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1 Montgomery Soil & Water Conservation District Amity Road Brookville, Ohio S P R I N G / T R E E & P L A N T S A L E The Conservation Advocate Phone: (937) Wise Stewardship of Our Natural Heritage Vol. 2, No. 1 To Contact Us Dial , followed by the Employee Extension. D i s t r i c t S t a f f Cheryl Barkalow Ext. 100 BarkalowC@mcohio.org Stefan Bridenbaugh Ext. 106 BridenbaughS@mcohio.org Ed Everman Ext. 104 EvermanE@mcohio.org Jeremy Huggler Ext. 108 HugglerJ@mcohio.org Dan Jackson Ext. 105 JacksonDa@mcohio.org Kristen Lauer Ext. 109 LauerK@mcohio.org N R C S S t a f f Jeff Barnes Ext. 102 Jeff.Barnes@oh.usda.gov Justin Wagner Ext. 110 Justin.Wagner@oh.usda.gov B o a r d o f S u p e r v i s o r s Fred Glander Felicia Olinger Calvin Helsinger Duane Plessinger Bill Wissinger Welcome New District Director We are excited to announce the addition of Ed Everman, District Director, to our Montgomery SWCD Staff. Ed is no stranger to conservation or Montgomery County. In 2012, Ed retired from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources after serving as the Area IV Program Specialist. He has worked in the Soil and Water Conservation field for 36 years, and was based in the Montgomery SWCD office from 1979 until his retirement. His return to service brings with it a wealth of knowledge and experience. We are excited to have a new leader who brings such familiarity and know-how to the job. Ed and his wife Shari live in southern Darke County on a small grain farm. He currently serves on the Arcanum-Butler School Board, as well as being a member of the Ft. Black Masonic Lodge in New Madison, Ohio, the Valley of Dayton Scottish Rite, the Antioch Shrine, the Darke County Shrine Club, the Darke County Farm Bureau and the Darke County Farmers Union. I am looking forward to working with the Board, staff, elected officials and residents of Montgomery County, Ed stated recently. We are looking forward to working with him too! Our partner agencies have a couple additions to announce too! Meet them on page 2. Welcome to all! Upcoming Events Website C o n t e n t s : N e w D i s t r i c t D i r e c t o r p g 1 R e s o u r c e C o n s e r v a t i o n i s t p g 2 P F F a r m B i l l B i o l o g i s t p g 2 K i d s & N a t u r e F r e e E v e n t s p g 3 S c h o l a r s h i p s O f f e r e d p g 3 F r e e F a r m T i r e D i s p o s a l p g 3 T r e e & P l a n t S a l e p g 4-6 O r d e r F o r m p g 7 February 16 - President s Day - Office Closed February 21 - Leave No Child Inside Summit, Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark March 13 - Tree & Plant Sale Order Deadline March Free Farm Tire Disposal, Montgomery County Solid Waste District April 1 - Ohio Forestry & Wildlife Conservation Camp Scholarship Application Due April Tree & Plant Sale Pick-up May 1 - College Scholarship Application Due May 25 - Memorial Day - Office Closed Twitter Facebook Montgomery Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD). Published Quarterly by the Montgomery SWCD, Amity Rd, Brookville OH Postmaster: Send address changes to Montgomery SWCD, Amity Rd, Brookville, OH

2 A. BROWN & SONS NURSERY, INC. Landscape Design Residential & Commercial 1/2 Mile N. of Phillipsburg on 49 (937) Servicing your Septic Systems, Grease Traps & Portable Restrooms for 61 years! (937) AG DATA SOLUTIONS Don Garrett 5096 US Route 127 South Eaton, OH (937) Your Local Store for Livestock, Pet and Wildlife Feed, and Supplies (937) Fax (937) BUCHANAN S WILDLIFE SOLUTIONS, LLC. MICHAEL E. BUCHANAN, OWNER (937) Helping you with wildlife conflicts Coombs Excavating & Drainage, Inc Hamilton-Eaton Road Collinsville, Ohio (513) cell:(513) rc3156@aol.com CY SCHWIETERMAN, INC Farm Drainage-Excavating Grass Waterways Conservation Projects 4240 SR 49, Arcanum, Ohio Phone: (937) DENLINGER FARM DRAINAGE INC. Complete Farm Drainage Service Gary - (937) Dan - (937) P A G E 2 Welcome Resource Conservationist Hello Everyone! My name is Justin Wagner and I have been selected as the new Resource Conservationist with the Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) in Montgomery County. I will be assisting Jeff Barnes, the