Coosa River Soil & Water Conservation District

04/09/2024

02/23/2024

Good morning!

Sharing a pollinator workshop with those who may be interested in going!

It's in Cobb County, but I think it would be worth it!
All participants will create their own mini pollinator house & receive complimentary seeds!

02/14/2024

Gordon County residents! Don't miss a chance to grab a free tree at the Calhoun Rec this Saturday - Feb 17th!

Trees available:
Ohio Buckeye
River Burch
Eastern Red Bud
Red Osier Dogwood
Honey Locust
Sweet Gum
Sweet Bay Magnolia
American Plum
Yellow Poplar
Virginia Pine
Crepe Myrtle
Swamp Chestnut Oak

02/13/2024

HOUSE INCLUDES FUNDING FOR MASTER FARMER PROGRAM

Earlier this week, the House passed its version of the FY2024 amended budget. One highlight of the House budget was the $72,000 included to develop and implement the Master Farmer Program, which has been supported by the Georgia Association of Conservation Districts. The money would be used to finalize the development of the Georgia “Master Farmer” continuing education program for launch in January 2025 in conjunction with GACD, UGA, GSWCC, and other partners.

The budget will now be reviewed by the Senate, and the Georgia Agribusiness Council will continue to advocate to keep these funds included.

01/24/2024

Need to renew your Level 1A, 1B or Level II certification? Now's the time! Sign up for this recertification course held in Fulton County March 20th & 21st!

These courses are taught by the Georgia Soil & Water Conservation Commission. Please reach out to me if you have any questions about registering!

01/23/2024

A Home Vegetable Garden Workshop will be held at the Gordon County Ag Service Center in Gordon County. Be sure to sign up!

01/03/2024

Fulton County Conservation District and GSWCC are offering 3 state certified NPDES recertification courses for those seeking to renew their Level 1A (blue card), Level 1B (red card) or Level II (silver or tan card) certifications. These are 4 hour recertification courses taught by GSWCC. There is no test. Recertification is valid for 3 years.

Courses will be held on January 17th and 18th at the Fulton County Water Resources Operations Complex/Ga Dept. of Driver Services - 2nd Floor Conference Room at 11575 Maxwell Rd., Alpharetta, GA 30009 as follows:

1A Renewal - 8:00am-noon, Wednesday, Jan. 17
1B Renewal - 1pm-5pm, Wednesday, Jan. 17
II Renewal - 8am-noon, Thursday, Jan. 18

You must register by Jan. 10 to reserve your spot and textbook. Register at www.gacd.us/events or scan QR code on attached flier.

Contact Ashley Temples at GSWCC with questions - [email protected] or 706-624-1214.

11/15/2023

Gordon County Extension Coordinator Greg Bowman is named the state winner of the 2023 Poultry Science Programming Award from the Georgia Association of County Agricultural Agents!

08/31/2023

Cobb County Conservation District is partnering with the Georgia Association of Conservation Districts, the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, and Monarchs Across Georgia to offer an educational workshop about pollinators to the community. All are welcome. There is no cost to attend, but you must register online at www.gacd.us/events. Refreshments will be provided thanks to Cobb County Conservation District and Cobb County Farm Bureau. Please join us to learn all about Georgia’s pollinator species such as butterflies, hummingbirds, bees and more, plus, the ecological benefits of having pollinators around! This free workshop will be held on Tuesday, September 19 at 10:30am at the Cobb County Farm Bureau at 2850 Powder Springs Rd., Marietta, Ga 30064. Check-in will open at 10:00am. Workshop will end at noon.

Register at gacd.us/events

07/26/2023

Chance Meeting of Gordon Lee High School Graduates

July 21, Blue Ridge, GA: Wayne Swanson (class of 1974), Mickey Cummings (class of 1977), and Tommy Westbrook (class of 1967), three former residents of Chickamauga and graduates of Gordon Lee High School discovered their hometown connection at a meeting of the Blue Ridge Mountain Soil and Water Conservation District in Blue Ridge on July 21. Swanson and Westbrook have served as Board Members together for almost a year on the Conservation District. Westbrook attended the meeting as a local contest winner. They all now reside in the Blue Ridge Mountain area.

Pictured L to R: Wayne Swanson (class of 1974), Mickey Cummings (class of 1977), and Tommy Westbrook (class of 1967)

07/12/2023

🍅🥒🍉🐝Want to learn how to improve your soil health for your school/community garden, vegetable, pollinator, cut flower garden and more? Join us next Tuesday, July 18th at 10:30am at the Gordon Ag Center for a FREE composting workshop to be taught by UGA Extension and USDA-NRCS and sponsored by us, Coosa River Conservation District! Refreshments will be provided and the workshop will wrap up before noon. Again, it’s free, but please sign up at www.GACD.us/events or at the QR code on this flyer. We hope to see you there!!! 🌻👩🏻‍🌾 🦋🥕

Brought to you by Coosa River Soil & Water Conservation District, Gordon County Extension/4-H, NRCS, Georgia Association of Conservation Districts & Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission!

07/12/2023

Great work, Paulding County Georgia Master Gardener Extension Volunteers!