

2025 Soil and Water Stewardship Week
April 27-May 4, 2025
Whether you live in the city, the mountains, or by the coast, habitats are all around us. From urban parks to forests, wetlands to grasslands, these habitats are key to our survival. They help filter our water, protect our soil, and provide homes for wildlife. No matter where you are, your local habitat plays a role in keeping our environment healthy.
Join the Lancaster Soil and Water Conservation District, in partnership with the National Association of Conservation Districts, as we celebrate Stewardship Week 2025, from April 27 – May 4. This year’s theme is “Home is Where the Habitat Is.” Whether it's the Lindsey Pettus Greenway, Forty Acre Rock, Andrew Jackson State Park, or your neighborhood green space, we all depend on these places to stay healthy.
We’re here to help you learn how to protect and improve the habitats in our community. Let’s work together to keep them thriving!
"Stewardship Week 2025, hosted by Lancaster County Soil and Water Conservation District in partnership with the National Association of Conservation Districts, is happening from April 27th to May 4th. This year’s theme, ‘Home is Where the Habitat Is,’ highlights the importance of protecting local habitats like forests, wetlands, and parks. Join us in celebrating these vital spaces and learn how you can help conserve and restore them. For more information, visit www.lancasterswcd.com."



Jack's Garden
This year we are featuring the book Jack’s Garden by Henry Cole.
Each library in Lancaster County will receive a copy of this book in honor of our stewardship week.
Coloring Contest
Coloring Contest for all ages
K4 to Adults
You may pick up your coloring sheet at any Lancaster County Library or you may find it on this link.
To upload your picture to the contest you can use our google form.
Deadline to enter is
May 12, 2025
Prizes awarded in each category for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place
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K4-K5
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Elementary
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Middle
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High
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Adults


FREE Tour
Enter To Win A Eastern Redbud Tree

During this week, every elementary student in the public school system in Lancaster County will receive a free packet of sunflower seeds. 7,200 seeds packets will be given out promoting our Cool Beans Seed Library and our soil and water stewardship week.
