Fellow residents of Lucas County elected to have us visit their homes to see and learn from their experiences with implementing conservation practices in order to inspire you to do the same!
Be a part of our 2024 Conservation Success Story Series!
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We know you're out there! Those of you in the community who have successfully incorporated conservation practices onto your property! Whether it is installing a rain garden or pollinator garden, small-space gardening like on your apartment balcony, converting lawn to native plants or low maintenance/no-mow species, or even bee-keeping! If you are a conservation champion and are willing to share your success story, please fill out our survey! You can even opt for an SWCD staff member to informally tour your property to take pictures and learn more about your successes and struggles. We will be sharing the successes of these Conservation Champions on our website and social media platforms. |
Fellow Conservation Champions
Rural Properties in Lucas County
These properties are found in the rural, more agricultural areas of the County. Typically, the lot sizes are larger which allows for more room to implement conservation practices. During site visits to these properties, we saw landowners converting land to native prairies, ponds, and larger cultivation plots for vegetables and fruit. Also, bee-keeping is more common on larger properties where neighbors are not as close and bee-stings aren't as much of a concern.
These properties are found in the rural, more agricultural areas of the County. Typically, the lot sizes are larger which allows for more room to implement conservation practices. During site visits to these properties, we saw landowners converting land to native prairies, ponds, and larger cultivation plots for vegetables and fruit. Also, bee-keeping is more common on larger properties where neighbors are not as close and bee-stings aren't as much of a concern.
"Start small. Don’t go in and tear everything out and try to then replace everything. Take it slowly. It is a learning experience." |
"Interspersing annuals, or non-natives, with your native gardens can add visual diversity and please neighbors." |
Urban/Suburban Properties in Lucas County
These properties are found within the many suburbs/neighborhoods within the greater Toledo area and also within the City of Toledo, the largest municipality in Lucas County. The properties were smaller, but no less mighty with how these landowners managed their land and resources. Many have installed raised garden beds and have made the most use of the space allotted by companion planting. They also have incorporated native plants in with annuals, installed rain barrels, and some even have beehives.
These properties are found within the many suburbs/neighborhoods within the greater Toledo area and also within the City of Toledo, the largest municipality in Lucas County. The properties were smaller, but no less mighty with how these landowners managed their land and resources. Many have installed raised garden beds and have made the most use of the space allotted by companion planting. They also have incorporated native plants in with annuals, installed rain barrels, and some even have beehives.
