Allen County Soil and Water Conservation District

Coffee and Water Quality
2021-05-18 08:30 - 10:30 UTC
A conversation about local water quality testing and our local rivers.

City Nature Challenge
2021-05-01 13:00 - 15:00 | Salomon Farm Park, 817 W Dupont Rd, Fort Wayne, IN, 46825, United States
The City Nature Challenge will be held from April 30-May 3, 2021, and the Allen County SWCD along with the IN Department of Natural Resources will be stationed at Salomon Farm Park on Saturday, May 1, from 1-3pm to answer any questions participants in the challenge may have.
The City Nature Challenge is a competition between Indianapolis and the surrounding Fort Wayne area to see who can record the most wild species in nature.

Coffee and Plant Science
2021-04-20 08:30 - 10:30
Don’t be a fool about weeds and cover crops! Grab your coffee and join us bright and early to learn about plants and their impact on your farming with Heath Hurst (ISDA) and Arthur Franke (SWCD of Steuben County)! Join Here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82849652239?pwd=[REDACTED]

Live from Avilla
2021-04-13 09:00 - 10:00
Join Derek Thompson of DeKalb SWCD as he shares his knowledge about converting equipment to no-till/low-till practices and answers questions.

Annual Meeting
2021-03-17 08:00 - 09:00
Please be sure to register for this event by clicking on the event website. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing the event’s zoom link.

Coffee and Nutrient Management
2021-03-16 08:30 - 10:30
You’re in luck! We are talking about nutrient management!
Speakers: John Mischler (Goshen College) and Ben Wicker (Indiana Agriculture Nutrient Alliance)
March 16, 830-1030a
Please Register Here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYqce-rpzgqEtCRu9UynTk271AtSst32nqr

River Summit Event 2
2021-03-10 11:30 - 12:30

Fort Wayne Farm Show Virtual Educational Sessions
2021-03-08 18:30 - 2021-03-11 20:30
The in-person Fort Wayne Farm Show was cancelled, but the virtual educational sessions will still take place on March 8-11 from 6:30pm-8:30pm. Thanks to Purdue Extension, the Allen County SWCD, and Indiana Farm Bureau the following sessions will take place:
Monday, March 8: Soil Microbes’ Role in Plant Nutrient Uptake – Dr. James White, Professor of Plant Pathology, Rutgers University
Tuesday, March 9: Grain Market Outlook & Farm Stress – Jon Cavanaugh, Marketing Director, Central States Enterprises, Inc. – David Kohli, Adjunct Professor, Ivy Tech – Rob Winters, Farm Director, WOWO – Elysia Rodgers, Extension Educator, Purdue
Wednesday, March 10: Weather Outlook & Climatology Update – Ryan Martin, Chief Meteorologist, Hoosier Ag Today & Beth Hall, State Climatologist, Purdue
Thursday, March 11: Urban Small Farms – Kevin Allison, Urban Soil Health Specialist, Marion County SWCD

Purdue Small Farms Conference
2021-03-04 - 2021-03-06

February Board Meeting
2021-02-24 08:00 - 10:00 | Allen County SWCD Office, 2720 Dupont Commerce Ct., Suite 101, Fort Wayne, IN, 46825, United States

River Summit Event 1
2021-02-17 11:30 - 12:30
Please register using this link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSceViKaUBfqnrr1jwE5EtFeh8lHYWsZMuQyAc5vK3P1hz9yug/viewform?usp=sf_link

Coffee and Erosion
2021-02-16 08:30 - 10:30
Don’t love erosion? Grab your coffee and learn how to prevent it at this virtual event. Learn about erosion with Sara Day (NRCS) and Chi-hua Huang (USDA-ARS National Soil Erosion Research Lab, West Lafayette)
Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82603133251?pwd=[REDACTED]

Virtual Annual Meeting
2021-02-04 08:00 - 17:00
This is open to the public and there will be voting.
The event will be from 8a to 9a on March 17th.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85027168618?pwd=[REDACTED]

Coffee and Soil Testing
2021-01-19 08:30 - 10:30
New Year, Old Soil. Learn why soil testing is important and how to understand a soil test result. Speakers: Stephanie McLain (NRCS) and James Wolff (Purdue Extension).

Join us on Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86216497454

Roemke Field Day!
2020-09-09 | Roemke Farms, 12125 State Rd 101, Harlan, IN, 46743, United States
More information to come soon!

Going Green for Ag, New Practices and Technolgy
2020-03-17 08:30 - 15:00 | The Orchid, 11508 Lincoln HWY E., New Haven, IN, 46774, United States

2019 Soil Health Field Day
2019-09-04 | Roemke Farms, 12125 State Rd 101, Harlan, IN, 46743, United States

Day at the Lake
2019-08-06

74th Annual Meeting
2019-03-30 08:00 - 12:30 | Parkview Mirro Center

Let's Talk Some Dirt - Jill Clapperton
2019-03-11 08:00 - 15:00
Flyer- 3-11-19

Soil Health Field Day
2018-09-05 15:30 - 19:00 | Roemke Farms, 12125 State Rd 101, Harlan, IN, 46743, United States
SAVE THE DATE!
Soil Health Field Day at Roemke Farms
More info to come…

Day at the Lake
2018-08-14
AUGUST 14, 2018
Click on the link below for more information
2018 A Day at the Lake – brochure

SWCD Board Meeting
2018-07-25 08:00 - 10:00, 2018-06-27 08:00 - 10:00, 2018-06-13 08:00 - 10:00, 2018-05-23 08:00 - 11:00, 2018-04-25 08:00 - 11:00 | Allen County SWCD Office, 2720 Dupont Commerce Ct., Suite 101, Fort Wayne, IN, 46825, United States

Pedal, Paddle, Play
2018-06-09 12:00 - 16:00 | Guildan Park, 731 Michaels Ave., Fort Wayne, IN, 46802, United States
Pedal, Paddle, & Play.
Presented by The Northeast Indiana Water Trails
This annual event provides an opportunity for individuals of all ages to get out on the water or land trails to experience our city from a new perspective, learn about our water resources, earn chances to win $1000s in prizes, and enjoy live entertainment, food trucks and drinks with friends; new and old.
Registration is required to participate in the Pedal or Paddle. Kids 15 and younger are free to participate with a paying adult. Register before May 26th for discounted pricing for the Pedal and Paddle. (Paddle from 12pm – 4pm and Pedal from 2pm – 4pm)
Details for the 3rd Annual Pedal, Paddle & Play coming in Spring 2018!
All proceeds from the Three Rivers Federal Credit Union: Pedal, Paddle, and Play benefit the Northeast Indiana Water Trails.

Fish Pick Up Day!
2018-05-09 10:00 - 12:00 | Allen County SWCD Office, 2720 Dupont Commerce Ct., Suite 101, Fort Wayne, IN, 46825, United States
Today is the day to pick up your fingerling fish. See you at the SWCD office between 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

End of Fish Sale
2018-05-04
Today is the last day to order fingerling fish! Orders must be received by 4 p.m. in the Allen County SWCD office.
Click Here for Order Form
