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VW SWCD to celebrate Stewardship Week

VW independent/submitted information

NACD Stewardship Week is one of the largest national programs to promote natural resource conservation. Celebrated annually since 1955 between the last Sunday in April and the first Sunday in May, NACD Stewardship Week reminds people of their individual responsibilities to care for natural resources.

This year marks the 64th year to celebrate NACD Stewardship Week and honors the theme “Life in the Soil: Dig Deeper.”

Each spring, NACD and thousands of dedicated conservationists organize a multitude of outreach events and educational learning experiences for students and adults in order to increase awareness about the importance of natural resource conservation.

During Stewardship Week, local conservation districts and their state associations educate the public on the importance of soil health, water quality, pollinator habitat and other conservation topics. Different classroom activities, field visits and community events are hosted to honor and recognize efforts in conservation at the local level.

During Stewardship Week, Van Wert SWCD will provide a swamp white oak seedling and a presentation on the importance of trees to each fourth grade student in the county and place Soil & Water Stewardship placemats in local restaurants during the weeklong observance.

POSTED: 04/17/19 at 6:42 am. FILED UNDER: News