Happenings

The Knox County SWCD is looking for an intern or two this summer for natural resource conservation related work, including invasive plant removal, native plant production, native plantings, and other tasks. The application deadline is April 22nd. Click here for a full position description. Contact Will Drews at willem.drews@in.nacdnet.net if you have any questions.

The Grow City Workshops have returned! If you’re interested in backyard gardening, check this workshop out! What:            Spring into Gardening: A Grow City 2022 Workshop where participants will learn about planning and problem-solving for their gardens. Where:         Knox County Public Library, 502 N 7th St., Vincennes, IN. The workshop will take place in the library’s… Continue reading

The Knox County SWCD is still seeking candidates for the CEO position. This full time position will lead the SWCD’s human and capital resources to carry out the will of the Board of Supervisors in order to fulfill the SWCD’s mission of conserving and restoring Knox County’s natural resources. The CEO reports to the Board… Continue reading

Join us for the third annual Monarch Madness event on Saturday, September 25th from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at Fox Ridge Nature Park (1364 N. Hillcrest Rd. Vincennes, IN 47591)! We will have nets ready for catching and tagging migrating monarch butterflies. There will also be local organizations with displays, giveaways, and refreshments. *Social… Continue reading

The Knox County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) is a subdivision of state government and is governed locally by a five-member Board of Supervisors with the support of Associate Supervisors. The SWCD promotes the responsible use, development, and conservation of Knox County’s natural resources.  It works closely with a wide variety of partners in… Continue reading

Cover Crop cost share opportunity for Knox County. Both farm and urban land eligible under this program. Additional info and application can be found following the links below. Both pages of the application should be filled out and e mailed back to shalyn.sargeant@in.nacdnet.net no later than 8-20-21 for consideration. Cover Crop Flyer Cover Crop Application

The Knox County Invasive Species Board will be meeting this Wednesday, June 9th at 5 pm at the Knox County Public Library Meeting Room (502 N 7th Street, Vincennes). For more information, contact Will Drews at willem.drews@in.nacdnet.net or (812) 882-8210 x 3408.

The Knox County SWCD is looking to hire a full-time watershed specialist (with benefits) to work on grant funded watershed projects in the county. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. For questions about the position, contact Troy Hinkle at troy.hinkle@in.nacdnet.net. See the full position description here.