6021 Development Drive, Suite 2, Charleston, IL 61920 info@colescountyswcd.org 217-345-3901 ext. 3

Coles County Soil & Water Conservation District

Government Shutdown

Coles County SWCD staff will be working remotely for the duration of the government shutdown. They will not have access to their regular office, phones, or emails. Many SWCD services will continue. Please reach out to info@colescountyswcd.org if you need…
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We’re Hiring!

The Coles County Soil and Water Conservation District is currently looking for an Administrative Coordinator. This position is part time (20 hours) and the schedule can be flexible- hours must be worked during office hours (8am-4:30pm). Our Administrative Coordinator works…
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Sponsors Sought for Third Grade Arbor Day Program

Although it may not feel like spring outside, we are anticipating warmer weather and that means gearing up to teach Coles County’s third graders all about trees this Arbor Day! Every third grade classroom that we visit will be presented…
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Education Update

Coles County SWCD’s Education Coordinator Misti Neal Lewis has been busy visiting area schools and delivering hands-on conservation and agriculture education to Coles County’s students. Last quarter, she visited second grade classrooms around the county and led the students in…
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Notice of Election of Directors

To All Owners and Occupiers of Lands Lying Within the Boundaries of Coles County Soil and Water Conservation District: Notice is hereby given that an election will be held on the 6th day of February, 2025 from 7:00am to 5:30pm…
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Fall is the Season for Forestry Management

Illinois has over 4.8 million acres of forest land, most of which, about 83%, is privately owned. With the weather cooling down and the leaves dropping, it’s time to start thinking about forestry management plans and this season’s management goals.…
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