Double El Conservation District
Conserving Natural Resources
Spend three days with a terrific slate of speakers and registration cost of only $45 for all three days! Event Information What does it take to develop a successful livestock enterprise, manage grasslands, stay financially sound, and keep the family involved and working toward a common goal? The Colorado Section of the Society for Range Management […]
Madalynn “Matti” Hlatki, a graduate of Calhan High School received the 27th annual Double El Conservation District (CD) scholarship for $500 with a renewable option of $1000. Matti graduated with a 3.955 GPA. She plans to attend Colorado Mesa University to pursue a degree in Nursing and minor in Anthropology. Upon completion of […]
El Paso County, in partnership with the Town of Palmer Lake is hosting a free seminar and tour to learn about noxious weeds on June 23, 2016 from 8:30 am – 4:00 pm. Topics What are Noxious Weeds and why we care Identification Techniques Treatment Options Management Methods Lunch (included) Nature Walk to Identify Weeds […]
*The following news release provided by Sharon Pattee of the Colorado Association of Conservation Districts. Woodland Park High School’s AP Environmental Science team took first place honors at the 2016 Colorado Envirothon Competition held on April 26 and 27, in Castle Rock! This year’s event took place at the Douglas County Events Center, with a new record […]
CSU Extension in partnership with Elbert County Master Gardeners, are hosting a free tomato and irrigation seminar on Saturday, March 5, 2016 in the Agriculture Building at Elbert County Fair Ground from 1 pm – 3 pm. Elbert County Master Gardeners keynote speakers will share their tips, tricks and lessons-learned to aid you in scoring a bountiful harvest this gardening […]
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 […]
