Programs for Civic Groups, Elected Officials, 
and the General Public

• Earth Expo
  
  Montgomery SWCD participates in this annual event that showcases area companies offering environmental and health-related products, services and educational programs.  Held in early March at Fairfield Commons Mall, our goal is to increase the community’s awareness of the connection between human health and the health of the environment.
  
  

• Tree Seedling Sale
  
  This is a very popular program that has helped thousands of property owners provide wildlife habitat and beauty to their landscape for many years. Deadline for orders is usually the middle of March.  Some items are of limited quantity so it’s a good idea to place orders early. Our offerings include hardwoods, evergreens, shrubs, groundcovers, wildflowers, bird books, birdhouses and feeders.
  
  

• Pond Clinic
  
  This is usually an event co-sponsored with Preble County SWCD in May of each year.  Topics covered include ornamental ponds, aeration, nutrient control, fish management, safety, and liability.  Admission and meal are free.  The 2002 location will be in Montgomery County.
  
  

• Farm Tour
  
  This is a program currently being developed.  In August 2000 we hosted the inaugural event, visiting ten locations in western Montgomery County, including an equestrian center, a dairy, a tree farm, and an aquaculture facility.  Our goal is to educate urban and suburban residents about the diversity and importance of agriculture in our county.
  
  

• Conservation Corner
  
  At the Montgomery County Fair, our District coordinates a showcase of environmental service agencies available for the citizens in our county.  From forestry to wildlife, agriculture to scenic rivers, there is bound to be something of interest to everyone.  We hope you’ll come by and relax in our lounge area with a cool cup of water and enjoy the abundant plant life and flowing water garden.  The fair goes from the last Wednesday in August through the Labor Day weekend.
  
  

• District Annual Meeting
  
  Conducted the third Saturday of September, the meeting is a chance for landowners in the county to elect Supervisors to our Board, and review the District’s accomplishments over the past year.  We also officially recognize outstanding cooperators and educators for exemplary efforts in the cause of natural resource conservation.
  
   

•   V.I.P. Tour
  
  Each October, we organize a tour of our completed conservation projects for elected officials.  Maintaining contact with our local and state legislators is an important effort because they are able see firsthand how tax dollars are transformed into conservation works of improvement.  These are an investment in long term benefits for our communities, including protection of water quality, reduced cropland erosion, improved wildlife habitat, and increased agricultural productivity.