The Flint River Soil and Water Conservation District is pleased to announce the 2022 Stewardship Week theme: “Healthy Soil, Healthy Life”. Stewardship Week, which will be celebrated April 24 – May 1, 2022 is celebrated each year to promote natural resource conservation across various topics including soil, water, and habitat.
In addition to providing area schools with valuable conservation and natural resource learning materials, the Flint River Soil and Water Conservation District is offering an annual poster contest for kindergarten through fifth grade students from counties located in the Flint River Soil and Water Conservation District. These counties include Baker, Calhoun, Decatur, Dougherty, Early, Grady, Miller, Mitchell, and Seminole counties.
“Participating in the Poster Contest is a fun and educational learning experience for students of all ages to celebrate Stewardship Week,” says Education Coordinator Abby Davis.
Posters must incorporate the “Healthy Soil, Healthy Life” theme. A digital photograph of the front of the poster and entry form will be accepted by emailing to abby@flintriverswcd.org by Sunday, May 1, 2022.
Monetary prizes will be awarded to the first, second, and third place winners. The District winner will also advance to the state competition where the poster entry will be judged against other entries from across Georgia. In 2020, District poster contest winner Maryanna Chitty was recognized at the state level for her poster submission highlighting the importance of pollinators.
This year marks the 67th Anniversary of the National Association of Conservation District Stewardship Week. During Stewardship Week, local conservation districts and state associations provide educational resources on the importance of soil health, water quality, pollinator habitats, and other conservation topics.
If you are interested in participating in the 2022 Poster Contest and would like to obtain more information, please contact your local Flint River Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor or visit our poster contest webpage.
For more Stewardship Week resources focusing on the importance of healthy soils, visit the NACD website.
The Flint River Soil and Water Conservation District is comprised of farmers, landowners, and community leaders that are dedicated to the conservation, wise use, and protection of natural resources in the Flint River Basin. Learn more about the District at flintriverswcd.org.