District Conservationist in Montgomery and Preble counties, and will share my time between both offices. I started my conservation career as summer help with NRCS in Shelby County in After college, I was hired as the District Technician in Van Wert County, and then as the Soil Conservation Technician on the Grand Lake St. Marys Project. During my time there, I earned a Bachelor s in Agriculture. Shortly after finishing that, I was accepted for this position. I grew up in Botkins, Ohio, raising show pigs, and being actively involved in 4-H and FFA. Enjoying the outdoors along with raising livestock is what motivated me to pursue a career in Conservation. I currently still reside in Botkins with my wife, Megan and our three sons. I look forward to working with the landowners and producers of Montgomery County, and I encourage anyone who has questions to call me or send an . Welcome PF Farm Bill Biologist Hello everyone. My name is Renee Buck, and I am the new Farm Bill Wildlife Biologist for Pheasants Forever. My duties are to provide biological and technical assistance (with a wildlife focus) to landowners, government agencies, non-government organizations and anyone else seeking assistance with conservation related matters. I will be responsible for the implementation and application of biological sciences within the various conservation programs implemented by the Farm Bill, working primarily with the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP). I serve Preble, Montgomery, Butler, Miami and Greene counties. I grew up in Tecumseh, Michigan, a small town near the Ohio and Michigan State Line. I was always active in the outdoors and loved exploring the woods, rivers and fields. My passion for wildlife and conservation led me to earn a Bachelor of Science in Fisheries and Wildlife from Michigan State University in I have worked for various agencies in natural resource and wildlife management over the years. I enjoy volunteering and getting involved with communities, and being active and outdoors through biking, hiking and camping, kayaking and fishing. During the winter, I play ice hockey and enjoy snowboarding. I hope that I can be a great resource to anyone within the area who may need my assistance. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any comments, questions, concerns or would just like to say hello. My work cell number is (937) and my is rbuck@pheasantsforever.org. I look forward to hearing from you! T H E C O N S E R V A T I O N A D V O C A T E

3 Kids & Nature 2 Free Events in 1! Daily outdoor play makes kids healthier, happier and smarter - and you can make it easier for kids to access the outdoors at schools, parks and at home. Join local efforts to build access to nature for children during the Miami Valley Leave No Child Inside Summit on Saturday, February 21st at Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark! If you work with kids (at schools, parks, zoos, etc.) join us from 11:30am to 4:30pm. Hand-on sessions, a panel discussion, presentations, resources and a review of local nature play areas will help you gain the expertise you need to help your staff, students, and visitors! Are you are a parent interested in learning how nature can help your child with everything from life skills to attention disorders? Not sure where to start with getting your family out into nature? Join us from 2:45pm - 4:00pm for the Nature Club for Families: Nature s ABCs. You ll get to mingle with Conservation Education Professionals, visit displays, and go on a guided nature hike. For details or to register, call (937) or go to Free $! Great Experiences Included! The Montgomery SWCD is again offering scholarships to Montgomery county youth to make priceless experiences more affordable! Ohio Forestry & Wildlife Conservation Camp: $325 (full tuition!) June 7-12, 2015, FFA Camp Muskingum, Carroll County Ohio Requirements: Completion of 8th grade, at least 15 years old Due: Postmarked by Wednesday, April 1st, 2015 Learn: Dendrology, wildlife management, forest ecology, and more! College: $500 Requirements: (1) Graduating Senior (2) Enrollment in a two or four year degree program in a Natural Resources Management