Activities & Events

The Soil and Water Conservation District offers free natural resource education programs for all ages.

Bring your children or grandchildren out to enjoy the 15th Annual Youth Fishing Derby at Watterson Park Lake, Saturday, June 6, 2009. Last year, kids lined the bank to try their hand at catching some of the 3,000 catfish that were put in early that morning. This activity is designed to get children "Hooked on Fishing" as a fun, recreational sport. The event is for children only; fishing poles, bait and prizes provided!

Students & Educators

Enhance your students classroom experience with these free programs: The Water Cycle, Rocks and Fossils, Lifecycles and Adaptations, Wetlands, Pond and Stream Studies, Groundwater and Karst, Soils  Erosion, and much more.  One of our most popular programs is the Streamwalk Field Trip to Beargrass Creek at Big Rock. Call today to schedule a field trip for your students.

See "Public Outreach" for more information on these and other free programs for adults, teachers and children.

Organizations

We aren't just in the classroom - need a speaker for your adult organization? We can provide programs on a myriad of topics regarding natural resources in your community i.e. Nonpoint Source Pollution, Wetlands, Understanding Beargrass Creek, Combined Sewer Overflows and YOU, Creating Backyard Habitats and much more!

Civic Groups

Programs are available for Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and other civic organizations no matter what age level.

Board Meetings

Jefferson County Conservation District board meetings are held monthly at 4229 Bardstown Road, Suite 117. Regular meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month at 7:00 pm. Meetings are open to the public however seating is limited.

Sign-up!

The SWCD is taking applications for the 2009 Soil Erosion and Water Quality Cost-Share program. Sign-up period is March 16th through April 15th. Questions? Call 502.499.1900