Education
Education: Learning terms and the tangible workings of that term is important in building a knowledge base.
In an effort to meet both urban and rural residence needs, the Shawnee County Conservation District and Natural Resources Conservation Service are involved in a variety of information and education activities as staff availability and budgets allow.
In addition to activities detailed on our other web pages, we are involved in information and assistance in application of conservation practices one-on one and through hosting, co-hosting, manning booths, and/or giving presentations utilizing:
In addition to activities detailed on our other web pages, we are involved in information and assistance in application of conservation practices one-on one and through hosting, co-hosting, manning booths, and/or giving presentations utilizing:
- Field Days, Meetings, Tours, Workshops
- Education Demonstrations
- Newsletters
- Student Contests - Poster (4th Grade only) and Speech (9-12 Grade)
- Scholarships
- Envirothon: kacdnet.org/kansas-envirothon/
- No-Till on the Plains Winter Conference
- Kansas Range Youth Camp
- Shows - Topeka Farm Show, Kansas Garden Show, Mother Earth News Fair
- Student Festivals - Topeka Water Festival, History & Environmental Fair