or an Agricultural Field for Fall 2015 Due: Postmarked by Friday, May 1st, 2015 Both applications can be found on our website. To request a mailed application, please contact Kristen Lauer. Completed applications can be mailed to the Montgomery SWCD, Attn: Kristen Lauer, or dropped off at our office. Montgomery County Environmental Services S P R I N G / T R E E & P L A N T S A L E Photo courtesy of the Ohio Forestry Foundation Montgomery County Solid Waste Transfer Station 1001 Encrete Lane Moraine, OH Open to all Montgomery County residents. Proof of residency required. **Maximum of 10 tires per vehicle allowed** Please be aware that hauling more than 10 scrap tires at a time without an approved state registration is a felony. FORESTRY RESOURCE CONSULTANTS, INC. Mark J. Goeke, Consulting Forester Timber Sales & Appraisal, Tree Planting mgfrcinc@gmail.com Cell (937) Bantas Creek Rd. (937) Eaton, Ohio Duane Heuker (937) We do what most others won t Septic Systems Mound Systems General Excavation Drainage Demolition Sewer & Water Installation & Repair FULL SERVICE GRAIN MARKETING & HANDLING COMPANY 1(800) or (937) MENKE CONSULTING, INC. (937) Agronomic, Environmental & Nutrient Management Consulting & Analytical Services Contact independent consultants: Tom Menke, Kevin Otte or Marc Otte MIAMI AG DRAINAGE Making Moisture Manageable Tile Installation GPS Mapping Tile Sales (937) Fax (937) Pullins Drainage Pullins Enterprises Paul Pullins Shanley Rd., Quincy OH H: (937) Fax: (937) Mobile: (937) cpullins@embarqmail.com QUALITY TILE AND DRAINAGE SYSTEMS 723 Yost Road West Alexandria Ohio (937) / (937) WENGERLAWN NURSERY CO. Specializing in Ground Covers 6450 Wengerlawn Rd. Brookville (937) Contact: Nate Frazee (937) s2fexcavating@frontier.com P A G E 3

4 2015 Tree & Plant Sale Descriptions Order & Pay Online QR Code on Page 7 Deciduous & Nut Trees *= Recommended replacement for ash trees. Size Price NEW! American Chestnut (2) $6.00 NATIVE - Castanea dentata 1 yr. Seedlings. Grows tall. Likes full sun and well drained soils. Flavorful, edible nuts in years. Help re-establish this once plentiful tree! LIMITED QUANTITY AVAILABLE! *Black Gum (5) $6.00 NATIVE - Nyssa sylvatica 1 yr. Seedlings. Grows in many soil types. Full sun to part shade. Small greenish-white flowers favored by bees. Dark blue fruit attractive to birds & wildlife. Scarlet fall foliage. Hazelnut (5) $ 8.00 NATIVE - Corylus americana - 1 yr. Seedlings. Grows to 15 tall, 15 wide. Also known as the American Filbert. Adaptable to moist or dry soils. Nut production best in full sun. Tasty nuts for people and wildlife. There will be a 5% additional cost for online orders to cover PayPal s transaction fee Deciduous & Nut Trees cont. *Sycamore (5) $ 6.00 NATIVE - Platanus occidentalis 2 yr. Seedlings. Grows to 100. Fast growing. Does well in wet areas, and is useful for streambank stabilization. Easily identified by its bark, which starts out red-brown, and peels away as the tree grows to reveal a tan, gray, green and white patchwork. *Tulip Poplar (5) $ 6.00 NATIVE - Liriodendron tulipifera- 1 yr. Seedlings. Grows to Has green tulip shaped leaves and flowers (greenish-yellow with an orange base). Blooms in mid-june. Seeds eaten by squirrels and song birds. Persimmon (American) (5) $ 6.00 NATIVE - Diospyros virginiana - 1 yr. Seedlings. Grows Easy to grow, with sweet, orange fruit in the fall after 6 years. Gather fruit after frost. Used in making spiced fruit breads and puddings. Does not like wet sites. Enjoyed by wildlife and bees. *Red Oak (5) $ 6.00 NATIVE - Quercus rubra - 1 yr. Seedlings. Grows Dense green foliage turns deep red in fall. Large round acorns eaten by a variety of wildlife. Tolerant of urban conditions: salt, ozone, and sulfur dioxide. Evergreens Size Price Colorado Blue Spruce (25) $ Picea pungens - 2 yr. Transplant. Grows Needles long. Color varies from green to silver blue. Likes ordinary soil, average moisture & full sun. Slowest growing, but most popular spruce. Ornamental, windbreaks, Christmas trees. Norway Spruce (25) 8-14 $ Picea abies - 2 yr. Transplant. Grows Needles dark green, long. Branches droop gracefully tree matures. Does well in average