Friday, September 7, 2012

Conservation District Field Day - September 20th


The Carroll County Conservation District is hosting a field day on Thursday, September 20 at 5:30 PM.  The field day, located at the 4 Mile Creek Outdoor Classroom in Carroll County, will focus on Wildlife Habitat.

Guest speakers for the event include:

Zak Danks
Farm Bill Biologist
Fish and Wildlife

Ben Lyle
Forester
Kentucky Division of Forestry

Kim Jett
Fourth Grade Teacher at Cartmell Elementary in Carrollton
Current Teacher of the Year for the Kentucky Division of Conservation

Christin Herbst
Extension Agent for Agriculture & Natural Resources
Carroll County Cooperative Extension Service


A meal will be included, in addition to door prize drawings.  You must sign up and be present at the field day to win.  Prizes include:

10-acre planting with the Conservation District's no-till seeder
Longaberger basket and contents
$20 gift certificate from Quick Lube
Tire rotation and balance from Paul's Tires
Stihl safety glasses
Stihl Hearing protector with AM/FM Stereo Radio with MP# Impute

My topic will focus on the role native warm season grasses can play in relation to wildlife habitat.  I hope you will be able to join us at the Outdoor Classroom!

For more information on the Wildlife Habitat Field Day, contact the Carroll County Conservation District at (502) 732-6098.

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