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Classroom Presentations

We have been giving classroom presentations for many years. Lessons can be tailored to the needs of the classroom topics. If you are a K-12 teacher and would like to have the conservation district give presentations on soil, forestry, water quality, careers in natural resources, or other conservation topics, give Nedra a call and we will try to work you into the schedule.

Arbor Day

For over twenty years the district has served on the Greater Grand Forks Arbor Day Committee. Through this activity, area fourth grade students participate in the annual celebration. In addition to the Arbor Day ceremony, Education Trunks have been distributed to all the elementary schools in the district for use in learning about trees.

Nutsy the Squirrel is the Greater Grand Forks Arbor Day Mascot.

Trees

The Regional Environmental Education Series is a state wide education program offered to elementary schools. Our district sponsors this program to make it available to schools in our district. Each year Tom Gibson, alias; Sam Ting, Pete Bogg, Darin Ewe, Gunnar, and Pvt. George Gibson, visit our many schools. The six conservation programs he offers complement classroom instruction in science, social studies and history. Students learn the importance of our natural resources, and how to be good stewards of our land, water, trees and wildlife.

Pete Bogg Gunnar Private Gibson Sam Ting

Other Programs

Conservation presentations to schools and other organizations are provided by our Education Coordinator. We participate in numerous activities including Water Festivals, summer 4-H programs, and programs at Turtle River State Park. Topics range from wildlife, trees, water quality, and conservation history.

Presentations are made as requested and as time permits.

Adult Programs

Public Outreach Programs

Since the beginning of the International Crop Expo we have had a booth at this show, and use the time to visit with our farm producers. This is a great event to see the latest ideas and new technology in the field of agriculture.

Achievement Award Program

Each year the District Board selects an Achievement Award winner that shows through their land use the promotion and wise management of their natural resources. The 2011 Achievement Winners are Joe and Bev Solseng of rural Grand Forks. They will be represented our county at the North Dakota Association of Conservation Districts annual convention to be held in Bismarck in November 2011. They will be featured in our 2011 Annual Report coming out in January.

Farmers Appreciation Night

this is an event put on by the Grand Forks Chamber of Commerce Ag Committee. The District has been a sponsor for this event since it began.

Farm Program workshops

workshops are held on an as needed basis in cooperation with Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and Farm Service Agency (FSA).

If you have questions or need additional information on any of our activities feel free to contact: nedra.hoberg@nd.nacdnet.net