Butler Soil & Water
Conserving our Natural Resources
Urgent Message
The health and safety of our staff and community members is a top priority for us. Due to recent developments in Ohio, with the Coronavirus, we are taking precautions to prevent the spread of this illness. However, we are still committed to assisting our county residents. As of Tuesday March 17th, the following changes will be implemented (until further notice):
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Our office will be closed to walk-in visitors
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We are still available via email at butlerswcd@butlercountyohio.org & phone 513-887-3720.
Please check back for updates - changes could occur daily.
We Are Hiring: Water Resource Specialist
Application Deadline: June 19, 4:30 pm
All details can be found on our employment page.
Virtual Rain Garden Workshop
Tuesday, June 2 from 6 pm
We will be holding this workshop over zoom
After the presentation, we will have time for questions and answers
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88611086806?pwd=dG5jWDR4Yi9OamhBaTdqam5hcDNUdz09
Well Water Sample Drop Off
Postponed until June 13
For those of you who were scheduled to bring your water sample for bacteria testing on April 11, please wait until May 9 to bring your samples to one of the drop off locations. It will be the same times and locations, just on ths later date. Our lab at Miami is currently closed due to the virus. If you have questions, please contact Lynn White. Thank you for your understanding.
Pollinator Poster Contest Winners
Thank you to the children (and parents) who participated in this years poser contest. The theme was " Where would we BEE without pollinators." See our poster page to view the winners.
Pollinator Workshop Series
At Butler SWCD/OSU Extension Offices
Sessions run from 7 - 9 pm
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April 21 -Postponed until Fall. We will update web and social media as when we have a date. host plants for caterpillars, getting to know the pollinators
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July 21 - potted plants, hoop houses
RSVP by emailing butlerswcd@butlercountyohio.org
Strategic Planning
Thank you to all those that participated!
Butler SWCD would like all those that attended our strategic planning meeting and to those who filled out our survey. We value your input and suggestions. We hope to be able to implement some of the ideas that were offered in the near future. Please check back for updates on our progress.
Calendar of Events
Upcoming
Board Meetings
2020 Butler SWCD Board of Supervisors meetings will be held on the second Wednesday of each month at 3:30 pm. Unless otherwise noted.
Meetings are held at Butler SWCD, 1802 Princeton Rd, Hamilton OH 45011. Conference room F.
We have decided, based on orders from national, state, and local levels in regards to the Coronavirus, to meet virtually for our May 13, 2020 Board Meeting.
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Sale Items
We sell Rain barrels, compost bins, bird boxes and more. See our sale items page for more info.
All items must be picked up from our office. You can pay by cash or check. If you need to pay be credit card, please be aware there is a small additional fee charged by paypal.