Submissions for the National Association of Conservation Districts 2023 Poster Contest “One Water” will begin February 20, 2023. Winners will be announced during NACD’s Annual Meeting in February 2024.
The annual NACD and NACD Auxiliary Poster Contest provides students from kindergarten through 12th grade the chance to have their art displayed as part of a national conservation outreach initiative. Each year, the winning posters reflect NACD’s annual Stewardship theme and highlight the work of conservation districts and their state conservation associations, auxiliaries and agencies to protect and enhance natural resources. The contest starts at the district level; winners advance to the state level, and then to the national level, where they receive recognition at NACD’s annual meeting.
The poster contest is open to public, private, and home-schooled students. The top three posters in each category of the national contest will receive monetary prizes. First-place winners will receive $200; second place winners will receive $150 and third place winners will receive $100. The NACD Auxiliary – through their quilt project proceeds, the Country Store at the NACD Annual Meeting and individual donors – sponsor prizes at the national level.
The deadline for submissions is December 1, 2023.
For more information or to submit an entry, visit the contest webpage, or contact NACD by email or phone (202-547-6223).
Have you ever wanted to raise chickens in your own backyard, but don’t know how to get started? Now is the time to learn! The Jones Library will be hosting the Backyard Chickens event for those looking to start. Presenter Joshua Campbell will discuss housing options, care, food options, and much more!
For more information, visit the event webpage, or contact the Jones Library by email or phone (405-399-5471).
Taking a soil test is a staple in helping broadcast your soils’ health and fertility. In this free webinar, Rodale Institute Organic Consultant Sage Dennis will go over how to take a soil test, how to interpret a soil test, and how to enact a plan to successfully address soil fertility. This presentation is designed to benefit everyone from aspiring farmers to veteran growers.
For more information or to register, visit the event webpage, or contact the Rodale Institute by email or phone (610-683-1400).
Plan to bring your own ATV on site to this free workshop (with lunch, and steel, provided) for fitting out the basic steel frame. The Bergen Ranch cowboys have been successfully working off a one-man pasture fencing system from their ATV’s and are excited to work with you in creating an optimal system for your needs.
For more information or to register, visit the registration page, or contact the Bergen Ranch by email or phone (405-253-1200).
This free workshop on spring gardening for beginners is provided by OSU County Extension.
Gardening is for everyone. You don’t have to have a big backyard to grow flowers, vegetables, herbs, and other plants. Whether you are a new gardener or a seasoned planter, you can learn about how to start a garden, the correct tools to use, proper soil testing, and how to plant seeds and harvest.
Educational handouts will be provided for the program. Books and support materials, and a tool lending library, are available for checkout.
For more information or to register, visit the event webpage, or contact the Southern Oaks Library by email or phone (405-631-4468).
At this free “No Hay” field day, learn to manage your forage for more yield, higher quality, and efficient utilization by livestock. Cut your workload and keep your money!
Lunch is provided. Please RSVP to help with the head count for the meal.
For more information or to RSVP, contact the Grady County Conservation District by email or phone (405-224-0523).
At the American Solar Grazing Association annual meeting, you will learn about 2022 highlights, programming for 2023, and upcoming ASGA projects, as well as meet ASGA’s membership team and much more! ASGA members will also vote on candidates for the Board of Directors. Only ASGA members are eligible to vote for board members, but non-members are welcome to attend.
The meeting is free and online, but RSVP is required.
For more information or to RSVP, visit the event webpage, or email ASGA.
Planning Your Pollinator Habitat (MJV webinar)
Stay connected with the latest monarch conservation topics by attending Monarch Joint Venture’s free monthly webinars. This series is a unique opportunity to hear from experts across various interdisciplinary fields related to monarchs, other pollinators, their habitats, and the threats and pressures that make conservation urgent. Bring your questions and get ready to discover how you can get involved to protect monarchs.
All webinars are one hour long and occur at 1:00 PM Central Time. Please note that scheduled webinars are subject to change.
This free webinar is first-come, first-served, with a capacity of 500 attendees. Register early to ensure a place.
For more information or to register, visit the registration page, or contact Stacy Carlson by email or phone (651-222-7631).
All past webinars are available to view; visit MJV’s webinar archive. This series is co-hosted by the Monarch Joint Venture and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s National Conservation Training Center.
At this free Vendor Resource Fair, learn about EBT and DUO, the Food Freedom Act and Oklahoma Grown and licensing while connecting with representatives from ODAFF, Farm Services Administration, Oklahoma County Extension and the ONIE Project.
The event is free, but RSVP is required by March 17.
For more information or to register, visit the registration page, or contact Brandi Buys by email or phone (405-713-1125).
Are you interested in learning how to can foods? The Choctaw Library is hosting a Canning 101 program with the help of the OSU Extension presenter, Taylor Conner. Attendees will learn how to can orange jelly and be able to take it home.
For more information or to register, visit the event webpage, or contact Taylor Conner by email or phone (405-713-1125).
