Double El Conservation District
Conserving Natural Resources
Monday, March 14, 2016 Double El Conservation in partnership with Natural Resources Conservation Service and the Colorado State Forest Service will be conducting a free Windbreak Design and Tree Workshop at Simla School on March 14, 2016 at 7:00 pm. The workshop is open to anyone who is interested in learning how to successfully grow trees in our area […]
The NRCS with Burlington and Flagler Conservation District, will host a workshop to learn more about soil health test on March 8th from 10:30 – noon at the Burlington Community Building. If you can’t attend the Burlington Seminar, a brief presentation will be given at Flagler Conservation District , 319 Main Ave in Flagler from […]
About Colorado Envirothon In 1979, the Soil and Water Conservation Districts of Pennsylvania created an “Environmental Olympics” competition to encourage engagement of high school students in conservation and environmental issues. Quickly becoming popular as a hand-on, outdoor competition to both challenge and test participating student’s knowledge of key issues facing our world, the program grew […]
Food, Fiber & More The Colorado Foundation for Agriculture (CFA) will be providing two opportunities for teachers to attend the 2016 AgriCULTURE in the Classroom (AITC) Summer Institute. YUMA – June 13-17, 2016 or DENVER – June 27- July1, 2016 Course Details: This is a five day course designed for teachers who have little or […]
Deadline for the 2016 Double El Conservation district scholarship for high school seniors is March 23rd (postmarks included). Each year, Double El Conservation selects a winner on the basis of leadership qualities, high school and community activities, financial need, academic record, character and sincerity. How to Apply: For full details and application download for submission, please […]
Our deepest condolences extended to the friends and family in wake of the tragic loss of Ed Butler, who served the community and conservation efforts of Agate Conservation District since 1997. Services to be held on Friday, January 29, 2016 at 10:30 a.m.
Learn how to save time and money in the years to come, enjoy the benefits of your tree planting investment more quickly, simply by implementing survival accessories at time of planting.
From ground preparation to planting of your trees, McKnight Tree Planting Service of Calhan, Colorado provides the labor and equipment for your tree planting project, starting at $5 per tree. Call (719) 659-9511 for information regarding custom needs and pricing for your project.
Double El and Agate Conservation Districts (CD) are announcing the upcoming election of board members for four year terms. Election will be held Tuesday May 3rd of 2016. 2016 Election Year Info: Self-nomination petition can be accepted until Friday, February 26, 2016 in the office located at 504 Washington Ave., Simla, Colorado. Write-ins are possible […]
Join soil health pioneer, Gabe Brown, at Burlington Community Center on February 8, 2016 from 10a – 2p (early registration of $25 includes lunch!) to learn how this North Dakota farmer and his family are holistically integrating their grazing and no-till cropping systems to regenerate soil health, one of our greatest resources. Brought to you by the Burlington Conservation District.
