WARSAW —  The deadline for registering for the Kosciusko County Soil and Water Conservation District sponsored 2020 Indiana Master Naturalist classes has been extended until Feb. 29. Space is limited, but a few places are still available according to Darci Zolman, KSWCD program administrator.  “The mission of the Indiana Master Naturalist program is to bring …read more.

  WARSAW — Kosciusko County Soil and Water Conservation District will sponsor a 2020 Indiana Master Naturalist class in Kosciusko County, according to Darci Zolman, SWCD Program Administrator. “The mission of the Indiana Master Naturalist program is to bring together natural resource specialists with adult learners to foster an understanding of Indiana’s plants, water, soils …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Soil and Water Conservation District is hosting a Weed Wrangle event at Koinonia Nature Preserve, Pierceton, from 9 a.m. to noon Oct. 26. During this event, participants will learn about invasive plants and how to control them. Participants will also have the opportunity to get out into the woods and …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The third annual Snapshot Monitoring Day saw 235 citizen scientists join forces last week to collect, test and analyze water samples from all across the locality. This single day snapshot of water quality in the local watershed took place as part of International Water Monitoring day Sept. 18 and was sponsored by …read more.

WARSAW — The deadline for registering for the Kosciusko County Soil and Water Conservation District sponsored 2019 Indiana Master Naturalist classes has been extended until Feb. 28. Space is limited, but a few spots are still available according to Darci Zolman, KSWCD Program Administrator.  “The mission of the Indiana Master Naturalist program is to bring …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Several local individuals were recognized Tuesday, Feb. 19, at the 62nd annual Kosciusko County Soil and Water Conservation District meeting, which was held at 2517, Warsaw. Tiffany Parker, from the Gene Stratton-Porter State Historic Site, was the guest speaker and gave a presentation on restoration efforts at this historic site and on the …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko County Soil and Water Conservation District has announced its sponsorship of a 2019 Indiana Master Naturalist class in Kosciusko County, according to Darci Zolman, KSWCD program administrator. “The mission of the Indiana Master Naturalist program is to bring together natural resource specialists with adult learners to foster an understanding of Indiana’s plants, …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko County Soil and Water Conservation District-sponsored Kosciusko Indiana Master Naturalists recently graduated its 2018 class, according to Darci Zolman, SWCD Program Director.  Of the 19 participants, 16 completed the required 24 hours of classroom/field work and passed the test with 70 percent or better.  Six members have also fulfilled the mandatory 24 …read more.

By EILEEN OAKS Marketing and outreach specialist, The Watershed Foundation NORTH WEBSTER — Clean, abundant water is a valuable resource. Hoosier Riverwatch, a Department of Environmental Management education program, hosts workshops around the state to train people to monitor local streams, rivers and lakes. The next volunteer river monitoring workshop is at the North Webster Community …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The Kosciusko County Soil and Water Conservation District would like to thank the community for its participation in the 2018 tree sale. KCSD has remaining inventory that it is now offering for $1 per tree. The available species are: blue spruce, Canadian hemlock, Norway spruce, sycamore, swamp white oak, river birch, sugar maple, …read more.

WARSAW  — Tuesday, Feb. 20, the 61st annual Kosciusko County Soil and Water Conservation District meeting was held at 2517 in Warsaw. This year’s featured speaker was Brendan Kearns, an avid nature photographer and conservation program specialist for the Indiana Department of Natural Resources Healthy River Initiatives. Kearns is an enthusiast of the Wabash River …read more.

WARSAW—The Breakfast with a Forester series has been so successful that the foresters are returning to Warsaw for an encore. Foresters from the Arrow Head Country Resource Conservation and Development Area Forestry Committee will be hosting an informal breakfast meeting to discuss issues you may be having in your woodland areas from 8 to 9:30 a.m. …read more.

WARSAW — The Feb. 10 deadline for registering for the Kosciusko County Soil and Water Conservation District sponsored 2018 Indiana Master Naturalist classes is fast approaching. Space is limited but a few places are still available according to Darci Zolman, KSWCD program administrator. “The mission of the Indiana Master Naturalist program is to bring together natural resource specialists with …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The Arrow Head Country Resource Conservation and Development Area, Inc met in Winamac, Indiana recently to award over $55,000 in grants to fifteen groups from seven counties in the RC&D area.  During this meeting, Arrow Head was pleased to award $2500 to Kosciusko County Soil and Water Conservation District to fund a …read more.

WARSAW —  Several local individuals were recognized Thursday, March 16, at the 60th annual Kosciusko County Soil and Water Conservation District meeting, which was held at 2517, Warsaw. Greg Peterson of Peterson Farm Bros. was the guest speaker at the event. Peterson and his siblings farm with their parents in Kansas. They also create and …read more.

For the past 30 years, Darci Zolman has been doing what she loves. Her inspiration came from a 1904 novel. “When I was 12 or 13 years old I read ‘Freckles’ by Gene Stratton-Porter,” said Zolman. “It was about an orphan boy hired to protect the woods from tree thieves. “The theme just connected with …read more.

