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 Email: cherylchurchscd@att.net
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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 Email: cherylchurchscd@att.net
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS:
JULY: July 5: Office closed in observance of July 4th Independence Day July 6: Agate CD Board Meeting, 7 PM, Agate Church Basement Juy 14: Double El CD Board Meeting, 6:30 Office
AUGUST: Aug 2: CRP sign up begins. Farm Service Agency, 719-541-2261 ext 1 Aug 6: Rangeland Plant ID & Grazing Management, Prairie CD, 9:30-11:30, 719-743-2501 for more info. Aug 10: Agate CD Board Meeting, 7 PM, Agate Church Basement Aug 12: Double El CD Board Meeting, 6:30 office Aug 14: Land management pasture walks. El Paso County CD 8:30 am Breakfast walk, Hanover/South Area; 12:30 pm Black Forest/ North Area. RSVP 719-473-7104 ext 101.
SEPTEMBER: September 6: Office Closed in observance of Labor Day September 7: Agate CD Board Meeting, 7 PM Agate Church Basement September 9: Double El CD Board Meeting, 6:30 office
Conservation Districts provide the following services to landowners:
Double El/Agate Conservation Districts have different programs available for residents inside the boundaries of the district.
The following information will explain the conservation workshops available for children and teachers attending school in the district's boundary.
CAMP ROCKY Camp Rocky-Outdoor Environmental Adventures for Youth Week long residential camp for 14 through 19 year olds who enjoy to great outdoors and are interested in natural resources. Camp Rocky staff, made up of resource professionals from around the state, help participants learn about their environment, while working in teams and meeting other students from across Colorado. Scholarships are available from conservation districts. Rocky Mountain Conservation Camp is located near Divide, Colorado. Each year teens choose one of the following resource fields for their area of focus: Forest Management: The forestry team learns about different forest types, how to determine the overall health of the forest, how to find a trees age without cutting it down, why trees can be "dangerous", and how fire can be "good" for forest health and safety. Rangeland Science: The rangeland science team learns about the "fitness" of rangeland and forage. They will study how rangelands provide food for animals, habitat for wildlife, chemicals for fuel, and clean water for drinking and recreation! Soil and Water Conservation: This team learns about two primary components of nature-soil and water. They will "create" a river and learn how different types of soil affect plants, wildlife, and humans. Fish & Wildlife Management: The wildlife biology team will track a radio-collared animal, go electro-fishing and learn how different types of Colorado wildlife survive the elements. Who can come? Youth having completed 8th grade by June 2009 through age 19 How much does the cap cost? $250.00 (all inclusive) Limited scholarships available Where will I sleep and what will I eat? You will bunk in a cabin with about eight participants and eat great food supplied by the camp cook. How do I register? Step one - Send request for Camp Rocky application and information to address listed Step two - You will be sent an application, health form and more information about Camp Rocky Step three - Return health forms and the rest of the camp fee to the address listed
TEACHER'S WORKSHOPS Teacher's Conservation Workshop Scholarships is a four day Workshop designed to assist K-12 teachers interested in natural resources so that they will include natural resources issues in their classroom curriculum. Teachers can earn two graduate credits for completion of workshop project. Deadline: April 1
Long Range Planning Questionnaire The Double El/Agate Conservation Districts would like to have your input regarding long range planning. You can cut and paste with the answers and email to Cheryl. A. Soil & Water Erosion 1. Is there a problem? 2. What is it? 3. What can be done to address or control the problem? B. Noxious Weeds 1. Is there a problem? 2. What is it? 3. What can be done to address or control the problem? C. Water Quality 1. Is there a problem? 2. What is it? 3. What can be done to address or control the problem? D. Conservation Education 1. Is there a problem? 2. What is it? 3. What can be done to address or control the problem? E. Sodbusting Native Rangeland 1. Is there a problem? 2. What is it? 3. What can be done to address or control the problem? F. Forestry/Wildlife 1. Is there a problem? 2. What is it? 3. What can be done to address or control the problem? G. Changes in land use County where you reside _______________ 1. Is there a problem? 2. What is it? 3. What can be done to address or control the problem? H. Urban Growth/Subdivision 1. Is there a problem? 2. What is it? 3. What can be done to address or control the problem? I Other Please List _______________________________________ J. When is the best time to provide educational sessions? 1. During the work week- Daytime or Evening 2. Saturday- Daytime or Evening 3. Sunday - Daytime or Evening K. Which Best describes your home/property acreage? 1-20 acres 20-60 acres 60-120 acres More than 120 acres L. Please list (3) three areas where you would like to see educational workshops/training 1.______________________________________________ 2.______________________________________________ 3.______________________________________________ Other Comments:
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