The Hamilton County SWCD provides conservation leadership dedicated to improving and sustaining our natural resources. hamiltonswcd.org

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Looking for a job where you can be outside, help people, & make a difference in the environment? We’re looking for a creative and passionate environmental steward to join our team as Urban Conservation Technician. Learn more and apply here: hamiltonswcd.org/jobs--inter…
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Check out our upcoming Garden Networking Event, learn about cover crops and network with other gardeners. Registration required through the link below. ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️⬇️ ⬇️ hamiltonswcd.salsalabs.org/H… #covercrops #communitygardens #homegardens #soilhealth #conservation
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We just released our summer edition of the Town and Country Newsletter. You'll find valuable information inside👇👇👇 take a look. #conservationeducation #hamiltonswcd #summer2022 hamiltonswcd.org/newsletter.…
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Congratulations to the winning entries for our Indiana Conservation in Color photography contest. Be sure to stop by our 4-H Fair booth July 14-18 to see all the beautiful photo entries in person. #HamiltonSWCD #ConservationPhotoContest #HamiltonCounty4HFair
Looking 👀 for a way to get involved in your community? We can help, check out our volunteer page. hamiltonswcd.org/volunteer
We need you to vote on the 2022 People's Choice Award. Take a look and vote by liking your favorite photos on our Facebook page. 👍👍👍 Voting ends July 5, 2022. facebook.com/hamiltonswcd
We need you to vote on the People's Choice Award for the 2022 Photography Contest. Like 👍 your favorite photo to vote on our Facebook Page. facebook.com/hamiltonswcd
Many night-blooming flowers are white or pale-colored to reflect the light of the moon to increase its visibility at night for nocturnal pollinators. #pollinatorweek #pollinatorfacts #conservation #hamiltonswcd
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The most common plants visited by beetles have bowl-shaped flowers that open during the day, making it easier for them to pollinate as they feed. #pollinatorweek #conservation #hamiltonswcd #pollinatorfacts
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The best way to support hummingbirds and other pollinators in your area is to plant native nectar plants.
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It's pollinator week! Check back daily for #pollinatorweek facts to learn more about encouraging and managing these important members of our ecosystem. 🦋🐝🐞🦗
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Do you have a big conservation project coming up? We offer a tool loan program to make tools and resources available to help Hamilton County residents achieve their goals. #DYK #HamiltonSWCD #toolloan hamiltonswcd.org/toolloan
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We are excited to introduce Makayla, our new Office Coordinator. Makayla is a native Hamilton County resident and has worked in the county for the past two years. Join us as we welcome her to our staff. We are excited you are here! 🎉
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Hamilton SWCD (IN) retweeted
30 May 2022
A native shoreline planting is an area of native grasses and perennial flowers planted adjacent to a pond, lake, reservoir, stream, or river. Some plants, called aquatic emergent plants, grow in the water, while others grow on the banks above the waterline. #nativeplants
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We do not know them all, but we owe them all! Thank you from the staff of Hamilton SWCD.
We are now accepting entries for the 2022 Hamilton SWCD Photo Contest. Hamilton County amateur photographers are encouraged to submit their entries now. The deadline for submittals is June 24 at 5:00pm EST. Win 💲💲💲 prizes! hamiltonswcd.org/photo-conte…
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Thank you Hamilton Heights Elem. for the invitation to share our love of conservation today with your 4th grade students. We had a blast! #soilconservation #waterconservation #enviroscape #composting #watercycle
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