Ferry Conservation District hosted an educational event for second graders in Republic, offering a unique hands-on experience in conservation. Students planted seeds and took them back to their classrooms to monitor their growth, comparing plant heights as the seedlings mature. The day also featured a lesson from the Ferry County Weed Board, where students learned about local weeds and their environmental impact.
The creative students used materials found on the property to build erosion-prevention devices, proudly showcasing their ingenuity. The day concluded with a birdwatching walk, where the students used monoculars to identify and learn about local bird species, bringing the lessons of conservation to life.
Ferry CD’s efforts to engage young minds in conservation are fostering a deeper understanding of the natural world and inspiring the next generation of environmental stewards.
Watch the video here! Ferry Conservation District Event Video
In an arid landscape dominated by dryland grain production and rangeland, this pilot focuses on reducing soil loss, improving water availability, and supporting habitat health. By tracking conservation practices and applying watershed tools, the work helps partners better understand how voluntary conservation supports resilient working lands under changing conditions.
In a working lands landscape shaped by dryland farming, grazing, and irrigated agriculture, this pilot focuses on reducing erosion, keeping soil on the land, and improving stream and habitat conditions. By tracking conservation practices and applying watershed tools, the work helps partners better understand how voluntary conservation supports resilient farms and healthy watersheds.
Within a productive agricultural landscape shaped by dairy and crop production, this pilot focuses on improving water quality, managing nutrients, and reducing flood risks. Monitoring and conservation tracking help partners understand how voluntary conservation supports both farm viability and long-term watershed health.
