Double El/Agate Conservation Districts

Serving landowners in parts of Elbert, El Paso and Lincoln Counties

P.O. Box 215, 504 Washington Simla, CO 80835 Phone: 719-541-2359 Fax 719-541-3061

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ANIMAL BEHAVIOR GRAZING WORKSHOP JUNE 13TH

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CAN YOU TRAIN YOUR LIVESTOCK TO EAT NOXIOUS WEEDS?

The workshop will be held June 13, 2009 at the Exhibit Hall, El Paso County Fairgrounds, 366 Tenth St, Calhan, Colorado 80808.  Registration begins at 7:30 a.m.  The program will be 8 am to 5 pm with lunch provided.  Cost is $15/person or $25/couple.  Cost includes lunch and materials.  The first 50 registrants will have a choice of DVD or handbook.  Pre-register by June 1 by calling the office 719-541-2359 x 101.    A minimum of 30 participants is required to hold this seminar. 

The Animal Behavior Grazing Workshop will feature BEHAVE Principles;  The following topics will be discussed:

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Mother Know Best - Social Behavior will influence food selection

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More than A Matter of Taste - Preference and Palatability

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The Spice of Life - Variety and nutritional needs

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The Dilemma - Creatures of habit, toxins, aversions

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Old Dogs, New Tricks - Behavior; a function of consequences

This program is being brought to you by the Resource Group in partnership with fund obtained through the Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative (GLCI). 

Seedling Tree Program click here for more information on the program for local landowners.  

The 2009 Tree Program is just finishing.  If you are interested in the program for next year, please contact our office to obtain information and to be placed on the mailing list.  The Trees for Conservation Program provides tree at production cost from the Colorado State Forest Service in Ft. Collins for landowners with at least 2 acres of land.  The tree seedling program is designed for tree plantings on your property.  There are many different types of species available but order soon to get the most popular species before they sell out. 

Cost Share Assistance available to Landowners for 2009

2009 Cost share assistance grant funding available to Agate & Double El CD landowners to install conservation practices. Applications are being accepted for consideration of conservation projects.   Call the office for an application or for more information (719-541-2359 x 101)

Applications available by Clicking here

Conservation Districts provide the following services to landowners:

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Seedling Trees

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Tree Survival Accessories - Weed Barrier Polymer, Rabbit Guards, and Drip Irrigation Systems

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Grass Seed for Native and Introduced Species

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Assistance with tree species selection and wind break design

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Distribution of educational information to schools, groups, and individuals

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Conservation Educational Workshops

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Living snow fence projects

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Scholarships for youth and Teachers for Conservation Education

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Funding assistance to install conservation projects