Albany County Soil and Water Conservation District

06/04/2026

The District is hosting an iMapInvasives training workshop here at our office on July 7, 2026. Reach out if you have questions or would like to register.

05/28/2026

The Conservation District is looking forward to participating in the event! We will have wildlife boxes and rain barrels available for purchase, so stop by and see us.

As part of our pollinator initiative, we will also be giving away a free Liatris plant to the first 50 customers who visit our booth.

🌼THIS SATURDAY!🌼 Garden Education Fair (Rain or Shine)
Saturday, May 30th | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM | CCE Albany County, Voorheesville | Free
Come enjoy the Fair and support the Master Gardener community education programs! Visit our website for event details including a list of plant varieties available at the sale: https://albany.cce.cornell.edu/events/2026/05/30/garden-education-fair-rain-or-shine

05/20/2026

We are currently seeking a Part-Time Clerk to join our team.
Qualifications:
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Basic computer proficiency
• Ability to work independently and professionally
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
Application deadline: June 19, 2026
Please see vacancy announcement for details.
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05/14/2026

The Capital Region (CR) Envirothon brings together high school students from Albany, Columbia, Montgomery, Rensselaer, Schenectady, and Schoharie counties for a hands-on environmental science competition focused on wildlife, forestry, soils, aquatics, and current environmental issues. The 2026 event, held at the New York Power Authority Visitor Center in Gilboa, included 22 participating teams.

The Berne Knox Westerlo Senior team (Berne-Knox-Westerlo FFA) took first place for Albany County and has the opportunity to participate in the NYS Envirothon at the end of May.
We would like to thank the students, advisors, volunteers and the staff of the NY Power Authority for helping make this such a successful event. Without your support, this event would not be possible.

Programs like the Envirothon help inspire the next generation of environmental leaders in our communities. Please reach out to the Conservation District if you would like to support the event in the future.

05/07/2026

🌱♻️ Happy International Compost Awareness Week! ♻️🌱

Vermicomposting — composting with worms — is a great way to recycle food scraps into nutrient-rich castings that help plants thrive naturally. These tiny worms turn kitchen waste into one of the best soil amendments for gardens, flowers, and houseplants!

Feel free to reach out to the Conservation District for a brochure on how to do this in your own kitchen.

05/05/2026

FARMERS — let’s get you seen. 🌱🚜

Join Harvest Connection and put your farm directly in front of local customers who are actively looking to buy fresh, local products. Whether you sell produce, meat, eggs, maple, baked goods, or more—this is your chance to expand your reach without adding another middleman.

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✔️ Easy to update your listings
✔️ Connect with customers in your community

Your farm. Your story. Your market.

Sign up today 👉 HarvestConnection-NY.com

05/04/2026

Rain Barrels are back in stock! $82.00 each (includes the tax)

Each Rain Barrel is fully re-purposed, comes with a hard top, wide mouth, removable lid, a screen, a plastic threaded spigot, one 3/4” overflow valve and a choice between two ports to place your spigot. Dimensions are 39” tall, 24” diameter and 20 lbs. empty.

If you are interested in stopping by to take a look, please reach out to arrange a time/day.

04/28/2026

The District Office will be closed on April 29th for the Capital Region Envirothon.

Send a message to learn more

04/21/2026

We still have some extras left from our pickup this past weekend. If you are interested, please give us a call to set up a time to stop in and take a look. Thanks!

04/14/2026

We will have **extra trees and shrubs available for purchase** at the pickup site along with wildlife boxes - April 17th and 18th.

🌱 These will be sold on a **first come, first served** basis

So if you missed the sale or just want to add a few more to your purchase, be sure to come early and snag some extras!

📍 Available at the pickup location during scheduled pickup times

Send a message to learn more