WARSAW — Last August over 600 Warsaw High School freshmen traded their books and pencils for life vests and paddles to venture through Grassy Creek as part of the ninth annual “Water Drop.” The program, which is made possible by the Kosciusko County Soil and Water Conservation District, The Watershed Foundation and Warsaw Community High …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko County Soil and Water Conservation District has announced its sponsorship of a 2017 Indiana Master Naturalist class in Kosciusko County, according to Darci Zolman, KSWCD Program Administrator.  “The mission of the Indiana Master Naturalist program is to bring together natural resource specialists with adult learners to foster an understanding of Indiana’s plants, water, …read more.

PIERCETON — Knowledge on the benefits and management of cover crops continues to grow.  To learn the latest on this important topic and to see extensive field plots, plan on attending a Cover Crop Field Day from 9 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. on Sept. 20, at the JA Scott Farm, 6281 E Van Ness Road, …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — On August 24, the Center for Lakes & Streams at Grace College partnered with the Kosciusko County Soil and Water Conservation District and other organizations on the SWCD Water Drop Program rafting trip for Warsaw Community High School freshmen students. In preparation for the event, the Center for Lakes & Streams assisted …read more.

WARSAW — The Breakfast with a Forester series has been so successful, that the foresters are returning to Warsaw for an encore.  Foresters from the Arrow Head Country Resource Conservation and Development Area (RC&D) Forestry Committee will be hosting an informal breakfast meeting from 8 – 9 a.m. on July 19 at the American Table Restaurant …read more.

By EILEEN OAKS The Watershed Foundation Marketing and Outreach Specialist NORTH WEBSTER — Clean, abundant water is a valuable resource. Hoosier Riverwatch, a Department of Environmental Management education program, hosts workshops around the state to train people to monitor local streams, rivers and lakes. The next volunteer stream monitoring workshop is at the North Webster …read more.

By EILEEN OAKS Outreach And Marketing Specialist, The Watershed Foundation WARSAW — The Clean Waters Partnership steering committee will be meeting at 7 a.m. Tuesday, April 12, at the Kosciusko County Chamber of Commerce, 523 S. Buffalo St. Warsaw. The steering committee is working on developing a watershed management plan to address water quality concerns …read more.

[weaver_youtube 7yyWI6sm7l0 rel=0]   WARSAW — The Shatto Ditch project in Kosciusko County is being watched world wide and the results may help the influx of nitrates in Lake Erie and the Gulf of Mexico which has caused toxic algae blooms. Dr. Jennifer Tank, Galla professor of biological sciences at the University of Notre Dame, …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Last August over 600 Warsaw High School freshmen traded their books and pencils for life vests and paddles to venture through Grassy Creek as part of the eighth annual “Water Drop.” The program, which is made possible by the Kosciusko County Soil and Water Conservation District, The Watershed Foundation and Warsaw Community …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko County Soil and Water Conservation District has announced its sponsorship of a 2016 Indiana Master Naturalist class in Kosciusko County, according to Darci Zolman, KSWCD Program Administrator. “The mission of the Indiana Master Naturalist program is to bring together natural resource specialists with adult learners to foster an understanding of Indiana’s plants, …read more.

By DARCI ZOLMAN Program Administrator, Kosciusko County Soil & Water Conservation District WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Soil and Water Conservation District, in cooperation with the Natural Resources Conservation Service, will be convening a Local Working Group at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6, in the USDA Service Center, 217 E Bell Drive, Warsaw. SWCD is …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Educators, do you need some ready-to-go activities to supplement a lesson that are field-tested, award-winning, and student-proven fun and effective? Come get “WET” and “WILD” at a free workshop held at the amazing Merry Lea Environmental learning Center and sponsored by the Kosciusko County Soil and Water Conservation District.

By DARCI ZOLMAN Program Administrator with the Soil and Water Conservation District Women who own or manage farmland in Kosciusko and surrounding counties are invited to participate in a free conservation discussion and field tour 9 a.m. Wednesday, June 17, at the Center Lake Pavilion, 119 E. Canal St. “We estimate that women now own …read more.

Celebrating the start of its 58th year at its annual meeting and banquet, the Kosciusko County Soil and Water Conservation District focused on local achievements and leadership Tuesday evening. The event was held at 2517, Warsaw. Once again four individuals from Wawasee High School were recognized as the county’s top high school soil judgers. Sarah …read more.

The Tippecanoe Watershed Foundation announces a new partnership for clean water initiative for the Upper Tippecanoe River-Walnut Creek Watershed. This area encompasses the land and streams that flow through Warsaw and Winona Lake including Chapman, Center, Pike and Winona lakes. The initiative unites support from Center for Lakes & Streams at Grace College, Kosciusko County …read more.

Kosciusko Lakes and Streams hosted four schools of fourth-graders today at Pike Lake for their biannual field day, “Our Lakes, Our Treasures.” Student volunteers from Grace College taught fourth-graders from Jefferson, Harrison, Milford and Warsaw Christian Schools about the importance of protecting the lakes and streams in Kosciusko County. “Anywhere they go, they’re going to …read more.

Recognition of individuals for conservation efforts through education and/or stewardship in farming operations were just a part of the annual Kosciusko County Soil and Water Conservation District annual meeting. The meeting was held Tuesday evening at The Depot in Pierceton with approximately 120 people in attendance. Jason Kissel, executive director of Acres Land Trust, was …read more.