Upcoming Events

UPCOMING EVENTS FOR THE FALL:

· Ag Expo for area 4th grade students

· Pesticide/household waste collection day

· Tree sales for next spring

· Tree windbreak cost share design planning

· Water monitoring with Middle School students

· Area II meeting in Douglas

· State Convention in Worland in November

Area II Meeting

Conservation Districts in Area II include North Platte Valley, Lingle-Ft. Laramie, South Goshen, Laramie Rivers, Laramie County, Converse County, Medicine Bow, Niobrara, and Platte County. On September 16th, employees and supervisors from these districts will meet in Douglas. 

Pesticide/Household Waste Collection Day

The Goshen County Conservation Districts, Goshen County Commissioners, Goshen County Weed and Pest, and the City of Torrington sponsor this collection day. Residents are encouraged to bring old or excess pesticides and insecticides, fertilizers, paint, batteries, halogen bulbs, and e-waste to the Weed and Pest located west of the Port of Entry on September 25th, 2010 from 9 am to noon.

Ag Expo

Area 4th grade students are introduced to various aspects of agriculture at the expo that is sponsored by the Goshen Cattlewomen. The District’s speak to the students about water conservation and water quality. This year the expo will be held on September 23rd at the Fair Grounds from 10:30 to 2:30.

Tree Sales

Tree sales orders will be taken from October 1^st-March 31^st.

Cost Share/Designs

Designs for next spring’s tree windbreaks begin in September. Call Kevin at 532-1916 to set up an appointment or stop by the office at 1441 East M Street to start planning for next spring.

Water Monitoring

Supervisors and District staff work with area Middle School students sometime in September or October on water quality monitoring and education on local water bodies.

 

State Convention

In Worland, November 16th —18th

Web site: goshencountyconservationdistricts.com

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