12May 2021 by lccd2

2021 Montana Youth Range Camp

Education, Programs, Range, Students
Campers will be introduced to 25 of Montana’s important range plants—grasses, forbs, and shrubs—and will learn about the interaction of soils, water, plants, wildlife, and livestock on the range. The camp provides an excellent opportunity for youth of varying backgrounds to become more aware of the value and potential of Montana’s rangeland. This well organized, balanced, and educational program brings together range professionals and interested students to learn in the great outdoors. Evening programs and activities allow campers an opportunity to meet new friends and develop lasting friendships. Camp registration fee is $225 which includes meals, lodging and supplies. Awards are given for outstanding individual and team achievement. Scholarships may be available to cover the cost of registration, call your local conservation district for more information. Suitable for grades 7-12.…
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06Mar 2020 by lccd2

Montana Youth Range Camp

Events, Plant materials, Programs, Students
Montana Youth Range Camp will be hosted by the Lewis & Clark Conservation District in 2020.  The camp will be held on the beautiful Dearborn River at the C Bar N Mission, August 3-6. Students aged 11-17 will be introduced to 25 of Montana's important range plants; grasses, forbs and shrubs.  They will learn about the interaction of soils, water, plants, wildlife and livestock on the range.  The camp provides and excellent opportunity for youth of varying backgrounds to become more aware of the value and potential of Montana's rangelands. This education program brings together range professionals and interested students to learn in the great outdoors.  Evening programs and activities allow campers an opportunity to meet new friends and develop lasting friendships. Cost is $200 per student and most Conservation…
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20May 2016 by lccd2

Flood Awareness at EVMS!

310 Permits, Education, Events, Noxious Weeds, Students, Water Quality, Watershed
[caption id="attachment_1071" align="alignleft" width="300"] The Calm Before the Chaos[/caption] Since the spring of 2008, the Lewis & Clark Conservation District has worked with area agencies to bring Flood Awareness to the East Valley Middle School.  What began with a parent visit during an open house in the fall of 2007, turned into a 9 year commitment to education. Department of Natural Resources and Conservation, Lewis & Clark County Disaster and Emergency Services, and the Water Quality Protection District helped with planning efforts that first year and in subsequent years.  This year, we missed the East Helena Volunteer Fire Department, but had great presentations from DNRC's Michelle Phillips (floodplain), USGS' Kimberly Schierenbeck (Cubic Foot of Water), DNRC's David Martin (Rolling River Trailer), WQPD's Jim Wilbur (Groundwater Flow Model), Montana Department of…
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02May 2016 by lccd2

Helena High Envirothon State Champs Need Your Help

Education, Events, Students, Training, Uncategorized
Congratulations Helena High - Envirothon State Champions 2016!           It's not over yet for Helena High, they have the opportunity to attend the North American Envirothon competition in Ontario in July but they need your help to get there.The team needs your help raising money to help with their travel costs. The Lewis & Clark Conservation District budgets funds annually to support the teams and have been doing so since 2009. However, we can't cover the entire cost so they need you to donate if you can. Please donate through the Conservation District which allows for tax deductible donations in their name. What is Envirothon? Envirothon is an annual state-wide natural resources competition sponsored by the Montana Association of Conservation Districts  to assist high-school age students in…
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