Education on Conservation!
Part of the Pipestone SWCD's
Spring Conservation Tour
June 10, 2009
Rosewood Composting Site Going to Learn about No-Till
For More Information on The Emerald Ash Borer, Click Here!
Kids Learning about Soils at the Environmental Fair
Maddie Kennedy 5th Grade (Pipestone Area) 2009 County & State 1st Place Poster Winner
Area Envirothon at Camden State Park
Educational Programs Offered Each Year Include:
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Poster Contest:
- Materials distributed in January and contest deadline being April of each year.
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2009 Theme "Soils".
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Prairie Ecology Bus:
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The Pipestone SWCD provides funding for schools within the county to utilize the bus.
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The ecology bus teaches children of all ages about conservation.
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Soil Stewardship Week:
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Soil Stewardship material is available to the churches in Pipestone County for a small charge.
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The material can be used during church services, or other educational opportunities the last week in April and the first week in May.
- Women's Day Program:
- Provides information to women landowners throughout a 6-county area information about various conservation programs.
- Minimal fee for participation.
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Area V Environmental Fair:
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Environmental programs held for 6th grade students.
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Fourteen county area in Southwest Minnesota.
If you would like more information on any of the educational programs that we offer, please call the office or e-mail Steph at stephanie.labrune@mn.nacdnet.net
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