The Nash Soil and Water Conservation District provides environmental education presentations, hands-on activities, contests, learning library, and agency assistance to groups of all ages. Our programs are designed to increase awareness and knowledge that result in understanding and commitment to ensure stewardship of the earth's environment and natural resources.
Envirothon
The Envirothon Program is designed to increase the environmental knowledge and understanding of middle and high school students for state natural resource issues. Middle and high school students across the state cultivate a desire to learn more about our natural world. The following links will provide more information.
State Envirothon Canon National Envirothon
Congratulations to the Ferocious Fireflies! The Ferocious Fireflies placed 10th at the state competition in Burlington NC on April 24, 2010. We are very proud of our team!!
Poster, Essay & Public Speaking Contest
2010 - 2011 Topic - "Water...the Cycle of Life"
Click on the links below for more information about each contest: "Water...the Cycle of Life" Resources
Objectives for the Soil and Water Conservation Poster, Essay and Speech Contests
The deadline for entries into the Poster, Essay, and Public Speaking contest is February 5, 2010
Resource Conservation Workshop
The Resource Conservation Workshop is a week of intensive study requiring student attention and participation in a wide range of conservation topics. Students are housed in NCSU campus dormitories under the guidance of Live-in counselors. In order to achieve success, students should come prepared to apply themselves to meet the primary objective of this workshop - learning about natural resources and their management in today's environment. Awards and scholarships are presented to students who exemplify high test scores, leadership, interest and initiative throughout the workshop.