IN THIS ISSUE:

Pershing Elementary teachers Nikki Woods and Erica Royer were chosen to receive the 2009 Cooperator of the Year Award by the SERCD Board of Supervisors.  Nikki and Erica have opened their classrooms to include SERCD’s education program  on a regular basis for the past two years. 

Dr. Fred Provenza of Utah State University provided a different perspective on grazing practices at the February  seminar.  His concept of “grazing across landscapes” and changing traditional patterns can help producers better manage riparian areas, control weeds and introduce unfamiliar food sources. 

Sponsors of the event were SERCD, Medicine Bow Conservation District, Carbon County Weed & Pest, High Desert Lunch Speaker Series Rawlins BLM Office and the George B. Storer Foundation.  

 

“The behavior and well being of animals has an immediate impact on an operation.  Unfortunately, efforts to help managers make a living often ignore how animals make their living.”  Dr. Fred Provenza 

Free Speaker Series!

Platte Valley Community Center

Saratoga

7:00-9:00 PM

April 14th—Sage Grouse & ESA:  What it means for Wyoming

April 28th—Energy: Water, Wind, Wildlife & Well

See Page 4 for complete schedule

Pershing Elementary Teachers recognized

Nikki Woods

Third Grade Teacher

Erica Royer

Fifth Grade Teacher

Their dedication and commitment to natural resource and agriculture education  is enabling students to learn about soil, water, habitats, trees, food sources and stewardship.  Congratulations Nikki and Erica!