TREE SEEDLING GIVEAWAY
Sponsored by
Henricopolis Soil & Water Conservation District
Bare-root tree seedlings are available to Henrico County residents FREE OF CHARGE for the spring planting season. Trees beautify our surroundings, increase property values, help save energy, and protect our watershed. Do your part and plant a tree!
| Thursday, March 22, 2012 Dorey Park Shelter 1 7200 Dorey Park Drive 2:30pm-6:30pm |
Friday, March 23, 2012 Hermitage High School Parking Lot Hungary Springs & Parham Roads 8:30am-1:30pm |
The following seedling species will be available:
Quantities are limited and trees are available on a first-come, first served basis. Each participant is allowed up to 10 trees total, not to include more than 5 of the same species.
| sycamore | red-osier dogwood | white dogwood |
| red maple | river birch | bald cypress |
| red oak | white pine | loblolly pine |
| green ash | red bud | sourwood |
Trees are provided by the VA Department of Forestry through the Vaughan- Bassett Furniture Company "One for One" program and by Henricopolis SWCD.
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http://www.co.henrico.va.us/swcd Flyer for this event • Learn more about these seedling species |
2011 SWCD Director Elections
On November 8, all elected SWCD Director positions in Virginia were on the general election ballot. Here in Henrico, three elected director positions were included on the ballot. Elected to serve were, incumbent Robert Brewster II, Lynn Wilson, and Nicole Anderson Ellis. Terms for newly elected directors will begin January 2012.
Henricopolis Soil and Water Conservation District
2011 Poster Contest Announced
For information about the contest, click here.
Watershed Wednesdays
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For information about our new classroom program, click here. Based on the beautiful Living In Your Watershed by Daniel C. Bowman, Watershed Wednesdays is our newest classroom program, and is designed especially for 4th grade students. Science SOL 4.8 is addressed. |
Acorn Collection Program
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For information about this forestry stewardship program, click here (PDF). |
What kind of tree is that?
Learn more about common native trees of Virginia.
Conserving Our Natural Resources
Henricopolis Soil and Water Conservation District is a subdivision of state government responsible under state law for natural resource conservation. We are one of 47 Soil and Water Conservation Districts serving localities throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia. Its boundaries are those of Henrico County.
The District is governed by a board of directors formed of local citizens who serve without pay.
The District works hand-in-hand with state, federal, and county agencies and departments, other conservation organizations, schools, and other community partners to achieve our conservation objectives.
Education and Outreach
The District offers many educational programs which target a variety of audiences. Henricopolis has placed increasing emphasis on classroom education programs based on the VA Standards of Learning. Resources include activities, games, models, videos, skits, and more. The District also has a variety of resources available to teachers for use in the classroom.
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Agriculture Programs |
Conservation Programs |
Technical Assistance
District staff is available to assist homeowners and help them assess the environmental impact of various site-specific problems such as soil erosion, storm-water runoff, or drainage issues.
Other Resources
The District maintains and updates a large quantity of conservation reference materials, technical sheets, and brochures in the District office. The USDA Soil Survey of Henrico County is available for review in the District office. Various maps pertaining to topography, wetland, and hydrologic information as well as historic aerial photographs are also available for review in the District office.
These resources are available to both the public and private sector for review.
What is a Watershed?
Learn about Virginia's watersheds.
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