The District holds an annual tree sale to promote native tree plantings, to improve backyard habitat and to offer trees at an affordable price. Proceeds go toward funding environmental education programs. Over 3,000 trees are sold each year.

 

 

2011 Envirothon The District sponsors the Perry County Envirothon each year. The event is is held at different locations throughout Perry County.  In 2010 it was held at the Perry County Recreational Association, outside of Dunncanon. Teams from all four Perry County school districts along with Carson long Military Academy competed for the traveling trophy. It was taken home by Team 1 of West Perry High School.   [Read more about the Envirothon]

2011 Perry County Fair
The District once again had a display at the Perry County Fair. This year the theme was It's All About the Water: Questions to Consider. The new Chapter 102 regulations were highlighted along with a history and short diescription of the current agricultural regulations.   

2011 Land Judging
The 2011 Land Judging Contest was held at the farm of Oscar and Winnie Campbell of Marklesville. Students from Newport, West Perry, and Greenwood school districts competed along with Carson Long Military Academy. Students from Greenwood High School took first and third places, while Newport took second place. Presentations on the history of the Campbell Farm, the role of Conservation Districts, and current farm regulations were given. A demonstration on evaluating soil, and soil conservation and land management practices was given by Penn State Extension                        

      

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2011 Annual Banquet
The District holds an annual banquet to review the year’s accomplishments, to plan for the future, and to show appreciation to the District’s cooperating agency members. In 2011, the banquet was held at the Ickisburg Fire Hall.  Signs were presented to two landowners who had donated their farms to the Farmland Preservation Program.