‘From the Farm’ to focus on wetlands, grass management and weed control

Corn field at Carter Historic Farm, with Zimmerman School in the background

The Wood Soil and Water Conservation District is hosting a “From the Farm” event on Wednesday, July 27, at 6:30 p.m., at Carter Historic Farm, 18331 Carter Road, Bowling Green.

Mark Witt, ODNR Division of Wildlife Private Lands Biologist, and Kelly Copeland, NRCS Resource Conservationist, will discuss wetlands, grass management, and weed control on Conservation Reserve Program acres.  

Attendees will take a tractor ride to the 20-acre wetland restoration project area behind Zimmerman Schoolhouse.  

The event is free and open to the community.  Contact the district office to RSVP at 419-354-5517, on Facebook, or online at www.woodswcd.com to ensure enough resource materials and snacks are provided.