Converting Invasives to Natives in the Home Landscape: A Homeowner’s Perspective
By John Hazlett, District Manager My family and I recently moved to a new home from the east side to the north side of Indy, and I have been [...]
33rd Annual Bug Fest – August 30th
By Robert Kendall, Urban Conservationist MCSWCD is set to table at the 33rd Annual Bug Fest at Southeastway Park on August 30th, 2026 from 12PM to 4PM. Bug Fest [...]
The Mark
The following story is from a former employee of the Marion County SWCD who worked for us for many years before starting his own consulting business. As we begin the [...]
Tips to Stay Compliant During the Rainy Season
During Marion County’s rainy season, we can expect rainfall events of around 3 inches. That much rain over the county is just over 21 billion gallons (about 87 million tons) [...]
Highlights from SWCD 54th Annual Meeting
The 54th Annual Meeting of the SWCD was held on February 20th, 2024 at Bethany Lutheran Church in conjunction with the Bethany Community Garden's community garden class. The event was [...]
Spring Erosion Prevention
In Indiana we are about to enter both the start of the spring rainy season and the beginning of construction being in full swing! It’s especially important to [...]
Soil, Where Food Begins
World Soil Day, celebrated annually on Dec. 5, chose “Soil, Where Food Begins” as this year’s theme. Soil is a precious resource, and it will take a team effort to [...]
What to do with Sump Pump Water?
As we move from autumn into the beginning of winter, we usually see areas of the county that experience a seasonally high groundwater table which comes up in October [...]
Why It’s Important To Prevent Erosion
Erosion: is it a natural process, or a natural consequence of unsustainable practices? The simple answer is both. Although erosion is a natural process, it has been exacerbated by [...]
Recycling Event A Huge Success!
In our most recent newsletter the Marion County SWCD advertised the city’s first electronics recycling event of the year which was held on January 22nd at Garfield Park. The [...]