ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION
As part of its management plan, the LCD is responsible for educating and engaging citizens on groundwater, surface water, and soil health initiatives. To that end, the LCD offers educational programming for schools, youth groups, adult groups, and other audiences.
The LCD also provides resources and information on land conservation efforts, drinking water education, tree planting, and other related topics.
Contact us to find out how we can meet you and your organization’s educational or informational needs.
School and Youth Presentations
Taylor County LCD staff enjoy visiting area schools and assisting with field trips. They offer a wide variety of programs on many topics and can cater to a set curriculum and/or state standards to help schools meet their environmental literacy goals. Focus often is on interactive opportunities designed to fully engage students in the learning experience.
Potential topics include (but are not limited to): invasive species, water (water cycle, quality, groundwater, conservation, etc.), trees and forest ecosystems, plants (including pollination), soils (from introductory activities to conservation), waste reduction (the 3Rs), sense of place, winter (hypothermia, winter wildlife, etc.), geology and ice ages, and more.
Wisconsin Land + Water Youth Education Programs
Taylor County LCD, as a member of the Wisconsin Land+Water Conservation Association, promotes and supports their youth educational programs. Information on those programs can be found by clicking on the links below:
Programs & Links:
- LCD Main Page
- Animal Waste Storage
- Conservation Assistance
- Drinking Water & Well Testing Program
- Environmental Education
- Grazing Program
- Invasive Species Program
- Land & Water Resource Management Plan
- No-Till Drill Rental Program
- Nutrient Management
- Soil and Manure Testing
- Tree and Shrub Sale
- Wildlife Damage & Deer Donation Program