‘Tis the season! Take advantage of plant hardiness and grow through the winter. Many spring flower bulbs need a cold dormancy period in order to bloom. Late season crops can keep growing through the winter, especially if you include some frost protection. #gardening #winter

Happy new year! For the next couple weeks, our Watershed Wednesday posts are going to feature the winners of our Jim Claypool Art & Writing contest, centered around KY wetlands! Here are the winners from Chenoweth Elementary school. #Louisville #conservation #art

Happy new year! Set yourself up for success with protected crops and an extended growing season to make the most of your gardens and farms. REMINDER: Cost-share applications for High Tunnels and Low Tunnels close on January 15th! TWO WEEKS REMAINING! #gardening #environment

‘Tis the season to care for gardens! Nature is always at work. Winter is a great time to prune shrubs and trees. For dormant perennials, consider holding off cutting back, as many of our native insects love the plant matter! #gardening #conservation #winter

For this week's Watershed Wednesday, check out the winners from Dunn Elementary in the Soil & Water District's Art & Writing Contest! This year's theme was: Kentucky Wetlands Up Close. #Louisville #wetlands #kentuckyconservation #conservation #art

REMINDER: Cost-share applications for High Tunnels and Low Tunnels close on January 15th! Get your application in and extend your growing season! ONE WEEK REMAINING! #conservation #winter #gardening #costshare #gardeningtips #environment

eventbrite.com/e/native-garde… 🌼Native Gardening 101 Workshop. We are hosting workshops teaching the basics of native plant gardening - take home free plants! President's Day, 2/16/26. RSVP today! As this workshop is on a holiday, we encourage folks to bring their children with them!

REMINDER: Cost-share applications for High Tunnels and Low Tunnels close on January 15th! Get your application in and extend your growing season! THREE DAYS REMAINING! #conservation #winter #gardening #costshare #gardeningtips #environment

For this week's Watershed Wednesday, check out the winner from Palmer-Ball Academy in the Soil & Water District's Art & Writing Contest! This year's theme was: Kentucky Wetlands Up Close. #Louisville #wetlands #kentuckyconservation #conservation #art

REMINDER: Cost-share applications for High Tunnels and Low Tunnels close on January 15th! Get your application in and extend your growing season! ONE DAY REMAINING! #conservation #winter #gardening #costshare #gardeningtips #environment

TODAY is the LAST DAY to get in your applications for cost-shares for High Tunnels and Low Tunnels. Applications close TODAY at end of business. Get your application in and extend your growing season! #conservation #winter #gardening #costshare #gardeningtips #environment

With less to do outside you can have time to plan what to plant and when, when it will bloom/ripen, etc. It’s great for plotting out where you want greenery & other garden features. It’s also the key time to get your soil tested - spring is right around the corner! #gardening

🌼Native Gardening 101 Workshop. We are hosting workshops teaching the basics of native plant gardening - take home free plants! President's Day, 2/16/26. RSVP today! As this workshop is on a holiday, we encourage folks to bring their children with them! eventbrite.com/e/native-garde…

‘Tis the season to care for gardens! Take some time to tune up your equipment. Spring will be here before you know it! Before the planting season, you can make sure all your tools are ready for use by giving them a little love. #conservation #gardening #wintermaintenance #gardens

For this week's Watershed Wednesday, check out the winners COUNTY-WIDE in the Soil & Water District's Art & Writing Contest! This year's theme was: Kentucky Wetlands Up Close. #Louisville #wetlands #kentuckyconservation #conservation #art

The Jefferson County Soil and Water Conservation District has a vacant supervisor position! To learn more, visit eec.ky.gov/Natural-Resour…. Vacancy Nomination petitions must be received by 02/16/2026. Contact us for a nomination petition: [email protected] or (502) 499-1900

Welcome to Watershed Wednesdays! Every Wednesday we will be sharing information about our local watersheds and how you play an important role in water conservation. We all live downstream. #watershedwednesday #waterconservation #conservation #watershed

A hearty welcome to the District's newest addition, Kris Mann! They'll be working as the District's Natural Resources Specialist. Read a little bit more about Kris at jeffcd.org/board-staff

🌼Native Gardening 101 Workshop. We are hosting workshops teaching the basics of native plant gardening - take home free plants! President's Day, 2/16/26. RSVP today! As this workshop is on a holiday, we encourage folks to bring their children with them! eventbrite.com/e/native-garde…

Pollution comes from many sources and impacts our waterways. The Ohio River is one of the most polluted waterways in the US, but we can make a difference by addressing all the sources of pollution through our actions and regulatory changes. We all live downstream! #conservation