Education

The Monroe Soil and Water Conservation District offers a variety of education assistance in the field of natural resources. Our programs focus on a variety of age ranges, from preschool to post-secondary, and cover a variety of topics, including soils, water quality, wildlife, forestry, and the environment.

Classroom of young students during a Monroe SWCD program.

Elementary and High School Programs

5th Grade Field Day – Held each May at the Monroe County Fairgrounds
Envirothon – Annual competitive academic, outdoor team event for high school students
Skyvue Outdoor Classroom – Involved with the creation along with the students, teachers and administration
Project Wet
Project Wild
Project Learning Tree
Growing Up Wild

In addition, the MSWCD offers grants to teachers who request funding to educate themselves or their students on conservation issues.

Teachers can contact our office for recommendations on specific lessons they are looking to teach.

List of Monroe SWCD programs by age group

Post Secondary and Adult Education

Scholarships – Available to youth of Monroe County pursuing a degree in an agricultural related field

The Monroe SWCD also offers a variety of educational programs and workshops for adults including topics on pond management, wildlife, forestry and bee keeping. Be sure to check our calendar page for up coming events.