Upcoming Events

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  Wed, Jun 17

  Managing Invasive Species in Woodlands & Shorelines / 

  Forest Township Hall

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  Jun 17, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

  Forest Township Hall, 3625 Millersburg Blvd, Faribault, MN 55021, USA

  Join individuals from across the Cannon River Watershed for an evening of women-focused conversation and connection on invasive species management across woodland and lake shore ecosystems.
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  Thu, Jul 30

  Passport to Agriculture / 

  Fairgrounds Drive

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  Jul 30, 2026, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM

  Fairgrounds Drive, 1900 Fairgrounds Dr, Faribault, MN 55021, USA

  Join local farmers for an agricultural adventure during this free family event at the Rice County Fairgrounds.
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  Wed, Aug 05

  Southeast Minnesota Soil Health Bus Tour / 

  Springfield

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  Aug 05, 2026, 7:30 AM – Aug 07, 2026, 11:30 AM

  Springfield, Springfield, IL, USA

  Join us for a three-day educational and networking experience to the 2026 National Strip-Tillage Conference.
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  Wed, May 20

  Local Work Group Meeting / 

  Rice SWCD

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  May 20, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

  Rice SWCD, 2211 2nd Ave NW suite 200, Faribault, MN 55021, USA

  Hosted by NRCS and Rice SWCD, the Local Work Group Meeting is an opportunity for farmers and landowners to voice their opinions of local natural resource priorities and criteria for USDA conservation activities and programs.
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  Wed, May 20

  May 2026 Board of Supervisors Meeting / 

  Rice SWCD

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  May 20, 2026, 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

  Rice SWCD, 2211 2nd Ave NW suite 200, Faribault, MN 55021, USA

  The Rice Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) will hold an in-person Board of Supervisors meeting on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at 8:00 a.m.
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  Wed, Apr 15

  Rice SWCD April Board of Supervisors Meeting / 

  Rice SWCD

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  Apr 15, 2026, 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

  Rice SWCD, 2211 2nd Ave NW suite 200, Faribault, MN 55021, USA

  The Rice Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) will hold an in-person Board of Supervisors meeting on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at 8:00 a.m.
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  Wed, Apr 01

  Conservation Across the Landscape - Women in Conservation / 

  Straight River Room, Rice Co. Fairground

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  Apr 01, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

  Straight River Room, Rice Co. Fairground, 1900 Fairgrounds Dr, Faribault, MN 55021, USA

  Individuals from across the region are invited to come together for an evening of women-focused conversation, connection, and inspiration focused on conservation across the landscape.
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  Wed, Mar 18

  Rice SWCD March Board of Supervisors Meeting / 

  Rice SWCD

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  Mar 18, 2026, 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

  Rice SWCD, 2211 2nd Ave NW suite 200, Faribault, MN 55021, USA

  The Rice Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) will hold an in-person Board of Supervisors meeting on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. The meeting will take place at the Rice SWCD office, located at 2211 2nd Avenue NW, Suite 200, in Faribault.
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  Tue, Mar 10

  State of the Cannon: Projects, Progress, & the Future / 

  Zoom

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  Mar 10, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

  Zoom

  This webinar will provide an update on conservation projects, partnerships, and monitoring efforts across the Cannon River Watershed, highlighting progress made to improve water quality and ecosystem health.
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  Wed, Feb 18

  Rice SWCD February Board Meeting / 

  Rice SWCD

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  Feb 18, 2026, 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

  Rice SWCD, 2211 2nd Ave NW suite 200, Faribault, MN 55021, USA

  The Rice Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) will hold an in-person Board of Supervisors meeting on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. The meeting will take place at the Rice SWCD office, located at 2211 2nd Avenue NW, Suite 200, in Faribault.
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  Tue, Feb 17

  HWY 14 Soil Health Winter Workshop / 

  Torey’s Restaurant

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  Feb 17, 2026, 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM

  Torey’s Restaurant, 208 N Cedar Ave, Owatonna, MN 55060, USA

  Strip-Till Makes Dollars and Sense - This educational workshop will focus on practical soil health strategies, with an emphasis on how strip-till and cover crops can improve farm profitability and efficiency.
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  Tue, Feb 10

  Soil Health Workshop for Agronomists by Agronomists / 

  Eagles Club Owatonna

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  Feb 10, 2026, 5:00 PM – Feb 11, 2026, 4:00 PM

  Eagles Club Owatonna, 141 E Rose St, Owatonna, MN 55060, USA

  This workshop is designed for agronomists seeking to deepen their understanding of soil health through expert-led presentations and peer networking opportunities.
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  Tue, Feb 10

  Aquatic Invasives 101: What's in our Waters? / 

  Zoom

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  Feb 10, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

  Zoom

  Participants will learn about the common aquatic invasive species found locally, how to identify them, and why they pose a threat to lakes and rivers. Practical steps to prevent the spread of invasive species and help protect local waters will also be discussed.
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  Wed, Jan 14

  January 2026 Board of Supervisors Meeting / 

  Rice SWCD

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  Jan 14, 2026, 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

  Rice SWCD, 2211 2nd Ave NW Suite 200, Faribault, MN 55021, USA

  The Rice Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) will hold an in-person Board of Supervisors Meeting in January. The meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at 8:00 am at the Rice SWCD office, 2211 2nd Ave NW, Suite 200 in Faribault.
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  Tue, Jan 13

  From Field to Faucet: Nitrate Risks in Karst Regions / 

  Zoom

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  Jan 13, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

  Zoom

  Martin Larsen of the Olmsted Soil & Water Conservation District will explain how karst landscapes work, why they’re vulnerable to nitrate pollution, and what landowners can do to protect drinking water.
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  Tue, Dec 16

  Opening the River: Fish Passage Dams on the Cannon / 

  Zoom

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  Dec 16, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

  Zoom

  Anna Holman of Clean River Partners will explain how converting old dams on the Cannon River to fish passage dams can restore ecological connectivity, improve water quality, and enhance public safety.
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  Wed, Dec 10

  Rice SWCD monthly board meeting / 

  Rice SWCD Offices

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  Dec 10, 2025, 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM

  Rice SWCD Offices, 2211 2nd Ave NW Suite 200, Faribault, MN 55021, USA
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  Wed, Nov 12

  Rice SWCD monthly board meeting / 

  Faribault

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  Nov 12, 2025, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

  Faribault, 2211 2nd Ave NW suite 200, Faribault, MN 55021, USA