It is never too early to inspire children to care for the environment. Jefferson County Conservation District recently hosted a planting event in the Upper Tarboo Wetlands that exemplified the power of conservation across generations. Among the attendees was a family whose father, as a child, had participated in planting events in this same watershed. Now, years later, he has returned to the site with his own children to plant native trees.
This event is part of Jefferson County Conservation District’s efforts to restore and enhance wetland habitats through community engagement. By involving families in hands-on restoration activities, the district helps foster a lifelong connection to conservation and instills values of environmental stewardship in younger generations.
The story of this family demonstrates the lasting impact of these programs, as they bring communities together and inspire a commitment to preserving natural resources for the future.
Delaini Disher’s photo, “Well-Attended Field Demonstration” captures the use of livestock in sustainable farming, highlighting the importance of biomass collection from a grazed cover crop field.
Mckenzi Coleman's "Exclusion Fence" photo highlights the enduring value of exclusion fencing as a tool for protecting natural resources like salmon streams and safeguarding livestock.
The winning photo from the conservation district calendar contest highlights hands-on salmon education.
