

Compost critters and what they can tell you
Your compost critters are not going to be whispering sweet nothings in your ear, but they can tell us a lot about our compost's conditions.


Fall Garden Care for Pollinators
As we begin to think about putting our gardens to bed for the coming winter, think about the winter habits of our friends the...


Fall Tips for a Healthy Lawn and Clean Water
As the temperature begins to drop and the days become shorter, perhaps the last thing on your mind is yard work. Winter is right around...

Plastic Water
A recent National Geographic article had a great quote: "If plastic had been invented when the Pilgrims sailed from Plymouth, England, to...


Addressing Natural Resource Concerns with Drones
Early this year in March, Butler SWCD was awarded an Ohio Environmental Education Fund (OEEF) Mini Grant to purchase a drone to kick...


Dealing with Drainage Complaints
With above average rainfall so far this year, many people are experiencing a greater volume of stormwater runoff than they have ever seen...


Apps in Agriculture
Technology in agriculture is expanding at a rapid pace. Sub inch accuracy has been achieved with advanced guidance systems, spray...


Why is my creek a strange color?
We are taught growing up that water is blue, but some rivers are black, brown, emerald blue, green, or even blue-green. So what gives...

Bird Feeder Maintenance
Many of us love to encourage birds to our gardens. One of the best ways of doing this is to provide a vast assortment of native plants....


Invasive Plants Regulated in Ohio
If you are thinking about what you can plant in your yard and garden this Spring, please be careful with your plant selection due to invasiv