Absorbing the World
Have you ever watched a dry sponge thrown into a tub of water? What does it do? When immersed in the water, it absorbs as much water as it can possibly hold. Children are the same. If you have ever Read More
Carbon in the Soil
Carbon is the topic of many Ag magazine articles. What role does carbon play in the soil? Walden here. Carbon, which is usually called soil organic matter, is the stuff that makes your fields productive. I like to work in Read More
Respect the Process
Have you ever just sat back and observed a child playing? When we give children the tools, space, and encouragement, they can expert problem solvers and teachers. As someone who likes to be organized and have everything go according to Read More
The Scoop on Poop
Welcome back to another edition of Blogging BMP’s! As I flipped my calendar over to the new month, Icouldn’t help but notice the best week of the year is almost here! What week is that you ask? Well, it’s ElkhartCounty Read More
Native Stabilization
Welcome back to another edition of Blogging BMP’s! If you have not noticed, this issue of Grass Roots is focusing heavily on Native plants and the many benefits that a native prairie can offer both for the functionality and aesthetics Read More
Ephemeral Education
This year, we celebrated the 150th Arbor Day in downtown Goshen. There was tree climbing, singing, face painting, and many educational booths. The Elkhart County SWCD, along with Indiana Master Naturalist (IMN) alumni, set up an interactive display along with Read More