District Blogs

The native plant in the spotlight for July is Wild Bergamot. Belonging to the Mint Family, Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa) is an Ohio perennial also commonly known as Bee Balm, Owego Tea, or Horsemint. Members of the Mint Family often have distinguishing traits such as square stems, opposite leaf arrangement, and tubular, bilabiate flowers, however it is important to note that not all species exhibit these traits. Other well-known members of the Mint Family include Rosemary

Welcome to BSWCD’s monthly native plant spotlight! Each month we will share a native plant found in Ohio as well as the important ecological role each has in our ecosystems. Our June native plant spotlight is Golden Alexander. Belonging to the carrot family, Golden Alexander, or Zizia aurea, is an herbaceous perennial native to Ohio and the eastern and central regions of North America. This wildflower typically grows anywhere between 8-24 inches tall, showcasing beautiful yel

Blog focusing on stormwater infrastructure.

As part of Butler SWCD's ongoing efforts to promote native habitat and local seed collection, we are debuting The Little Seed Library. Similar to the book and mini food pantries popping up in neighborhoods across the nation, this box will house native wildflower and garden seeds. Inside there are dozens of different seeds available, all free for the taking. Including but not limited to, milkweed, bee balm, black eyed susan, veggie seeds, and ornamental flowers. The goal of th

Have you ever wondered who to contact if you come across a concerning environmental issue, such as a weird odor or discoloration coming from a stream? Environmental concerns can include a variety of issues from air quality to drinking water to open dumping. Butler County has the ability to handle a few of these complaints, but a majority of them can be reported to the Ohio EPA. We will take you through possible environmental concerns you may encounter and how to report them

Guest Blogger John Kinne The Southwest Ohio Woodland Association (SWOWA) held its summer meeting at Scott Unger’s farm in Brookville, Ohio where he grows hazelnut trees: Corylus Avellana and Corylus Americana . In addition to 70-acres of soybeans, Scott has 3-acres devoted to a variety of hazelnut cultivars which he is growing with assistance from Rutgers University in New Jersey. He planted 106 Cultivar Corylus Avellana 3-years ago and this year has his first nut. Some of