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Upcoming Educational Events:
Conservation in the Classroom- An environmental education newsletter for educators in Weld County
November 2011 issue
Youth can be valuable partners and resources in helping protect our environment and in addressing environmental concerns. They have the power to make a difference in their communities, but often need the encouragement of adults before taking on the challenges of environmental stewardship. This newsletter will help you engage youth in an environmental action project, find great program ideas and educational resources, and plan how to work with partners to meet project goals.
College Scholarship
Each year the West Greeley Conservation District awards four scholarships to deserving high school seniors who are pursuing careers in environmental, natural resources or agriculture.
2012 College Scholarship Application - Deadline March 1, 2012
2011 College Scholarship Winners
2010 College Scholarship Winners
2009 College Scholarship Winners
2008 College Scholarship Winners
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Camp Rocky
Camp Rocky is a week long, residential camp for 14 through 19 year olds who enjoy the outdoors and are interested in natural resources. WGCD has scholarships available to individuals interested in attending Camp Rocky. For more information on scholarships to Camp Rocky contact Pam Wright, 970-356-8097 x3 or Pam.Wright@wgcd.org.
Children's Water Festival
April 25, 2012, Island Grove Regional Park, Greeley
The Children's Water Festival in Greeley is a free event for 4th grade students in Weld, Morgan and Adams Counties . The water festival brings water professionals from around Colorado to provide presentations and activities about water, conservation, human health, and aquatic life, while covering a wide range of curriculum areas including language arts, math, science, social studies, visual art, and health. The festival goals are to teach students that water is an essential, limited resource and that they can take action. For more information check out the Greeley Children's Water Festival website, www.greeleywaterfest.org.
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Poudre River CSI (Conservation Science Investigation)
This is a follow-up to last year's event. Now it is time to plant trees where noxious weeds and trees were removed. Join us May 21, 2011 at the Poudre Learning Center for a day of tree planting fun!
Riparian Trailer
Our riparian trailer provides an interactive look into river systems. The trailer can be easily transported to your school or other locations. Contact us (970-356-8097 x3) to schedule a presentation today!
Groundwater Model
This groundwater model is available for presentations in the classroom. Contact us (970-356-8097 x3) if you are interested in a groundwater presentation for your classroom.
Educational Loan Library
West Greeley Conservation District's Loan Library has hands-on activity guides, videos, DVD's, books, and educator kits to enable you to effectively teach about soil, water, air, forests, wildlife, and environmental issues. All Loan Library materials are available free of charge for a 1-2 week loan period. Contact Pam Wright at 970-356-8097 x3 or pam.wright@wgcd.org to borrow from the Loan Library.
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Confluence Institute- Teacher's Workshop-
This is a four day hands on water education workshop for teachers in northeastern Colorado. Participants will receive the Project Wet Curriculum & Activity Guide and the Water Wise Colorado Curriculum. The Workshop is free to teachers and is located at the Poudre Learning Center in Greeley. Registration is limited, so register now!!
Teacher's Small Grant Application
The mission of the WGCD small grant program is to fund innovative projects that foster programs for educators, students, communities and/or the environment that focus on water, weeds, or other natural resources to supplement or enhance programs for youth classroom instruction. The program is designed for school programs that enhance education in natural resource, agricultural, or environmental education within the WGCD District.
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WGCD 2011 Poster Contest: "Forests for People: More than you can imagine"
The annual Colorado Conservation Poster Contest provides 6th grade students an opportunity to convey their thoughts about soil, water, and related natural resources issues through art. This year's poster contest theme is "Forests for People: More than you can imagine".
Each year the poster contest starts at the district level. West Greeley Conservation District awards 5 prizes each year.
The 2011 Winners:
1st place- $100 Adalyn Vergara Winograd K-8
2nd place- $75 Harrison Pepin Franklin Middle School
3rd place- $50 Zaylene Ramirez Franklin Middle School
4th place- $35 Trey Vasquez Franklin Middle School
5th place- $25 Sidney Wieneke Franklin Middle School
The 1st place winner advanced to the state level and was recognized at the CACD Annual Meeting. Congratulations to all students that participated in WGCD 2011 6th grade poster contest.
2012 Poster Contest: "Soil to Spoon"
2012 Photo Contest
Do you have a great photo that represents agriculture and/or conservation? The NACD/ Auxiliary Photo Contest is open to amateur photographers. Watch for details about submitting your photo for 2012
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