soil, but prefers moisture in the soil to maintain a deep green color. Ornamental, or used as timber or for windbreaks. Scotch Pine (25) $ Pinus sylvestris - 2 yr. Seedling. Grows 75. Stiff long needles. Grows in most soils. Excellent for windbreaks, Christmas trees & timber. *Sugar Maple (5) $ 7.00 NATIVE - Acer saccharum 2 yr. Seedlings. Grows to 75. Valued for its sap, from which maple syrup is made. Brilliant scarlet-orange foliage in fall. Popular shade and ornamental tree. White Pine (25) 8-14 $ NATIVE - Pinus strobus - 2 yr. Transplant. Grows Soft, flexible blue-green needles 3-5 long. Prefers moist sandy loam soil, full sun. P A G E 4 T H E C O N S E R V A T I O N A D V O C A T E

5 Did you ever wonder why we have so many native options in our tree and plant sale? Or why many of our new offerings this year have berries? It s for the birds (and butterflies, and other pollinators!) Native plants have many benefits. The trees and shrubs we ve included help native wildlife in multiple ways. They are host plants (needed caterpillar food) for many species of butterflies and moths. They are important nectar sources for butterflies and hummingbirds. The fruit they produce may be tasty and nutritious for you, to birds and wildlife, or all of the above! Some provide great bird nesting habitat. If you love feeding the birds, then planting some (or all!) of these trees and shrubs in your yard would be a great next step to attracting and keeping many species healthy and happy in your yard! S P R I N G / T R E E & P L A N T S A L E 2015 Tree & Plant Sale Descriptions Size Price NEW! Arrowwood Viburnum (5) $ 7.00 NATIVE - Viburnum dentatum - 2 yr. Seedlings. Grows to 15', spreads 6-15'. Flat clusters of creamy-white flowers in early June. Blue-black berries. Glossy red foliage in fall. Likes sun to part shade. Beneficial to birds, butterflies and wildlife. Elderberry (5) $ 6.00 NATIVE - Sambucus canadensis - 1 yr. Seedlings. Fast growing up to 10 tall and 6-8 wide. Needs full sun in any soil type. Is wetland tolerant. White flowers bloom in the summer. Blue-black berries are used to make jelly, preserves and wine. An important nectar source, and very attractive to many types of wildlife. NEW! Ninebark (5) $ 8.00 NATIVE - Physocarpus opulifolius - 2 yr. Seedlings. Large attractive shrub grows 5-7 tall and is covered with 2 inch clusters of small white flowers in May and June and attractive seed pods later in the summer. The foliage turns yellow-green in the fall and its peeling bark adds interest in winter. Nectar and fruit are helpful for wildlife. Pussy Willow (5) $ 8.00 NATIVE - Salix discolor - 1 yr. Seedlings. Grows to 15 as a multi-stemmed small tree or shrub. Grows well on most soils and is tolerant of wet soils. Requires full sun. Large, fuzzy, silvery catkins open in late winter or very early spring. Flowers better if pruned. Catkins can be forced into early bloom if taken inside. NEW! Redosier Dogwood (5) $ 7.00 NATIVE - Cornus sericea - 2 yr. Seedlings. Grows 10. Does well in wet areas, and is useful for streambank stabilization. Small white flowers are succeeded by bluish-white berries. Has dark red branches for winter color. Fruits favored by many birds. Flowering Trees/Shrubs Size Price Sassafras (5) $ 8.00 NATIVE - Sassafras albidum - 1 yr. Seedlings. Grows high, wide in many soil types. Needs full sun to part shade. Sweet scented greenish yellow flowers in April-May, blue-black fruit in September. Attractive to birds & other wildlife. Leaves may be oval, mitten-shaped or three lobed on the same tree, and turn yellow, purple and red in fall. NEW! Shadblow Serviceberry (5) $ 7.00 NATIVE - Amelanchier canadensis - 2 yr. Seedlings. Also known as Juneberry. Grows to 20 tall, 15 wide. Has showy, white flowers in April or May. Edible dark red fruit ripens in June. Fall color is yellow to red. Prefers moist, acidic, rich soils, but is adaptable to other soils. Grows in full sun to partial shade. Attractive to birds. NEW! Spicebush (5) $ 7.00 NATIVE - Lindera benzoin - 1 yr. Seedlings. Grows Very showy, native plant. Deciduous shrub that is very tolerant of wet conditions. Suitable for shady areas. Blooms in spring, with very small white