Educator Mini Grant

The Delaware SWCD educator mini-grant opportunity is designed to support schools and education programs from disciplines demonstrating interests in conservation education, and is available to those interested educational institutions in Delaware County, Ohio. Our Educator Mini Grant program offers educators the chance to apply for one of several conservation education tools to be used in their classrooms or implemented at their schools. The application deadline is June 13, 2025. All awards will be presented prior to September 1, 2025. The number of awards given will be subject to funding availability. Applications can be emailed to efisher@co.delaware.oh.us, or mailed/dropped off to 1610 State Route 521, PO Box 8006, Delaware, OH 43015. Find the application along with more details here: Educator Mini Grant Application 2025

Pre-approved items include:

  • Rain Barrels
  • Workshop Fees: Project WET, WILD, and Learning Tree
  • Native Wildflower Seed Mix
  • Seed Packets
  • Bug Collection Kit
  • Outdoor Compost Bin
  • Tiered Indoor Worm Compost Bin
  • Fall Soil Tests
 

Environmental Education

Delaware SWCD offers resources on environmental education to teachers, educators, summer camps, scout troops, or other organizations. Our education program aims to engage teachers and students on how to protect our county’s soil and water resources.  We accomplish this through the following:

  • Workshops for educators
  • Teacher resources and handouts
  • Loan activities and materials
  • Volunteer opportunities
 Kids planting flowers
For more information, contact us!

Community Outreach

The Delaware SWCD Outreach Program aims to educate the public on how to protect our county’s soil and water resources.  We accomplish this through the following:

  • Workshops for residents
  • County events
  • Volunteer opportunities
  • Newsletters
  • Social media