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| | The Davidson Soil and Water Conservation District offers a Conservation Education Program that is designed to provide current conservation information to learners of any age. This program includes classroom presentations in schools, field days, farm tours, Sixth Grade Poster and Essay Contest, presentations to civic and other groups, training students for the North Carolina Envirothon, farm pond clinics, information meetings, quarterly newsletters, Project Food, Land, and People, and various other educational activities.
Presentations can be tailored to your group’s specific need or interest. Each activity is geared for the specific age range of the group. The District Staff works to be as flexible as possible to provide conservation information in an enjoyable, interesting, and informative manner. Topics for presentations have included basic information on soil and water, land use issues, water conservation, wildlife habitat improvement, backyard conservation measures, wildflower establishment, and many other issues that relate to natural resource conservation.
To schedule your group for a conservation education activity contact any member of the District Staff.
Education and Information - Activities and materials are provided on topics related to natural resource conservation issues. This includes classroom presentations, presentations to civic groups, educational materials, soils interpretations, aerial photography, etc.
Presentations on Soil and Water Conservation
Presentations are made upon request to any group interested in natural resources conservation improvement. Programs are adapted for each group.
Envirothon
Contest for teams of middle and high school students covering the areas of aquatics, current environmental issues, forestry, soils, and wildlife. Staff members provide presentations on the subject areas and resource information. Teams compete at the Southern Piedmont Envirothon with winning teams advancing to the North Carolina Envirothon. The top team from North Carolina advances to the Canon Envirothon.
Farm Tours and Field Days
Tours are conducted to sites of conservation interest for school and adult groups. An annual tour is held in cooperation with the Cooperative Extension Service.
Poster and Essay Contest
Contests for 6th grade students on topics related to soil and water conservation. This contest is intended to supplement classroom instructions. Staff members make presentations and resource materials are provided. Prizes are presented to the winners of each contest. Winners advance to area and state competition.
Publications
Publications are provided on a wide variety of conservation subject matter.
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Presentations on Soil and Water Conservation
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| Open to the Public? Yes |
| Fees? None |
Description:
Presentations are made upon request to any group interested in natural resources conservation improvement. Programs are adapted for each group. |
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| Locations and Phone Numbers |
Cecil School Building
301 E. Center Street
Lexington, NC 27292 | Availability:
8:00:00 AM - 5:00:00 PM
Map Directions | Call (336) 242-2075 between 8:00:00 AM and 5:00:00 PM
Calling Directions: None |
| | * Phone Numbers are displayed only for services open to the public. |
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