flowers in tiny clusters. Oblong, green leaves are aromatic and turn yellow in fall. Scarlet fruit in fall through early spring. Provides nectar as well as being the host plant for the Spicebush and E. Tiger Swallowtails and the Promethea silkmoth. The fruit is eaten by many wildlife species. White Flowering Dogwood (5) $ 7.00 NATIVE - Cornus florida - 1 yr. Seedlings. Grows White flowers in the spring. Red leaves in the fall. Red berries eaten by numerous song and game birds and other wildlife. Prefers moist, rich soils. Witch-Hazel (5) $ 8.00 NATIVE - Hamamelis virginiana - 1 yr. Seedlings. Grows to 30 high, 15 wide. Attractive small tree with bright yellow flowers blooming October to December. Fall color is also a bright yellow. Good for naturalizing in sun or shade. P A G E 5

6 2015 Tree & Plant Sale Descriptions Wildflowers All Wildflowers: Size: 1 gal. pot Price: $8.00 Aromatic Aster (1) NATIVE - Aster oblongifolius - Raydon s Favorite variety. Height & spread Violet-blue flowers attractive to butterflies. Leaves fragrant when crushed. Black-Eyed Susan (1) NATIVE - Rudbeckia fulgida - Goldsturm variety. Height & spread 2 to 2 1/2. Vigorous, compact. Bright golden flowers July through the fall. Easily reseeds. Flowers attract butterflies. Seeds attract birds. NEW! Blue False Indigo (1) NATIVE - Baptisia australis - Deep blue, pea shaped flowers with lush, blue-green foliage. Deep rooted, slow growing, and long lived perennial legume. Reaches 3-5. Blooms best in full sun. Plant in dry to moist soil. Butterfly host plant. Deer-resistant. Butterflyweed (1) NATIVE - Asclepias tuberosa - Stunning, popular milkweed requires full to part sun. Bright orange blossoms attract bees, hummingbirds, and butterflies. Blooms June - August and reaches a height of 2-3. Plant in well drained, dry to moist soils. Cardinal Flower (1) NATIVE - Lobelia cardinalis - This bright red attractive native of wet to moist soil grows to a height of 2-5. Blooms July-September, and attracts hummingbirds. Grows in full sun to nearly full shade. Rain Barrels NEW! Joe Pye Weed (1) NATIVE - Eupatorium dubium - Little Joe variety. Grows 3-4' tall. Mauve purple flowers very inviting to butterflies July - September. Grow in average to wet soils, full sun to part shade. Great for a rain garden. Marsh Blazing Star (1) NATIVE - Liatris spicata - Showy purple flower spikes July - September that can reach heights of 3-6. Prefers sun or part shade. Excellent as a garden plant in moist soil. Long referred to as a butterfly magnet. NEW! Obedient Plant (1) NATIVE - Physostegia virginiana - Miss Manners variety. Showy white snapdragon-like flowers, June - September. Tolerant of wet soil, full sun to partial shade. Grows 3-4 tall. Deer tolerant, attracts hummingbirds! Swamp Milkweed (1) NATIVE - Asclepias incarnata - Clustered mauve flowers bloom in mid-summer, attracting butterflies, especially monarchs, who need milkweed to survive, and hummingbirds. Grows 2-4. Great for a rain garden, and equally fit for dry areas. Wild Bergamot (1) NATIVE - Monarda fistulosa - Petite Delight variety. A very popular native for the garden. Grows tall, blooming July - August. Pink-lavender clusters of flowers attract hummingbirds, birds, butterflies and moths. Grows in a wide range of soils: moist to dry, sand to clay, in full sun to part shade. Garden Cover Crops A Rain Barrel collects and stores some of the rain water from your roof for you to use later. This system hooks into your existing downspout and overflows back into it, protecting your foundation. Use the water to water your garden or lawn, wash your car, or add water to your compost. The soft rain water is better for plants and won t spot your car. Storing the water helps keep our streams healthy and prevents flooding. Help the environment, your plants, and even your water bill! Single Rain Barrel Kit $30.00 Includes all parts to make your barrel, step-by-step instructions, and a Tip Sheet for care of your barrel, DOES NOT INCLUDE THE BARREL! Single Rain Barrel Kit & Barrel $55.00 Includes the entire Kit, step-by-step instructions, Tip Sheet and a 55 Gallon Barrel (food grade, blue). Garden Cover Crops - 1/2 lb $5.00 ½ pound will