In an effort to reduce stormwater runoff and promote water conservation, the Henry County Soil and Water Conservation District promotes the use of rain barrels.

A rain barrel is a system of collecting and storing water from the roofs of homes, barns and sheds. Rain barrels prevent water from attaching to soil or pollutants and being carried away and washed into storm drains. Reducing stormwater runoff reduces the amount of pesticides and fertilizer that impact our water supply.

Collecting rainwater saves water for a future use—watering landscapes and gardens, washing cars and windows, and decreases your water bill. Depending on the amount of rainfall and the size of the roof, a large amount of water can be collected. For every inch of rainfall on a 1,000 square foot roof, equals a savings of 600 gallons of water with the use of a rain barrel.   

Learn how to install and maintain a rain barrel with this useful guide, Rain Barrel Instructions. Look at the different colors and styles of rain barrels in the Rain Barrel Brochure!

The Henry County Soil and Water Conservation District greatly appreciates you making the rain barrel sale a success in promoting water conservation and water quality!

We now have rain barrels in stock at the Henry County Soil and Water Conservation District office. If we do not have the size or color you want, do not worry, pre-orders are continuously being taken. Print a Rain Barrel order form!

The Spring 2011 Rain Barrel Sale has concluded with 41 rain barrels sold!

Every spring and fall, the Henry County Soil and Water Conservation District holds a tree sale. The Henry County SWCD promotes the enhancement and improvement of wildlife habitat through the bi-annual tree sale.

The Tree Owner’s Manual for the Northeastern and Midwestern United States is an informative and useful reference guide on tree planting, tree care, and maintenance. Wanting to plant a windbreak around your home, buildings or farm? Farmstead Windbreaks: Planning is a beneficial guide in developing and establishing a windbreak.   

The Spring tree sale will be held on Wednesday, April 4th and Thursday, April 5th, 2012. 

• Orders are due on Monday, March 19th, 2012 
• Print a Brochure for the Spring 2012 Sale 
• Email Orders to Andrew.Brachman@il.nacdnet.net

Thank you to those who purchased trees in the past and plan on doing so in the future! The Henry County Soil and Water Conservation District greatly appreciates your business! Contact the Henry County SWCD for more information regarding the tree sale or to be added to the emailing list.

One of the three R’s of Recycling is ‘Reduce’.  In an attempt to ‘Reduce’ Henry Co. is lessening the amount paper it prints.  Instead of mailing brochures we would like to use email.  Help us ‘Reduce’ by providing your email address if you are interested in any of our sales (trees, rain barrels, fish, or bulbs).

Interested in purchasing fish to restock your pond or to stock a new pond? The Henry County Soil and Water Conservation District holds a fish sale each spring and fall.

The Henry County Soil and Water Conservation District thanks you for your support through the this year's fall fish sale!

Contact the Henry County Soil and Water Conservation District for further information regarding the fish sale or to be added to the emailing list!

The 2012 Spring Fish Sale is planned for May 8th.  The  Fish Order Form  can be emailed to Andrew.Brachman@il.nacdnet.net.

• Grass Carp orders due April 18th
•  All other fish orders due April 27th

Have a question about fish, aquatic plants, or management of ponds? Information regarding ponds and fish is available at the office for your reference.
Aquatic Plants - their identification and management
Management of Small Lakes and Ponds in Illinois
What Fish is This?

The Henry County SWCD holds a flower bulb sale every spring and fall. Wanting to surround your home with beautiful flowers? For further information on the spring and fall flower bulb sale, contact the Henry County Soil and Water Conservation District.

Use these helpful instructions for successful flower bulb planting. Download and print the Spring Planting Guide, Spring Planting Instructions, and Fall Planting Instructions.

The Henry County Soil and Water Conservation District and the Henry County Natural Area Guardians thank you for your support of the flower bulb sale.

The 2012 Spring Bulb Sale will be held on May 1st.  

• Orders are due on April 5, 2012
• Brochures will be available in the future

Contact the Henry County Soil and Water Conservation District for more information regarding the bulb sale!

One of the three R’s of Recycling is ‘Reduce’.  In an attempt to ‘Reduce’ Henry Co. is lessening the amount paper it prints.  Instead of mailing brochures we would like to use email.  Help us ‘Reduce’ by providing your email address if you are interested in any of our sales (trees, rain barrels, fish, or bulbs).

A native plant sale is held every summer. Native plants are available for sale in a wide range of colors, heights and bloom dates. A variety of wildlife is attracted to prairie.  

Would you like to start a native plant garden? Native plants create a desirable habitat for wildlife. Bees, butterflies and birds are attracted to native plants. Find out how to prepare a site for planting, plant, and maintain native plants: Planting Instructions.

The next Native Plant Sale is being planned.

Find detailed information about the native plant species offered for sale.

Nature field guides are sold to promote education of our ecosystem. A variety of nature field guides are in stock at the Henry County SWCD office. Click on this link to view a description of the nature field guides. Topics include trees, native plants, fish, mammals, insects, and birds. Stop by the office to browse through the field guides!

  Download and print a field guide order form!

Marking flags are available in the colors of blue, orange, pink, red, white, and yellow.

• $0.25 per flag
• $10 per bundle of 100
• $95.00 per box of 1000

• 5' Tile Probe
• Tile Probes are made of quality spring steel
• Ball on end of tip makes for easy penetration and removal of probe
• $25 each

Soil Analysis Kits are available for purchase to promote water quality and soil health. Kits are in stock at the Henry County Soil and Water Conservation District office. Download and print a Soil Analysis Kit brochure and order form!

Soil Analysis System Brochure
Soil Testing Kits Order Form
Soil Testing Kits Flyer

Contact the Henry County SWCD for detailed information on the Soil Analysis Kits!