Double El/Agate Conservation
Districts
Serving landowners in parts of Elbert, El Paso and Lincoln Counties
P.O. Box 215, 504 Washington Simla, CO 80835 Phone: 719-541-2359 Fax 719-541-3061
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Double El/Agate Conservation
Districts
Serving landowners in parts of Elbert, El Paso and Lincoln Counties P.O. Box 215, 504 Washington Simla, CO 80835 Phone: 719-541-2359 Fax 719-541-3061
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April 11th Tree Distribution for all tree orders. Distribution will be at warehouse on 500 Antelope from 8:30 am to 8 pm. Extra seedling trees are available on a first come, first serve basis. Seedling Tree Program click here for more information on the program for local landowners. The plants are sold at production costs to the landowner by the Forest Service for the Trees for Conservation Program. The tree seedling program is designed for tree plantings on your property. There are many different types of species available but order soon to get the most popular species before they sell out.
$1000 COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP $1000 college scholarship is available to students residing in the Double El Conservation District. Applications are due April 15th. For more information or an application form, call 719-541-2359 x 101.
Cost Share Assistance available to Landowners Cost share assistance grant funding available to Agate & Double El CD landowners to install conservation practices. Applications are being accepted for consideration of conservation projects. Agate CD landowners applications due January 18th. Double El CD landowners applications due February 1st. Call the office for an application or for more information (719-541-2359 x 101.
Upcoming Seminars Private Applicators Pesticide Class: Sat April 12, Ag Building on Elbert County Fair Grounds in Kiowa, CO. Cost $40. RSVP by April 9th. Phone 719-541-2361 or 303-621-3162. Must have a minimum of 15 for event. Mountain Plover Festival: April 25, 26, 27: Karval Community Alliance in Karval, Colorado. Bird Watching, Wildlife viewing, country hospitality, western entertainment, antiques and arts & craft fair. $150 per participant includes day tours and meals for entire week-end. Sat only $100; Sun only $75. Register by April 15th. Call 719-446-5354 to register or for more information. Teacher Conservation Workshop: June 16-20 Trinchera Ranch, in Ft. Garland, Colorado. K-12 teachers. Earn college credit. Workshop includes all lodging, meals, and credit fees. Cost for workshop is $100. Four field trips in three days-mountains, sand dunes, wetlands and fertile fields. Scholarships are available for area teachers from Double El and Agate Conservation Districts. Phone 719-541-2359 x 101 for information or to register by May 20th. Camp Rocky: July 6-12 Award winning Outdoor environmental adventures for youth ages 14-19 near Divide, Colorado. Cost for camp is $225 all inclusive. Scholarships available to area youth from Double El and Agate Conservation Districts. Call 719-541-2359 x 101 for information and/or to register by May 20th.
Conservation Districts provide the following services to landowners: Seedling Trees Tree Survival Accessories - Weed Barrier Polymer, Rabbit Guards, and Drip Irrigation Systems Grass Seed for Native and Introduced Species Assistance with tree species selection and wind break design Distribution of educational information to schools, groups, and individuals Conservation Educational Workshops Living snow fence projects Scholarships for youth and Teachers for Conservation Education Funding assistance to install conservation projects
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