Vermillion County
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Phillip Cox is the Agriculture & Natural Resources Educator in Vermillion County. He is on the Indiana Small Farm Conference team and has served on the Trade Show subcommittee for the past several years. He also coordinates programming that includes such topics as pesticide safety, native plants, invasive species, gardening, natural resources, farming, wildlife management, and forestry.
Contact Us
Purdue Extension
Extension Educator - Vermillion County
cox119@purdue.edu
765-492-5330
SOIL TESTING AVAILABLE
Soil testing is recommended every 3 – 5 years. The Purdue Extension Vermillion County Office will take your garden soil samples (they must be dry) for nutrient & pH analysis and send them to a soils lab for fertilizer recommendations for $15. For $10 more an organic matter analysis will be completed. Soil sample bags, sample forms, and instructions can be picked up at the Office. For details, call 765-492-5330 or email cox119@purdue.edu .
** Some of these events have fliers, we are no longer allowed to place them on the Purdue website. If you would like to inquire about an event to see if we have one you can share, contact the office 765-492-5330. We can email you one to keep or publish. Thank you for your understanding.
“Over the River and Through the Woods” 5K/10K and MorningFest, September 26,, 9:00 am – Noon @ Reeder Park, Montezuma, IN
The Vermillion Trails Alliance (VTA) will host the annual “Over the River and Through the Woods” 5K/10K and MorningFest from 9 a.m. to Noon on Saturday, Sept. 26, at Reeder Park, 465 N. Washington St., Montezuma.
The 5K/10K begins in Parke County’s Reeder Park and leads participants across the iconic Montezuma B&O Walking Bridge, over the Wabash River, before winding into Vermillion County’s scenic trail system along the former B&O railroad. The event is stroller-friendly and family friendly—kids in strollers are no charge. Well-behaved, leashed dogs are also welcome and encouraged to participate.
This fundraiser was created to spotlight the Montezuma Walking Bridge and foster collaboration between Vermillion Trails Alliance, Parke Trails Alliance, and the Montezuma Park Board. There is no admission to enjoy the MorningFest event. For more details and 5K/10K registration information visit www.runsignup.com/Race/IN/Montezuma/OvertheRiverandThroughtheWoods5k .
Aris Farm Open Barn, September 26 - 27, 10:00am – 5:00pm
FREE Aris Farm is located at 143 W 1800 S, Clinton, IN (just west of Universal). For details call 812-243-9043 or email aris-farm@live.com .
Fall Foliage Walk at Cayuga Park, September 29, 6:00 – 7:30 pm
FREE Everyone is invited to a free fall foliage walk at Cayuga Park, home of the Vermillion County Fairgrounds, on Tuesday, September 29, 6:00 – 7:30 pm starting at the 4-H Community Bldg., Fairgrounds Rd., Cayuga, IN. Purdue Extension Educator, Phil Cox, will lead the walk while teaching participants how to identify the diverse species of trees in this beautiful park. In addition, up to 8 copies of “101 Trees of Indiana: A Field Guide” will be given away to those who attend. Preregistration is not required. In case of rain, an alternative tree identification event will be held inside the 4-H Community Bldg. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.
If you are in need of accommodations or an interpreter to attend this program, contact Phil Cox, Purdue Extension-Vermillion County Office, at 765-492-5330 or cox119@purdue.edu by September 22. Purdue University is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action institution.
Vermillion County Tree Giveaway. Orders due by September 30.
FREE For Vermillion County residents only. The program is similar to last year. The Vermillion Co. SWCD will collect order forms and submit a bulk order to the nursery on October 1st. You will be contacted next spring letting you know that your order is available for pickup.
Here is the link to the google form that lets you fill out your order:
October Big (Bird Count) Day @ Atherton Island Natural Area, October 10, 9:00am – 11:00
$5 Be part of October Big Day, a global birding celebration that fuels migration research and conservation. Spend a fall morning exploring Atherton Island Natural Area and add your bird observations—counts, photos, or audio—to a worldwide effort in citizen science. Dr. Ben Cvengros will be leading the way!
$5 registration is required for this event at https://obd2026.eventbrite.com
October Big (Bird Count) Day @ Atherton Island Natural Area, October 10, 9:00 – 11:00 am
$5 Be part of October Big Day, a global birding celebration that fuels migration research and conservation. Spend a fall morning exploring Atherton Island Natural Area and add your bird observations—counts, photos, or audio—to a worldwide effort in citizen science. Dr. Ben Cvengros will be leading the way!
$5 registration is required for this event at https://obd2026.eventbrite.com Flier attached.
Fall Foliage Walk at John O. Whitaker Woods Nature Preserve (Clay Co.), October 17, 10:00 – 11:30 am
FREE For details see: https://ouabachelandconservancy.org/events