2025 Annual Tree Seedling Sale
Deadline to Purchase Tree Seedlings is March 14, 2025
The deadline to purchase seedlings from the Van Wert Soil and Water Conservation District is March 14, 2025. The seedlings are available in packets of ten at a minimal cost.
The following seedling species are available: Norway Spruce, Colorado Blue Spruce, White Pine, American Arborvitae, Sugar Maple, Black Chokeberry, Red Osier Dogwood, Black Cherry, Swamp White Oak, Bur Oak, and Pin Oak.
Two seed packets are available. They include: Wildflower Seed and Butterfly / Hummingbird Seed. The 1 oz. Wildflower Seed contains 15-16 different annual and perennial species adapted for this area will cover 300 sq. ft. The 1 oz. Butterfly/Hummingbird Seed contains 10-13 annual and perennial varieties will cover 300 sq. ft.
This program is open to the public. Order forms are available in the SWCD office, 1185 Professional Drive, Van Wert, OH, on the website at: www.vanwertswcd.org. You may also call 419 238-9591 or email Becky at becky@vanwertswcd.com . Orders will be accepted until March 14, 2025, however supplies are limited, so get your orders in early. The delivery date will be the week of April 25. Payment (cash / check) is required when placing the order.
Tree Seedling Order Form
Van Wert SWCD and Farm Bureau co-host Ag Banquet
The Van Wert SWCD held their 75th Annual Meeting by co-hosting with the Van Wert Farm Bureau at the Ag Banquet on Tuesday, August 13 at Life House Church, Van Wert, OH. A SWCD election was held for two supervisor positions on the SWCD Board of Supervisors five member Board. Elliot Callow and Brett Schumm were elected to serve a three year term commencing January 1, 2025.
Dinner was provided by Streetlight Catering.
Wyatt Friedrich was the SWCD Scholarship recipient. Dustin Schaadt was recognized by the SWCD and received the Conservation Farmer Award. This award is given to honor individuals for their conservation achievements. Farm Bureau honored their scholarship recipient.
Farm Bureau presented Membership Ag Awards. The Van Wert Ag Hall of Fame Award was presented to Farm Focus for their many agricultural accomplishments.
Sponsors for the evening were: Farm Bureau, the Van Wert Soil and Water Conservation District and Ag Credit.
Pictures from the Annual Meeting
Ag Hall of Fame Recipients- Farm Focus
Pictured with SWCD board members
Conservation Farmer of the Year- Dustin Schaadt pictured with SWCD supervisor Craig Pohlman
Contact Us
Van Wert Soil & Water Conservation District
1185 Professional Drive, Van Wert, OH 45891US
(419) 238-9591 or (567) 259-4253 email: becky@vanwertswcd.com
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