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, Coffee Cookies & Conversation Series (with K-State Extension)
- Farmer to Farmer Talks and Urban Conservation Focus Groups
- Education Demonstrations (General Conservation, Stream Model Trailer, etc)
- Newsletters
- Student Contests - Poster (4th Grade only) and Speech (9-12 Grade)
- Scholarships (Envirothon and Range Youth Camp)
- Envirothon: kacdnet.org/kansas-envirothon/
- No-Till on the Plains Winter Conference
- Soil Health U
- Student Festivals - Topeka Water Festival, History & Environmental Fair, From Farm to You
