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This event welcomes new members who joined SWCS after February 15, 2026. SWCS Program Manager Renee Bouldin will present this welcome via Zoom and share tips for making the most of your SWCS membership and connecting with fellow conservationists. Advanced registration is required. New members should check their inboxes for... Read More on New Member Welcome | June 2026

This event has been organized by ELP participant Hannah Booms, a soil conservationist with NRCS. Contact Hannah for more information. 

The Alabama Chapter of the Soil and Water Conservation Society invites you to Exploring Conservation for Future Generations. The conference will be held at the Irondale, Alabama from June 9-11, 2026. Full Details

Nahant Marsh Education Center 4220 Wapello Avenue, Davenport, IA 52802 |  Phone: 563-336-3370 Join conservation professionals for a full day of learning, discussion, and field experience at  Nahant Marsh – one of the largest wetland complexes on the Mississippi River.  Explore soil health, water quality, habitat restoration, climate resilience, and... Read More on Iowa Chapter Meeting

The Toxic Action Lab will be tabling and providing handouts, including flyers, giveaways, and Sweetwater's Donuts and coffee at the 2026 Lake Allegan Carp Derby. The Toxic Action Lab works alongside residents to educate and empower communities facing emerging contamination and community health concerns. We have partnered with Justice for... Read More on 2026 Lake Allegan Carp Derby - Tabling

Roots to Results: Advanced Soil Health Workshop Program is a year-long professional development opportunity for agriculture and conservation professionals seeking to deepen their expertise in soil health systems. Hosted by Dubuque Farmer to Farmer in partnership with regional and national conservation organizations, this advanced program combines classroom instruction, hands-on field... Read More on Workshop 3 | Roots to Results: Advanced Soil Health Workshop Program (copy) (copy)

Register This workshop provides a comprehensive look at peer review, teaching participants how to assess papers, write reports, and navigate ethical considerations. Attendees will develop strategies for effective reviewing and understand their responsibilities as peer reviewers. The workshop will cover: •    What to do when you receive an invitation •  ... Read More on Essentials of effective and impactful peer reviewing

Join SWCS CEO Clare Lindahl and SWCS member and Minnesota Soil Health Coalition Executive Director Mark Gutierrez for a virtual dialogue with a farmer where conservation professionals can get ALL their questions about farming answered. Many conservation professionals didn’t grow up on a farm or are new to positions. It... Read More on What the Farm Is Going on Out There?

We invite you to attend our annual Summer Solstice event, a day filled with engaging tours, presentations, industry discussions, and networking focused on ecological restoration and native plants. Register This event is organized by ELP participant Adrian Coppage, Wisconsin Territory Manager, Pizzo Group

Restoring previously tilled lands to their original state—in this case lowland prairie—takes time, resources and careful planning. The collection of local seed is an essential part of this process, as it is better adapted to our climate than commercially available alternatives. Additionally, many of the species we're cultivating are difficult... Read More on Volunteer Seed Collection | June

Join the SWCS Hoosier Chapter on June 24! Register by June 17. 

Reflect on your experiences in the program, revisit and update your leadership visions from Module 1, and learn about opportunities to stay engaged and involved with SWCS. This session is for participants of the 2026 SWCS Emerging Leaders Program class. It will be recorded and distributed to those unable to... Read More on 2026 ELP Program Wrap Up Webinar

Registration is open! The Nebraska Chapter's 2026 Annual Meeting heads to Ord and Valley County for three days of tours, presentations, awards, and good company. Darwin Hinrichs has assembled a fantastic program that showcases the conservation and agricultural work of this part of the state.  Register Thursday, June 25 12:00... Read More on Nebraska SWCS Annual Meeting

Join the Coles County FLASH group on Tuesday, June 30, for From Farm to Faucet, a stacked field day covering soil health, cover crops, and water quality. This field day series provides the opportunity to understand how farmers and water treatment plants interact with our local waterways. During this field... Read More on From Farm to Faucet: Cover Crops, Soil Health, and Water Quality Field Day

Register Conflict is a natural part of leadership, collaboration, and community-based conservation work. In this Conservation Voices webinar, two SWCS board directors will share practical strategies for navigating difficult conversations, managing conflict professionally, and building productive working relationships across different perspectives and priorities. Through a combination of communication tools and... Read More on Resolving Conflicts in Conservation | Conservation Voices