San Luis Valley Conservation Education & Public Outreach

Educational Efforts

• Educate youth throughout San Luis Valley schools about conservation issues.
  • Develop educational materials and curriculum centered on conservation in agriculture .
  • Lead ‘in-the-field’ educational trips for youth.
  • Make classroom visits and teach about agriculture sciences, conservation and environmental sciences.
  • Coordinate the CACD 6^thgrade conservation poster and essay contest in the San Luis Valley.
    • Coordinate the Junior Natural Resources Camp at Beaver Creek
    • Provide “in the field”  project learning opportunities for students in grades 6 through 12, so that they can participate in regional and state science and engineering fairs..
    • Planning and implementation of the San Luis Valley “Water Fest on the Rio”
    • Hold the annual two week Teachers Workshop for teachers statewide.
    • Hold Small Acreage Landowner workshops and seminars.

Public Affairs Activities

• Educate the public on conservation issues at community events as well as discuss the services that are available through their local Conservation District.  These events include; the Earth Day Festival, the Crane Festival, and AG Safety Days.
• Judge conservation projects at local science fairs.
  • Participate on the Environmental and Conservation Education Council, a group in the San Luis Valley that strives to incorporate conservation education in surrounding schools.
  • Represent conservation careers at local career fairs.
  • Serve as educational advisory positions on  boards.
  • Work with the Conservation Districts on conservation projects.
  • Facilitate meetings of conservation and education groups.
  • Provide presentations as requested.
  • Assist with implementation of Watershed activities.