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Camden County Soil Conservation District |
Education Program
Materials Backyard Conservation Poster and Essay Contest Envirothon
In addition to preventing soil erosion and sedimentation on construction sites; regional watershed management planning; and open space and farmland preservation, we are also active in promoting conservation education. The staff is available for classroom presentations. The Camden County Soil Conservation District is one of the many sponsors of the Conservation Poster and Essay Contest and the New Jersey Envirothon.
The Camden County Soil Conservation District is pleased to offer a supply of teaching materials on conservation, natural resources and environmental issues. Posters, booklets, coloring books, comic books and teaching materials are available at no charge (within limited quantities).
A sample of materials currently available:
Water – The Basis of
Life
Search for Soil
Teaching Soil & Water Conservation
Watershed Health & Harmony Posters
Plants Improving Our Environment
Backyard Stewardship
Bringing conservation from the countryside to your backyard. Just as they do on the farm, conservation practices on nonagricultural land can help increase food and shelter for birds and other wildlife, control soil erosion, reduce sediment in waterways, conserve water and improve water quality, inspire a stewardship ethic, and beautify the landscape.
Our “Backyard Conservation Kit” shows you how conservation practices that
are used on agricultural land across the country to conserve and improve
natural resources can be adapted for use on the land around your
home or school. These practices help the environment and can make your
yard more attractive and enjoyable. The Backyard Conservation Kit
includes:
- 28 page color booklet outlining
- 10 suggested conservation practices
- 9-minute video showing the conservation practices
- 10 tip sheets giving more detail on each practice
- Fun Pack envelope containing:
- 4-page color guidebook with backyard ideas
- 3-D poster
- Fun Backyard Board Game
- Backyard Butterflies educational comic book
- Nature Pals Activity Book (grades K-3)
- Operation Backyard Activity Book (grades 4-6)
Order a Backyard Conservation Kit by contacting Craig Fisher.
New Jersey Envirothon 
The New Jersey Envirothon is a one-day “environmental Olympic competition” for New Jersey High School students. The event is sponsored each year by New Jersey’s Soil Conservation Districts and our state & federal conservation partners. The Envirothon promotes teamwork, training & problem solving, as well as study in the fields of soils, wildlife, aquatics, forestry, and current environmental issues. Each team consists of five students and one advisor. The statewide contest, an outdoor event, is held in May.
The winners of the NJ Envirothon go on to compete in the National Envirothon as New Jersey’s representative team. Registration information, a brochure and study guides for the Envirothon can be found at http://nj.nacdnet.org/envirothon/. The Team advisor will facilitate training by incorporating hands-on activities with the provided educational study guide. The study guide is also an excellent resource to supplement regular lesson plans or addition to a resource library.
For questions or further details regarding the New Jersey Envirothon, please contact Craig Fisher, Education Coordinator, at 856-767-6299 or email: craig.fisher@camdenscd.org.
