Education and Outreach
EPA Environmental Education Grant
The Wadena SWCD has been issued a subaward to assist the Hubbard SWCD with their EPA Environmental Education Grant. The main goal is to provide an educational platform that provides resources to teachers, educators, and community members to teach various environmental topics. Schools in Wadena County are encouraged to become involved and utilize these approved educational modules which are hosted on the Minnesota Watersheds Virtual Lab.
Another option under this grant is collecting seeds and cones for compensation. This is based on the grant's secondary goal of aiding in Minnesota's seed/cone shortage that state nurseries are currently experiencing. Collection kits will be made available at Hubbard SWCD (and eventually Wadena SWCD) that individuals can rent out to collect seed and cones.
Phone: 218-252-6981
Email: info@hubbardswcd.org
Address: 603 North Central Ave., Park Rapids, MN 56470
Additional Education and Outreach
The Wadena SWCD is committed to educating our community on the natural resources within our county. Every year we hold educational events concerning agriculture and conservation throughout our community and present at numerous meetings explaining our programs.
If you are interested in having our staff at one of your meetings or in your classroom, contact us today!
Some of these events include:
- Conservation Days for local 5th and 6th graders
- Nitrate clinics across the county
- Agricultural talks for local producers
- Environthon competition for area middle and high schools
