World Conservation Day / Duval Soil & Water 68th Anniversary Celebration

1005 Riverside Avenue,Jacksonville FL 32204

28 July, 2021

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We invite you to celebrate World Conservation Day and the 68th Anniversary Celebration of the Duval Soil and Water Conservation District. Join us for an evening in celebration of Duval County’s natural resources, wildlife and all of the ways we work together to conserve them. Attendees will enjoy an opportunity to network with their elected officials, local conservationists, community members, business owners and affiliate agencies. Duval Soil & Water Conservation District is pleased to honor the following Conservation Champions during the event as well. Former District Supervisors who have recently fulfilled their terms of service Hunter Anderson Ed Wright Duval Conservation Teacher of the Year 2020 (TBA) 2021 (TBA) Guest Speaker Kay Ehas, CEO of Groundwork Jacksonville Venue & COVID- 19 The celebration will take place along the St. John's River in the beautiful outdoor courtyard of the Garden Club of Jacksonville. Mask and vaccinations are highly encouraged. Please stay home if you are sick or have come into contact with anyone that with COVID-19. COVID-19 wavier to be completed by all attendees onsite. Tickets General Admission- Donation*. Conservation Campion: $50- Includes Food, 2 Drinks and Raffle Ticket.** Event & Raffle Sponsorship Available (Conservation Champion Tickets Included)Registration is Required & Limited to 100 attendees. *Fundraising Event, proceeds support conservation education & programs in Duval County. ** Additional Food, Cash Bar & Raffle Tickets will be available for purchase onsite. Thank You Sponsors: Title Sponsor Garden Club of JacksonvilleSustainability Sponsor Apple Rabbit CompostIndividual, Community & Business Sponsors- Available About Duval Soil & Water Conservation District The Duval Soil and Water Conservation District was created in July of 1953 under the authority created by the Soil Conservation Act, passed by the Florida Legislature in 1937. The DSWCD is a board of 5 elected supervisors, organized by concerned citizens of Duval County to help landowners and users to conserve land, water, forests, wildlife and related natural resources. The Mission of DSWCD is to deliver natural resources conservation technology and education to local landowners and users and to promote the wise use of land and best management practices that will conserve, improve and sustain the natural resources of Duval County. About World Conservation Day Observed on July 28 annually, World Nature Conservation Day is celebrated to acknowledge that a healthy environment is the foundation for a stable and healthy society. We can all be Conservation Champions on this day and everyday by being good stewards, continuous consumers and encouraging others to protect wildlife & natural resources as well. Share & Connect Please share this opportunity with others! Connect with us! Website: www.duvalsoilandwater.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/jaxsoilandwaterInstagram: www.instagram.com/duvalswcdQuestions Hon. Ashantae Green, Supervisor of Duval Soil and Water Conservation District [email protected] The Duval Soil and Water Conservation District was created in July of 1953 under the authority created by the Soil Conservation Act, passed by Florida Legislature in 1937. The Duval SWCD was organized by concerned citizens of Duval County to help landowners and users to conserve land, water, forests, wildlife and related natural resources. Our mission is to deliver natural resources conservation technology and education to local landowners and users and to promote the wise use of land and best management practices that will conserve, improve and sustain the natural resources of Duval County.