Cabarrus Soil and Water Conservation District

Mark your calendars! The next Cabarrus Soil and Water Conservation District Board meeting is happening June 2nd at 5:30 p.m. Join us at 715 Cabarrus Ave W, Concord, NC 28027 to stay informed and engaged with our community’s conservation efforts.

📢 Office Closure Announcement 📢

Our office will be closed on Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, May 26.

Wishing everyone a restful and enjoyable long weekend! ☀️✨

Bring your soil samples in and learn exactly what your soil needs for better plant and soil health! Healthy soil helps protect our local water quality by reducing runoff, erosion, and excess nutrients entering our waterways. 🌿

Drop off your samples at the Cabarrus Soil & Water Conservation District office by the first Thursday of each month so we can include them in our monthly shipment for testing.

Improving your soil starts with knowing what’s in it—bring in a sample and let us help you grow strong, sustainable landscapes while keeping our soil and water protected!

📍715 Cabarrus Ave W, Room 301, Concord, NC 28027

Looking for a professional development opportunity this summer? What to expand your environmental education? Looking to earn some EE or CEU hours?

We are hosting two workshops, back-to-back, on July 10 and 11.

📍July 10 - Project Learning Tree Explore Your Environment

Project Learning Tree is an engaging, hands‑on environmental education program that helps K–8 students explore nature, think critically, and build problem‑solving skills. This workshop equips educators with ready‑to-use activities that connect classroom learning to the outdoors and foster curiosity about the world around them.

Register at https://forestry.ces.ncsu.edu/event/26079/

📍July 11 - Project Wet Climate, Water, and Resilience Educator Workshop

The Climate, Water, and Resilience workshop equips educators with hands-on activities to teach water science, sustainability, and stewardship. Participants will learn practical, engaging activities that build understanding and support resilient communities.

Register at https://forms.cloud.microsoft/g/QXLc6iq0DX

Cabarrus County Schools

Thank you to all our amazing student winners and the dedicated teachers who encouraged and supported them throughout this year’s Conservation Contest! This year’s theme, “We All Live in a Watershed,” inspired some truly outstanding work.

We are proud to share that several of our Cabarrus County students advanced to win at the Area 8 level — and even at the state level!

Congratulations to all of our participants for their creativity, hard work, and commitment to conservation. Cabarrus County is lucky to have such passionate young environmental stewards! 🌎💧

Congratulations to our Resource Education Coordinator, Abby, on completing her Environmental Education Certification!

We’re so proud of her hard work, dedication, and passion for connecting our community with the natural world. This accomplishment reflects her commitment to lifelong learning and to strengthening our environmental education programs.

Way to go, Abby! 🌿✨

A sneak peak from our Conservation Banquet last night!

Cabarrus County is currently experiencing drought conditions, and every drop counts. 💧 While we can’t control the weather, we can all take simple steps to conserve water and protect our local resources.

Here are a few easy ways to help:
• Fix leaks around your home—they add up quickly
• Water lawns early in the morning or late in the evening to reduce evaporation
• Turn off the tap while brushing your teeth
• Use a broom instead of a hose to clean driveways and sidewalks
• Only run dishwashers and washing machines with full loads

Small actions across our community can make a big difference during drought conditions. Let’s work together to conserve today and protect tomorrow. 🌱