cover sq. ft. Cover crops are planted for the benefits they provide to soil health, plant vitality, and pollinators. These mixes contain untreated seeds and an inoculant that is OMRI approved for organic gardens. Manage by planting through or composting the residue. Summer Mix: Cow Pea, Flax, Oats, Oilseed Radish, Pearl Millet, Sunflower, and Sunn Hemp. Plant when the ground temperature is 65 F. Also can be managed by tilling the residue under. Fall Mix: Cow Pea, Ethiopian Cabbage, Flax, Mung Bean, Oats, Oilseed Radish, and Pearl Millet. Plant in late July. Cow Pea Flax Pearl Millet P A G E 6 T H E C O N S E R V A T I O N A D V O C A T E

7 Name: Address: Phone Number: # Name (Number of items in Packet) # of Packs Price Total Price 1 NEW! American Chestnut (2) $ *Black Gum (5) $ Hazelnut (5) $ Persimmon (American) (5) $ *Red Oak (5) $ *Sugar Maple (5) $ NEW! *Sycamore (5) $ *Tulip Poplar (5) $ Colorado Blue Spruce (25) $ Norway Spruce (25) $ Scotch Pine (25) $ White Pine (25) $ NEW! Arrowwood Viburnum (5) $ Elderberry (5) $ NEW! Ninebark (5) $ Pussy Willow (5) $ NEW! Redosier Dogwood (5) $ Sassafras (5) $ NEW! Shadblow Serviceberry (5) $ NEW! Spicebush (5) $ White Flowering Dogwood (5) $ Witch-Hazel (5) $ Aromatic Aster Raydon s Favorite (1) $ Black-Eyed Susan Goldsturm (1) $ NEW! Blue False Indigo (1) $ Butterflyweed (1) $ Cardinal Flower (1) $ NEW! Joe Pye Weed Little Joe (1) $ Marsh Blazing Star (1) $ NEW! Obedient Plant Miss Manners (1) $ Swamp Milkweed (1) $ Wild Bergamot Petite Delight (1) $ Single Rain Barrel Kit (1) $ Single Rain Barrel Kit & Barrel (1) $ Garden Cover Crops - 1/2 lb Summer $ Garden Cover Crops - 1/2 lb Fall $ 5.00 Date Order Received: Cash : Check : Receipt #: Total: Donation: Total Enclosed: Tree & Plant Pickup: April 9 th & 10 th 8am to 5pm Keep This as a Reminder! NO Pickup Notice will be mailed! Want a reminder? Include your Like us on Facebook OR Follow us on Twitter Website Twitter Facebook Order By: March 13, 2015 Please bring your own bags/boxes to pickup! Montgomery SWCD Amity Rd. Brookville, OH Payment Received By: S P R I N G / T R E E & P L A N T S A L E P A G E 7

8 Montgomery Soil & Water Conservation District Amity Road Brookville, Ohio Non Profit Org U.S. Postage Paid Brookville, OH Permit No. 13 Return Service Requested Deciduous & Nut Trees Cover Crops Evergreens Flowering Trees / Shrubs Potted Wildflowers Native Plants These packets are offered as a low cost source of conservation plant materials which will provide food and cover for wildlife. Many plants are small and bare-rooted. We are offering a few varieties in small pots again this year. The majority of our plants are native to Ohio. Most packets will fit easily into one or two grocery bags. They are available to anyone and may be planted anywhere. To keep the cost low, we are unable to furnish replacements nor will we mail or deliver the packets. We reserve the right to make substitutions if necessary. Please send your check or money order with your order form. Packets can be picked up from our office on April 9th and 10th from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. No additional pick up notice will be sent so mark your calendar! You will receive your receipt when you pick up your order. We have limited quantities of some trees and plants, so place your order early! Orders must be received by the District office by March 13th, Make your check payable to: And mail to: Montgomery SWCD Amity Road Brookville, OH DONATIONS ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE! DONATIONS RECEIVED IN 2015 WILL AGAIN BE USED TO CONTINUE CONSERVATION EDUCATION PROGRAMS. A BIG THANKS TO OUR 2014 DONORS! Are there types of trees, plants, bird houses or bird feeders you re interested in that we don t offer? Give us a call or stop in our office and we ll try to locate a source for you! Go Green! Sign up to receive this newsletter by ! Send a request to: BarkalowC@mcohio.org All programs and services provided by the Montgomery Soil & Water Conservation District are available to everyone without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, handicap or marital status. USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.