March 2025 News

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In like a lion, out like a lamb? Ready or not, Spring is here! Check out the following articles to prepare for the season ahead.

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In like a Lion...

Where did the saying "In like a lion, out like a lamb" come from? Learn about the suspected origins of this tale/tail (pun intended, LOL).

Upcoming Events

There are several upcoming events (many of which are FREE) in April and May 2025. There are also a few deadlines!

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2025 Local Working Group Survey - PLEASE COMPLETE!

Every year, Middle Park Conservation District helps our local Natural Resources Conservation Service complete a Local Working Group survey. YOUR INPUT IS NEEDED!

A narrow stream runs through grassy fields with a large tree and buildings in the distance under a clear sky.

Ditch Inventories

Ditch inventories assess the condition of the diversion structure, main ditch, measuring devices, lateral headgates, culverts, and any other infrastructure present on the ditch. They also identified potential points of failure.

May contain: plant, tree, fir, potted plant, conifer, pine, appliance, device, electrical device, refrigerator, and person

Tree Seedlings - ORDER by May 1

Spring trees arrive at the end of May. Reserve your order of seedlings today! POPULAR SPECIES: Aspen, Blue Spruce, Engelmann Spruce, Doug Fir, Lodgepole Pine, Caragana, Chokecherry.

2024 Report on the Health of Colorado’s Forests

The 2024 Report on the Health of Colorado’s Forests details what insects and diseases remain the most prevalent forest health issues and where they…

Grass & Wildflower Seed For Sale

Our Spring seed shipment is in! Get your seed and plant when the snow melts. POPULAR MIXES: Short Mix, Forest Mix, Wildflower Mix, Dryland Mix, Irrigated Meadow Mix, and more.

Water law seminar by Aaron Clay on April 23, 2025, at Colorado Mountain College, Edwards. Registration $130, includes meals and materials.

Water Law in a Nutshell Workshop - April 23, 2025

This seminar will cover all aspects of the law related to water rights and ditch rights as applied in Colorado. Subject matter includes the appropriation, perfection, use, limitations, attributes, abandonment and enforcement of various types of water rights. Additional subject matter will include special rules for groundwater and reservoirs, public rights in appropriated water, interstate compacts and more.

Free composting techniques class at Juniper Library, Grand Lake, April 12th, 1-3 pm. Taught by Derek Lowstuter.

Composting Class in Grand Lake - April 12, 2025

Come learn about composting techniques adaptable for high elevation growers.

May contain: field, grassland, nature, outdoors, grass, plant, adult, male, man, person, clothing, pants, hat, countryside, accessories, and belt

Advice from Mark: Spring Pasture/Hayland Management Tips

I asked Mark Volt, our District Conservation Technician, to give his best spring advice. He had two tips for ag producers...

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Spring Weeds

See which species of weeds will be the first to pop this spring.

Colorado drought stats and map: 24 counties affected, ~645,800 residents in drought areas, 46th driest February, drought maps shown.

Drought Outlook: April 2025

As many of us look forward to the warmer temperatures that coincide with the onset of spring, the reality is that we still need more snow.

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Wolf-Livestock Conflict: Calving Season Tips

A tip sheet by Working Circle on reducing wolf-livestock conflict during calving season.

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Calving Season Considerations

Hubbard Feeds highlights tips on calf gut health, the importance of nutrition during the first weeks of the calf’s life, and some other calving season…

CSU Extension Grand County looking for summer employee

CSU Extention Grand County is looking for someone that is interested in working during the growing season to help with irrigation, collect forage…

CSU Small Acreage Management Winter Newsletter

Check out the latest articles about Small Acreage Management from CSU Extension and NRCS. Topics include Selenium in Hores, Junipers of Colorado…

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Sustainable Grand Home Energy Assessments

A home energy assessment evaluates your home's efficiency based on current standards, identifying areas for improvement. Most older homes will benefit…

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Save the Frogs Youth Education

Every year, Middle Park Conservation District educates local youth about amphibians and their conservation. On April 4th, MPCD visited West Grand Middle School's 7th and 8th graders to celebrate "Save the Frogs" Day.

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De-extinction & the Woolly Mouse

Should we bring back species if the reason they went extinct still exists? For species that went exinct a long time ago, is the habitat and climate the same? If not, would we be setting it up for a second extinction? With all the environmental issues facing living species, would the funding be better spent on saving living species rather than bringing extinct species back?

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