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Thanks to everyone who tuned in during
Virtual Conservation Week!

Did you miss a video or want to watch it again??

​Check out all our Virtual Conservation Week videos and activities below!

Virtual Farm Tour

Loeffler Farms
Ryan Farms
Bench Farms
Sofía Quíntero
BCCA with Dj

Conservation Blitz

Vermicomposting
Soil Structure
Winterizing your Rain Barrel

Partner Spotlight Series

Partners for Clean Streams
City of Toledo DES
TMACOG
Lucas Co. Agricultural Society

Other Videos

Board Supervisors
Staff Members
2020 District Highlights

Kid's Activity: Candy Soils

Candy Soils Activity Supplementary Materials 
  • Candy Soils Ingredient Key
  • Non-Candy Soils Ingredient Key
  • Recipe for Good Soil with Soil Horizon
  • Soil Food Web


Contact Education/Outreach Jamie Kochensparger with questions about Candy Soils and/or all our other educational programs! (419) 893-1966 ext. 2#

Virtual Geocache Activity

Check out the following photos and clues to see if you can determine the mystery location within Lucas County!
Answers will be revealed on Friday, October 30!
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Monday's Mystery Location

Clue:
I am located in the eastern part of Lucas County. Inside my four walls, you will find the lens of the Toledo Harbor Lighthouse and many other unique artifacts.

Answer: Maumee Bay State Park Nature Center

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Tuesday's Mystery Location

Clue: I traverse four counties with routes through the Maumee State Forest, Oak Openings, and even stretch to within 15 miles of the Indiana state line. I am also a rail to trail conversion. Along one of my routes you will find something that is big and red.
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Answer: Wabash Cannonball Trail 
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Wednesday's Mystery Location

Clue: I am a twigrush wet meadow located in the Oak Openings region. Birding, rare plants, beautiful wildflowers, and a boardwalk are located within my borders.


Answer: Irwin Prairie State Nature Preserve
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Thursday's Mystery Location

Clue: I provide a 1.5 mile walking/biking path with a wonderful view of the Maumee River and the Anthony Wayne Bridge. I am hub for the ToleGo Bike Share and offer 28 acres of green space as well as an off-leash dog area.


Answer: Middlegrounds Metropark
Friday's Mystery Location

Clue: I was founded in 1876 and am home to over 130 different species of trees. People love to walk along my footpaths birdwatching during the day -- at night, some may think I am a little spooky!


Answer: Historic Woodlawn Cemetery & Arboretum
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Ohio Federation of Soil & Water Conservation Districts

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Office Hours:
​ Monday - Friday
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
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130-A W. Dudley St.
Maumee, OH 43537
419-893-1966
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  • Home
  • About
    • History & Funding
    • Support the SWCD >
      • Affiliate Members
      • Volunteer
    • Board & Staff
    • Contact Us
    • Careers
  • Programs & Services
    • H2Ohio
    • Drainage >
      • Ditch Maintenance >
        • Collections
    • Farm Conservation >
      • Ag Best Management Practices
      • Headwaters Tenmile
      • Cooperator of the Year & CREP Awards
      • Pond Management
    • Watershed Programs >
      • Conservation Survey
    • Conservation Education >
      • Junior Conservationist
      • Educator of the Year
    • Urban Conservation
  • Events
  • Shop Online
    • Curbside Sales
    • Refund Policy
  • Additional Resources
    • Public Information Requests
    • Report Pollution
  • Blog
  • Videos