by OKSoil&Water | Jan 8, 2021 | Educational Programs, News
ENTRY DEADLINE: Friday, March 5, 2021 THEME: Healthy Forests = Healthy Communities Open to any Okeechobee County student grades K -12th Posters (with entry forms affixed to the back) must be delivered to: USDA Service Center 452 US Highway 98 N Okeechobee, FL 34972...
by OKSoil&Water | Dec 18, 2019 | Educational Programs
Okeechobee County Soil and Water Conservation District sponsors an annual speech contest, which is designed to develop leadership and stimulate interest in conserving natural resources. DEADLINE: WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8, 2020 Eligibility Contest is open to public, private,...
by OKSoil&Water | Dec 18, 2019 | Educational Programs
Eligibility The Okeechobee Soil and Water Conservation District Poster Contest is open to Okeechobee County students (public, private or home educated) grades kindergarten through grade twelfth. DEADLINE: FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 2020 Contest Rules Any media may be used to...
by OKSoil&Water | Dec 15, 2019 | Educational Programs
The OSWCD has an interactive soil trailer! Inside the trailer, you will learn about things such as different soil textures, best management practices implemented in protecting soil, and different organisms that live in the soil. The soil trailer is taken to various...
by OKSoil&Water | Oct 18, 2019 | Educational Programs
Monofilament recycling bins are receptacles for unwanted fishing line. They are typically constructed of PVC and are located at popular fishing areas. The bins are an efficient and economical way to gather used fishing line, cast nets, weed-eater line, and line...
by OKSoil&Water | Oct 18, 2019 | Educational Programs
Ag-Venture is a free, one day program which provides a great opportunity for fourth graders (public, private and home educated) to gain experience, understanding and the appreciation of our local agricultural industry. At Ag-Venture, students learn about soils,...
