Stevens County Conservation District

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The Conservation District works to provide technical, financial and educational programs to help the people of Stevens County conserve, improve and sustain a quality environment.

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Happy Independence Day! ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธThe Stevens County Conservation District office will be closed today in observance of the F...
07/03/2026

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Happy Independence Day! ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

The Stevens County Conservation District office will be closed today in observance of the Fourth of July. We will resume normal business hours on Monday, July 6.

We wish everyone a fun, safe, and memorable holiday as you celebrate with family and friends. Please stay safe, and we'll see you on Monday!

โค๏ธ๐Ÿค๐Ÿ’™ Happy Fourth of July! โค๏ธ๐Ÿค๐Ÿ’™

๐ŸŒป POLLINATOR-FRIENDLY PLANTS ๐ŸŒปOne of the best ways to support pollinators is by planting flowers that provide food throu...
06/27/2026

๐ŸŒป POLLINATOR-FRIENDLY PLANTS ๐ŸŒป

One of the best ways to support pollinators is by planting flowers that provide food throughout the growing season.

Consider adding:

๐ŸŒธ Milkweed
๐ŸŒผ Coneflower
๐ŸŒป Black-eyed Susan
๐Ÿ’œ Wild Bergamot
๐ŸŒบ Bee Balm

What flowers are blooming in your yard right now?

Share a photo below!


๐Ÿฆ‹ KIDS POLLINATOR SCAVENGER HUNT ๐Ÿฆ‹Can you find:โ˜ A beeโ˜ A butterflyโ˜ A flowerโ˜ A pollinator gathering pollenโ˜ Three diff...
06/26/2026

๐Ÿฆ‹ KIDS POLLINATOR SCAVENGER HUNT ๐Ÿฆ‹

Can you find:

โ˜ A bee
โ˜ A butterfly
โ˜ A flower
โ˜ A pollinator gathering pollen
โ˜ Three different flower colors

Parents: Share your child's discoveries in the comments!

Let's inspire the next generation of conservationists.

๐Ÿ’ง EASY POLLINATOR PROJECT ๐Ÿ’งPollinators get thirsty too!Create a simple water station:1๏ธโƒฃ Find a shallow dish2๏ธโƒฃ Add rock...
06/25/2026

๐Ÿ’ง EASY POLLINATOR PROJECT ๐Ÿ’ง

Pollinators get thirsty too!

Create a simple water station:

1๏ธโƒฃ Find a shallow dish
2๏ธโƒฃ Add rocks or pebbles
3๏ธโƒฃ Fill with water just below the tops of the rocks

The rocks provide a safe place for pollinators to land while they drink.

If you make one, share a photo in the comments!

06/25/2026

The answer for Wednesday's "What's This Pollinator?" post is:

๐Ÿ Bumble Bee

You could reveal it on Thursday morning with a follow-up comment or a new post:

Answer Reveal!

๐Ÿ The pollinator in yesterday's challenge was a Bumble Bee!

Bumble bees are some of our most important native pollinators. Unlike honey bees, many bumble bee species nest in the ground and can pollinate plants even in cooler temperatures.

Fun Fact:
๐ŸŒป Bumble bees use a technique called "buzz pollination," vibrating their bodies to shake pollen loose from flowers like tomatoes and peppers.

Did you guess correctly? Let us know in the comments!



For even more engagement, don't reveal the answer until late Thursday afternoon. The longer people have to guess, the more comments and reach you'll get. ๐Ÿ๐ŸŒป

๐Ÿ” WHAT'S THIS POLLINATOR? ๐Ÿ”Can you identify this pollinator?Hint:๐Ÿ It is larger than a honey bee.๐ŸŒป It is an excellent po...
06/25/2026

๐Ÿ” WHAT'S THIS POLLINATOR? ๐Ÿ”

Can you identify this pollinator?

Hint:
๐Ÿ It is larger than a honey bee.
๐ŸŒป It is an excellent pollinator.
๐Ÿก Many species nest in the ground.

Comment your guess below!

We'll reveal the answer tomorrow.

๐ŸŒป DID YOU KNOW? ๐ŸŒปPollinators help produce many foods we enjoy every day, including:๐Ÿ‰ Watermelon๐ŸŽƒ Pumpkin๐ŸŽ Apples๐Ÿฅ’ Cucumb...
06/24/2026

๐ŸŒป DID YOU KNOW? ๐ŸŒป

Pollinators help produce many foods we enjoy every day, including:

๐Ÿ‰ Watermelon
๐ŸŽƒ Pumpkin
๐ŸŽ Apples
๐Ÿฅ’ Cucumbers
๐ŸŒป Sunflowers

Without pollinators, many crops would struggle to produce fruits and seeds.

Next time you enjoy a fresh snack, thank a pollinator!

๐Ÿ“ธ POLLINATOR SPOTTER CHALLENGE ๐Ÿ“ธCan you spot a pollinator this week?๐Ÿ Bee๐Ÿฆ‹ Butterfly๐Ÿฆ Hummingbird๐Ÿž BeetleSnap a photo an...
06/23/2026

๐Ÿ“ธ POLLINATOR SPOTTER CHALLENGE ๐Ÿ“ธ

Can you spot a pollinator this week?

๐Ÿ Bee
๐Ÿฆ‹ Butterfly
๐Ÿฆ Hummingbird
๐Ÿž Beetle

Snap a photo and post it in the comments below.

Bonus points if you can identify the species!

Let's see how many pollinators Stevens County can find this week.

๐Ÿ๐ŸŒผ Happy Pollinator Week! ๐ŸŒผ๐ŸPollinators may be small, but they have a huge impact on our food supply and natural ecosyst...
06/21/2026

๐Ÿ๐ŸŒผ Happy Pollinator Week! ๐ŸŒผ๐Ÿ

Pollinators may be small, but they have a huge impact on our food supply and natural ecosystems.

Did you know that nearly 1 out of every 3 bites of food we eat depends on pollinators?

This week we'll be sharing fun facts, challenges, and simple ways you can help pollinators right here in Stevens County.

Tell us below:
๐Ÿฆ‹ What is your favorite pollinator?

๐ŸŒพ Happy Father's Day! ๐ŸŒพToday, we celebrate the dads, grandpas, and father figures who lead by example and help cultivate...
06/21/2026

๐ŸŒพ Happy Father's Day! ๐ŸŒพ

Today, we celebrate the dads, grandpas, and father figures who lead by example and help cultivate a love for the land, agriculture, conservation, and the outdoors.

Whether you're teaching the next generation the value of hard work in the field, stewardship of our natural resources, or simply sharing time together on the farm, your impact reaches far beyond today.

From all of us at the Stevens County Conservation District, thank you for the lessons, guidance, and dedication you provide to your families and communities.

๐Ÿ’š Wishing all fathers a safe, blessed, and Happy Father's Day!

๐ŸŒพ๐Ÿšœ๐Ÿ’š

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607 E. 11th Street
Hugoton, KS
67951

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Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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