Education and Outreach
2026 Tree Poster Contest
The poster contest is offered to 5th and 6th grade students. The posters will be judged at the local school level with certificates and the county level with cash prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places ($30, $20, $10). No area or state level has been offered for several years now. Local winners will be acknowledged during the school awards ceremonies offered at the end of each school year.
The 2026 theme is "Soil. Where it all Begins". Entries will be due by Wednesday, May 13, 2026.
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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. Rentable collection kits are now available at our office (and Hubbard SWCD) which individuals can borrow 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
