Henry County SWCD Contact Information
301 East North Street
Cambridge, Illinois 61238
Phone: 309.937.5263, extension 3
Fax: 309.937.2171
Monica.Stevens@il.nacdnet.net
Sharon.Matson@il.nacdnet.net
Visit our website at www.henrycountyilswcd.com
“When the land does well for its owner, and the owner does well by his land – when both end up better by reason of their partnership – then we have conservation.”
- Aldo Leopold
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Articles
Conservation Notes: A Year in Review at the Henry County SWCD
2009-11-18 13:29
It has been an interesting year in weather to say the least, but I do not have to remind fellow farmers of that. This year has displayed the wonders of nature. Nature is remarkable, yet at times can be destructive and devastating. No-till and other conservation practices have been put to the test...
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Conservation Notes: Fall in Love with Fall
2009-09-21 09:17
I have no favorite season, as I am fond of them all. In fact with each change in season, I find different aspects to love and appreciate. There are so many reasons to adore fall. On weekends, I love waking up to brisk, sunny fall mornings. Crisp mornings transform into beautiful, warm...
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Conservation Notes: Respect
2009-08-13 14:15
On my nightly jogs or walks, I look forward to time outside enjoying the beauty of the environment around me. It is frustrating to see how much litter is along our rural roadsides. One evening, I spotted a Long John Silvers carry-out bag carelessly tossed along my road. The nearest fast food...
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Conservation Notes: Lightning Bugs
2009-08-01 15:31
Once I figured out that lightning bugs really wouldn’t “zap” me, I fell in love with them as a young girl. During the summer nights in the country, I loved running around the yard barefoot chasing and catching lightning bugs. That is one of my favorite summer memories I have growing up on the farm....