Capitol CD Develops “Ben Franklin Career & Technical Center” Outdoor Classroom with Help from the 2023 Friends of NACD District Grants Program 08/27/2024
[caption id="attachment_55402" align="alignleft" width="336"] Chairman Hudson meeting with contractors on site for site preparation bidding.[/caption] The Capitol Conservation District recently developed the “Ben Franklin Career & Technical Center” Outdoor Classroom, a one-of-a-kind education program that encompasses aquatics, forestry, wildlife, soils, and agriculture through hands-on, exploratory learning in Kanawha County, West Virginia. The project was developed…… Continue reading →
Oklahoma County CD Develops Local Conservation Project and Education Programming Using Friends of NACD District Grant 08/06/2024
[caption id="attachment_55302" align="alignleft" width="375"] Urban native planting project supported by Oklahoma County CD’s “Sowing Seeds for Stewardship” Program.[/caption] In 2023, with the help of a Friends of NACD Grant, Oklahoma County Conservation District (OKCCD) spearheaded two impactful projects aimed at promoting sustainable practices and fostering environmental stewardship within the community. The first initiative involved organizing…… Continue reading →
Campbell County CD Leverages Friends of NACD Grant to Develop “Roots Run Deep” Educational Soil Trailer Project 07/22/2024
[caption id="attachment_55213" align="alignright" width="300"] Students and adults learn about root systems from CCCD’s District Manager, Cheyenne Love at the 2024 Ag Expo.[/caption] In 2023, the Campbell County Conservation District (CD) designed and developed a mobile educational “Soil Trailer” in partnership with the Bird Conservancy of the Rockies, Wyoming Community Foundation, Audubon Rockies, and the Friends…… Continue reading →
Oxford County SWCD Implements an Agroforestry and Climate Resiliency Demonstration Project with Support from a Friends of NACD District Grant 07/08/2024
[caption id="attachment_55062" align="alignleft" width="322"] Spring workshop highlighting how using timber stand improvement practices enhance songbird habitat.[/caption] In 2023, with the help of the Friends of NACD District Grant Program, Oxford County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) began implementing their Agroforestry and Climate Resiliency Demonstration Project on a portion of the Tenmile River Demonstration Forest.…… Continue reading →
Wilkes County SWCD Builds Mobile Soils Classroom with Help from the Friends of NACD District Grants Program 06/25/2024
In 2023, the Wilkes County Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD) in Wilkes County, North Carolina, used funds from the Friends of NACD District Grants Program to support the expansion and mobilization of their wide-reaching conservation education program. The Mobile Soils Classroom recently developed by the Wilkes County SWCD is a one-of-a-kind classroom on wheels…… Continue reading →
Greene County Conservation District Builds Community Partnerships through Pollinator Education Program 06/10/2024
In 2023, the Greene County Conservation District (CD) in western Alabama was awarded a Friends of NACD District Grant to construct an educational “Bee Friendly” Garden Project at their field office. In partnership with the Alabama Conservation District Employees Association, local USDA agency partners, local extension offices, gardening clubs/organizations, and others, the Greene County CD…… Continue reading →
James River SCD Encourages Community Conservation Exploration and Education 04/09/2024
In 2023, the James River Soil Conservation District (SCD) in Dickey County, North Dakota, hosted a variety of educational programs for children and adults with help from the Friends of NACD Grant program. With this grant they were able to increase awareness of natural resource conservation, showcase native flora and fauna to local urban communities,…… Continue reading →
Agriculture & Sustainable Energy STEM Career Academy Tricities 11/02/2023
Benton Conservation District (BCD) is a proud recipient of the Friends of NACD Grant in 2023. BCD partnered with Benton PUD, Washington Grain Commission, Franklin PUD, Grant PUD, Energy Northwest, Franklin Conservation District, Walla Walla Conservation District, Pacific Northwest National Labs, Washington State University Tri-Cities, City of Richland Energy Services, CHS Sun Basin Growers, Educational…… Continue reading →
Caldwell-Travis SWCD Engages Community on the Importance of Preserving Working Lands with Help from a Friends of NACD District Grant 05/30/2023
By Marla Heger, Outreach Coordinator, Caldwell-Travis SWCD Located adjacent to the increasingly urbanized Austin-San Antonio corridor, the Caldwell-Travis Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) saw the need to expand dialogue with area residents, both new and established, on the importance of preserving working lands. Receiving a 2022 Friends of NACD District Grant helped the district…… Continue reading →
Friends of NACD District Grant Helps Maine Districts Promote Conservation on All Lands With New Certified Conservation Landscape Program 05/08/2023
By Aleta McKeage, Waldo County SWCD Technical Director In Maine, the Waldo County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) and our partner, Knox-Lincoln SWCD, have created an innovative new program, the Certified Conservation Landscape Program, to promote the implementation of conservation best management practices on all lands. This free certification program helps all types of…… Continue reading →