FCD Bulletin
SEPTEMBER 2024
Badger Creek Ranch hosts "Open Gate" Day
On August 24th Badger Creek Ranch hosted a story-telling session--complete with an beef chili luncheon and carriage driven ranch tour--to celebrate the past decade of watershed restoration work done by the Badger Creek Watershed Partnership. In attendance were multiple stakeholders brought together by interest in past, current, and future conservation efforts. The goal of the restoration work has been to turn the 100-square mile area from a watershed into a water "cachement" area, where the land is better suited to catch rainwater and the riparian areas along Badger Creek are encahnced to prevent erosion. Members of the partnership also share an interest in regenerative agriculture and holistic land managment practices. Stakeholders in the partnership include: Badger Creek Ranch, the Natural Resource Conservation Service, U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, Colorado Parks and Wildlife, U.S. Fish and Forestry Service, Central Colorado Conservancy, Colorado State Land Board, Audobon Society, Upper Arkansas Conservation District, Fremont Conservation District, and multiple private landowners.
Penrose Farmer's Market hosts Youth Day
On Saturday, August 31st, the Penrose Farmer's Market hosted their youth entrepenuership day. The Penrose Community Library, in partnership with Green Thumb initiative and the Fremont Conservation District, promoted healthy eating and agricultural engagement for kids. At the market were interactive workshops to teach kids about gardening, nutrition, and the importance of local agriculture. Local vendors had the opportunity to teach the kids about where their foods comes from.
CSU Extention to host Direct Marketing for Farmers Workshop
Join Fremont County CSU Extention on November 1st from 9a.m.-3p.m. for a marketing workshop. This direct marketing workshop for agricultural business owners will touch on aspects of daily farm operations and expanding businesses. Individual tickets start at $55.20.
Join us at this workshop to connect with these business owners about your organization or business goods and services. Booth fee is $50, but we also have the option to sponsor the event for $200 with free advertising, free lunch, and a free booth. Just select this option with your ticket purchase! Event will be held at Pathfinder Park Event Center in Florence.
To find our more please contact Fremont County CSU Extension at 719-276-7390.
Fremont Conservation District Awards
Fremont Conservation District is proud to announce our new Conservation Awards Program! There are two Award Categories:
The STEWARDSHIP AWARD is open to any group or individual landowner within the Fremont Conservation District boundaries. The purpose of the award is to recognize and celebrate excellence in private-land natural resource conservation.
The CULTIVATION AWARD is open to any group or individual working or residing in Fremont County. The purpose of the award is to recognize and celebrate excellence in conservation education, advocation, and collaboration.
Nominations for the current year are due by December 31st. Awards will be presented the following spring at the Fremont Conservation District Annual Banquet.
Nomination forms can be filled out and submitted on our website. 2024 Awards - Fremont Conservation District (fremontcd.org).
Upcoming Events
- Campapalooza. Friday September 13th 11 a.m - 2p.m. at Pueblo City Zoo.
- Seed Saving Presentation. Tuesday September 24th 10:30 a.m. at Florence Library (John C. Fremont).
- Penrose Farmer's Market. Saturdays 10a.m.-1p.m. at Penrose Park in Penrose, CO.
- Florence Farmer's Market. Thursdays 8a.m.-1p.m. at Pioneer Park in Florence, CO.
- Coaldale Schoolhouse Mountain Market. Wednesdays 4p.m.-6p.m. at Coaldale Mountain Market in Coaldale, CO.
- Fremont Conservation District Monthly Meeting. Wednesday October 2nd, 6:00 p.m. USDA Service Center. 248 Dozier Ave. Canon City, CO.
Contact Us:
719-315-3417
USDA Service Center
248 Dozier Ave
Canon City, CO 81212
Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8-4