thank the following entities, whose financial support along with others at the local level either draws matching funds from the State of Ohio and/or enables the District to provide services to Lucas County residents:
Lucas County Commissioners City of Toledo City of Oregon
City of MaumeeCity of SylvaniaVillage of HollandHarding TownshipMonclova TownshipRichfield TownshipSpringfield TownshipSpencer TownshipLucas County Farm BureauLucas County EngineersGrants - OEPA Ohio Soybean CouncilOhio Department of Agriculture
District Staff:
District Manager/Watershed Coordinator
Joey Sink-Oiler
Education & Outreach Director Jamie Kochensparger
Natural Resources Specialist Jessica Wilbarger
Tree Seedling & Fish Sale Order Forms; Upcoming Spring Events…..
Agricultural Conservationist/Ditch Maintenance
Dj Mears
Area Conservation Technician Matthew Browne
Conservation News Spring 2020
If you or your agency would like to assist the District in promoting conservation, please call our office for ways to provide support.
Board of Supervisors:
Chair - Diane DeYonker
Vice-Chair Christine Mayer
Secretary - Jim Vogelbacher
Treasurer - Steve Loeffler
Fiscal Agent - Tom Schoen
Administrative AssistantJessica Grisier
Tina Skeldon Wozniak, President Gary L. ByersPete Gerken
Lucas & Ottawa Counties District Conservationist: Josh Gerwin (419) 898-6431
Lucas County Commissioners:
