WASECA SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT



​Waseca County
Soil and Water Conservation District
Youth  & Education 

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THE YOUNG CONSERVATIONISTS

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​In the fall of 2021, the Waseca SWCD gave out a total of 596 Coloring Books with a topic of keeping our environment clean.  The books went out to 308 Kindergarten and 288 1st grade students in Waseca County.   The Coloring Books are funded in part by a grant from Minnesota Board of Water & Soil Resources.


2021
This year with the Waseca County Fair being held, the SWCD gave out 8 ribbons for projects with outstanding conservation ideas.  There were many deserving entries.  Congratulations to all of the 4-H Members who exhibited this year.  4-H is a wonderful association for learning,  making friendships, setting and achieving 
 goals, and overall great experiences.   

(Look for these pictures in our 2022 calendar.)

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                                   Molly Volovsek, Riverside Ramblers

Molly's Project was a Poster on Racoons titled 'Unmasking the Bandit'.  The poster contained information on their habitat, diet, young.  Molly's inspiration for this topic came from wanting to learn more about them.  Why and how they can get into locked places and why they make such a mess in the water.
Through this project, she has learned they are NOT a nuisance animal.  They have certain habits like wetting their food to help them survive. 

                                          Alexis Olson, Vista Busy Bees

Alexis' project was a poster titled 'Trail Camera Adventure'.  She used a trail camera to capture photos in her yard from February to July, day and night.  Alexis discovered that there is a lot of activity and a lot of different animals that roam around in her yard both day and night.  She drew the pictures of the animals on her poster and also had the photos of the animals put together in a book.
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​                                                 Gavin Hodgkins, Clover Clan


Gavin's project was a Butterfly Garden.  He used plants that attract butterflies.  Gavin learned that he likes planting a flower garden.

                             
                                       Laura Jahr, Waldorf Peppy Peppers


Laura's project was under the Elements of Photography.  Her photo was taken at Minneopa State Park.  Laura's photo captured the native landscape and beautiful skies.  She has enjoyed taking photos of nature and animals for 5 years.  She has gained important experience in capturing the theme of her photos.
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​                                            Mikael Nelson, Vista Bust Bees


Mikael's project was a poster titled 'Drone Photography'.  Mikael captured many landscape photos over the year, from planting to harvest.  He also likes to use his drone for scouting fields, watching for water damages, and even pictures for insurance adjustments. The photos he has taken include family pictures, field and  farmstead pictures, and wonderful sunsets.

                                     


​                                       Alexis Myers, Riverside Ramblers


Alexis' project is about the uses and fun facts of the Poplar Tree.  Alexis did her project as a way to let others know about the Poplar Tree.  Poplars are a common tree in the area.  She learned that the tree cross pollinates, so there are many types.  She also found out that the Poplar wood has many uses such as musical instruments and even snowboards.
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                                            Isiah Alvarado, Riverside Ramblers

Isiah's project is titled 'Bumble Bees'.  Isiah wants everyone to know about the importance of the Bumble Bee.  The main focus of his project is to let us know that the Bumble Bee is endangered and how important they are to our daily lives.  There are many products we use everyday that a bee helps provide.  He was also able to show a hive model as part of his project.    




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                                         Isabella Eaton, Homegrown Explorers

Isabella's project was a Fairy Garden.  The gardens were planted in a stump that she found on their property.  To Isabella, the focus is on natural beauty.  She has used different types of flowers to enhance the beauty of the stump.  Through this project, Isabella has learned time management.
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2020
2020 put a damper on most of the programs the SWCD wanted to participate in with the area youth.  Hoping that 2021 will be a better year for interactions with 4-H and other groups. 


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2019-2020 School Year

The Waseca SWCD distributed 321 Coloring Books to the Waseca County Kindergarten Classes in the fall of 2019.  These books covered basic ideas on  Conserving Water and Energy.  


 2019
​ The Waseca SWCD gave Ribbons for Conservation Recognition at the Waseca County Fair.  It was a hard choice to make. 

There were so many 4-Her's that are Conservation minded.
Congratulations to all 4-H Exhibitors, for their determination, ingenuity, creativity, and most of all, for just being You! 
Here are the of winners of the ribbons with their projects.

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Addison Kelm, Clover Clan
Ava Appel, Janesville Jacks & Jills
Ava Appel, Janesville Jacks & Jills
John Olson, Palmer Sunbeams
Josie Olson, Palmer Sunbeams
Karley Hamilton, Clover Clan
Mason Wadd, Homegrown Explorers
Preston Johnson, Janesville Jacks & Jills
Teagan Tietje, Janesville Jacks & Jills

2018-2019 School Year
The Waseca SWCD distributed 345 Coloring Books to the Kindergarten Classes at all the Waseca County Schools and 302 1st Grade Classes.  These books helped explain some items on how to conserve water and energy.  The books were purchased with money from a grant from MN Board of Water and Soil Resources.
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Kindergarten Classes
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1st Grade Classes

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  • Our District
    • Waseca SWCD History
    • News Release
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    • Staff
    • Supervisors/Elects
    • Conservation Farmer
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    • Careers
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  • Education
    • Scholarships
    • Young Conservationists
    • Dairy Princesses
    • Learning Conservation
    • U of M Waseca Extension & 4-H Office
  • Community Involvement
  • Meetings & Minutes
  • Programs & Services
    • Tree Program
    • Soil Health
  • Grants
    • Clean Water Land & Legacy Amendment
  • Projects & Practices
    • Basins
    • Buffers
    • Cover Crops
    • CREP
    • Terraces
    • In Field Tile
    • Water Monitoring
    • Waterways
    • Windbreaks
  • Watershed Alliance & Watersheds
    • GBERBA Watershed Alliance
    • Cannon
    • Le Sueur
  • Reports & Plans
    • District Data Practices Policy
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