2013 Wildlife School For Landowners

The 2013 Wildlife School For Landowners will be held August 22, 2013 through August 23, 2013 in Enterprise, AL.  Some of the topics that will be covered this year will be: wild pig damage and control, introduction to timber managment, managing pine for native wildlife plants, deer management and managing food plots and wildlife openings.  The field tour will be held at Fort Rucker on August 23, 2013.  CEU's will be available.  For additional information call Katherine at (205) 384-0606 ext. 1.

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2013 ACDEA $500.00 scholarship winner

Congratulations to Madison Elmore, senior at Curry High School for winning the 2013 Area III ACDEA scholarship!

Blue bird houses still available!

We still have blue bird houses for sale at the Walker County Soil & Water Conservation office. The houses are $12.00/each and will offer a great conservation opportunity for you to enjoy with your children or grandchildren. Each house comes as a kit containing six pre-cut pieces that are ready to join with no tools, nails or hardware being required. Simply follow the picture instructions to slide the pieces together. It's up to you if you would like to paint the exterior of the bird house. The door will easily remove to clean out the house. We will also provide an informational sheet regarding the suggested placement of the house. If you have any questions or would like additional information please call our office at (205) 387-1879.

Private Pesticide Applicator Permit Training to be held in Double Springs on February 19, 2013

The Alabama Cooperative Extension System will hold a training and exam session needed to get a new permit or renew an existing permit. This program will be held on Tuesday, February 19, 2013, at the Traders and Farmers Bank Bernice Hilton Walker Building upstairs meeting room in Double Springs. The meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m. No pre-registration is required. There will be no charge for this program, but the three-year permit from the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries costs $25. At this program, we will cover the basics needed for the exam. Producers also have the option to use a take-home self-study packet at any time of year; however, most people find it more convenient to take the test at this class. Most farmers in Winston County get this permit so that they can buy Grazon (2,4-D+picloram) for pasture weed control. This herbicide does an excellent job on dogfennel, which is also known as summer cedar. The 2012 growing season was a severe fall armyworm year, and many of the more economical insecticides used on fall armyworms are restricted. This permit will allow the holder to buy any restricted use pesticide, including those needed for fall armyworms. For more information, call Mike Henshaw at (205) 489-5376.

Walker County Forestry Planning Committee Annual Tree Sale

The Walker County Forestry Planning Committee will hold it's annual tree sale event at the Jasper Wal-Mart Garden Center on Friday, February 22, 2013 from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and Saturday, February 23, 2013 from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. All trees will be containerized or bare root seedlings and will be available on a first come first serve basis. Cost will be $2.00 per tree. Please call 205-387-1879 or email kpattonwalkersoil@gmail.com for an itemized list. Proceeds go to promote conservation education in Walker County.

2013 scholarship applications available

The Walker County Soil & Water Conservation District is now accepting applications for a $500.00 scholarship sponsored by the Alabama Conservation District Employees Association. Applicant must be a U. S. citizen, high school senior, and living in the State of Alabama. Applications may be picked up at the District office located in the Carl Elliott Board of Education Building, Suite 207, 1710 Alabama Avenue in Jasper. Deadline to receive completed applications in the District office is March 8, 2013. For more information, please contact Katherine Patton at (205) 384-0606 or 387-1879 ext 1.