Double El Conservation District
Conserving Natural Resources
Looking for seedling tress? The Double El Conservation District has a number of large tube Rocky Mountain Junipers, Bristlecone Pine and Bosnian Pine, in addition to some bare root Wood’s Wild roses. Please call the district office at (719) 541-2359 x 180 for prices and availability or Contact Us for more information.
The Double El Conservation District is hosting its annual local work group meeting to acquire input from it’s patrons on conservation issues concerning them. The public in invited and encouraged to attend this meeting on Thursday, June 6th at 7:00 pm at the Simla Branch Library. Refreshments will be served.
Due to recent winter storms, our Large Tree Distribution day has been moved to Friday, April 19, 2019. Location and times remain the same: Warehouse located at the corner of Buffalo and Sioux, Simla, Colorado, from 8:30 a.m to 7:00 p.m.
Just a reminder, the Thirtieth Annual Double El Conservation District Scholarship deadline for application is Friday, April 5, 2019. Past Scholarship News:
For those wishing to order from our Large Tree Program, the deadline has been extended to March 24th. To place your order, please visit our Large Tree program.
Join Elbert County Extension for the third installment in their seminar series highlighting responsible land stewardship with experts in conservation, range, small acreage, and vegetation management. Speakers will address federal programs offered by the NRCS, rangeland inventories, small acreage management and seed mixes specific to Elbert County. Seminar Info & Registration Information When: January 19, […]
Double El CD is hosting a free Windbreak Workshop on January 14, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. at the Simla School Cafeteria 18091 CR 125, Simla, CO. Topics covered include tree selection, tree spacing, windbreak placement, and tree planting and care. Door prizes will be given away!! Refreshments will be served. Additionally, we have a Matching Grant […]
The Double El Conservation District (CD) has received a Colorado State Conservation Board Matching Grant to provide cost share assistance for Pest/Noxious weeds, including Prairie Dogs, Canada Thistle and Leafy Spurge The cost share funds are a service of the Double El CD to help landowners improve and enhance their land. Approved applications can receive […]
The Double El Conservation District (CD) has received a Colorado Matching Grants to provide cost share assistance for Windbreaks, Living Snow Fences. The cost share funds are a service of the Double El CD to help landowners improve and enhance their land. Approved applications can receive up to 50% reimbursement of actual cost of conservation […]
Double El Conservation District is hiring a part-time position as follows: District Manager (Administrative Assistant). Hours are approximately 32 hrs per week. Salary range $12-$15 hourly commensurate with experience. Requirements: Applicant must be able to pass drug screening and a USDA security clearance check Agricultural experience preferred Position requires High School Diploma or GED, computer […]
