FCD Bulletin - April 2025
FCD Bulletin - April 2025
Profiles in Conservation: Roy Roper
This month's conservation spotlight shines on Roy Roper of Canon City. Here is Roy's story in his own words: "I was born in a plain wood frame ranch house on an 1892 family homestead near the edge of the St. Charles canyon in Pueblo County. I became interested in soil and water conservation at an early age, and later made it my life career." Roy served in the second world war and later joined the Soil Conservation Service (today's NRCS). He also worked for the Fremont Conservation District for many years, and served on the Fremont County Weed Board where he is a lifetime member. Few people have done as much or more than Roy to advance the work of natural resource conservation in Fremont County, and we recognize his Pathfinding Spirit. Roy celebrated his 100th Birthday on March 20, 2025!
FCD offering College Scholarships
To support the next generation of leaders in agriculture and natural resource conservation, the Fremont Conservation District is offering $1,000 college & trade school scholarships to graduating high school seniors.
Eligability:
- Be a graduating senior in Fremont County Colorado
- Have a home address within the Consevration District Boundaries (the District office will verify this when you apply).
- Accepted to and planning to attend a 4-year university or a trade school in Colorado.
- Degree/trade field must be agriculture/natural resources or related fields. (ie. environmental science, wildlife biology, welding tech, horticulture tech, disel tech)
Application due date is May 1, 2025.
To see more about the scholarsihip opportunity, or to apply, please click here.
Camp Rocky 2025
Fremont Conservation District is proud to offer full scholarships for Camp Rocky 2025.
Camp Rocky is a week long educational, residential camp for ages 14-17 who enjoy the outdoors and are interested in natural resources, agriculture, and environmental science.
The camp is located outside of Divide, Colorado, and will run July 6th-11th this year.
Camp Rocky’s professional staff helps campers learn about the environment through hands-on experiences. Students work in teams, making new friends from across Colorado.
Each year new and returning students choose one of the following resource fields for their area of focus: Rangeland Science, Forestry Management, Soil and Water Science, Fish and Wildlife Management.
At the end of the week, students will use their group learning plan to complete a management project. Additional camper activities include volleyball games, hiking, campfires, group challenges, nightly natural resource presentations, and a talent show!
To learn more, or to apply, click here.
Save the Date! Fremont Conservation District Annual Banquet April 25th, 2025.
Fremont Conservation District will be holding its 79th Annual Landowner's Banquet the evening of Friday, April 25th, 2025 at Pathfinder Park in Florence, CO. Join us for happy hour and a silent auction to benefit youth eduation programs followed by a catered dinner and business meeting. For more information or to register, click here.
Local Work Group Meeting Scheduled for May 9th
On Friday May 9th, the Fremont Conservation District will be hosting our annual Local Work Group meeting. The purpose of the meeting is to bring landowners and agricultural producers together with the National Resource Conservation Service (NRCS), the Fremont Conservation District (FCD), and other local partners to discuss and prioritize local conservation needs and natural resource concerns. This meeting is a great opportunity for landowners to voice their concerns, share their challenges, and influence NRCS strategies and funding in our area. More information will be forthcoming. Save the date! May 9th 2025.
Upcoming Events
- 79th Annual Landowner's Banquet. Friday April 25th, 5 p.m. Pathfinder Park & Events Center.
- Fremont Conservation District Board Meeting. Wednesday May 7th
- Local Work Group Meeting. Friday May 9th, 9:00 a.m. Pathfinder Park & Events Center.