Cumberland County Conservation District
Our Objective...
To promote the wise use and management of the county's renewable natural resources of soil, water, woodland and wildlife.
Our Mission...
To provide guidance, information and assistance to the general public that will promote the wise use, improvement and conservation of our natural resources for our and future generations.
Cumberland County Conservation District and USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service programs are offered on a nondiscriminatory basis without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, marital or familial status.
Equipment
for Lease
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contact the
CCCD Office
Boomjet Spray
5.5 HP Honda Motor
McHale Hay Wrapper
Haybuster
No-Till Drill
Copyright Cumberland County Conservation District April 2007.
Wanda J, Gilbert .
Stop by the conservation district office
for more information on the health of your soil!
5th Grade Class Students and Teachers enjoying a fun filled educational day.
Brian and Ginger - Law Enforcement - K9 Unit
Willie Joe -
Natural Resources Conservation Service
Scott and Ken -
Ky. Division of Forestry
Jamie -
Ky. Department of Parks
Chris - Ky Department of Fish and Wildlife
Ms. Renata’s Class - Division of Forestry
Mr. Allen’s Class - Law Enforcement - K9 Unit
Students checking out CCCD Display Board
Ms. Paulette’s Class - Department of Parks
Ms. Becky Ballard’s Class - NRCS
Ms. Becky Radford’s Class - Department of Fish and Wildlife
5th Grade Classes at Stations
Avo Huddleston - Volunteer
Mr. John Hurt - CC Superintendent demonstrating the power of a “Rain Drop”
Avo Huddleston - Volunteer Wanda J. Gilbert CCCD, DAS
Jaelyn Smith - T-Shirt Design Winner
2009 National Association of Conservation District “Dig It! The Secrets of Soil”
2010 District Board Officers
206 N. Main Street • Burkesville, KY 42717
tel. (270) 864-2606 or 2631, Ext. 3 • fax. (270) 864-5309
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Overall K: 1 - Allie Anderson, 2 - Emily Roach, 3 - Tanner Monday
Overall 1: 1 - Jacob Castillo, 2 - Corbin Murphy (not pictured) 3 - Morgan Scott
Overall 2: 1 - Chase Conrad, 2 - Noah Flowers, 3 - Liam Griffiths
School and County Poster Winners
2009 Soil and Land Judging Contest Winners
Wanda J. Gilbert, CCCD DAS, Laura Hopper, Katy Anderson, Paige Farlee, Kimberly Spears and Mr. Lannie Willen, Teacher. Each of these students received a $25.00 check and a trophy sponsored by the district. These students advanced to the Regional in Pulaski County.
Overall K: 1 - Kaden Stalcup, 2 - Madison Alexander, 3 - Maggie Morgan
Overall 1: 1 - Natalie Huckelby, 2 - Shayla Branham, 3 - Katelyn Huddleston
Overall 2: 1 - Alexis Rain, 2 - Jon-Eric Cash, 3 - Daylin Duvall
Overall 3: 1 - Bailey Willis (not pictured), 2 - Alexis Killman, 3 - Curtis Atchley
Overall 7: 2 - Kaddie Graham / Will Flowers / Demi Marlowe, 1 - Dylan Gilbert
Overall 7 1 - Dylan Gilbert
Overall 6: 3 - Brittaney Arnett, 2 - Darion Goss, 1 - Madison Cash
Overall 4: 1 - Seth Flowers, 2 - Candi Staten, 3 - Schyler VanArsdale (not pictured)
Overall 5: 1 - Taylor Honeyman, 2 - Taylor Waid (not pictured), 3 - Kaylea Garmon
Wanda J. Gilbert - District Administrative Secretary
2010 District Board Supervisors
Tony Nation, Randall Page, Charles Garmon, John Phelps Jr., Jeff Alexander, Jeff Mowers and Finis Hardin
These quilt blocks will be in the quilt that will be raffled off at the 2010 KACD Convention in Lexington, Ky. this summer. All proceeds goes to the Auxiliary Scholarship Fund. The Auxiliary Committee gives away at least (1) $1,000 scholarship each year.
John Phelps Jr. - Treasurer : Randall Page - Vice Chairman: Jeff Alexander - Secretary: Jeff Mowers - Chairman
Willie Joe Russell, NRCS DC
Overall 6: 1 - Darion Goss, 2 - Olivia Brewington, 3 - Rylea Beth Spears
School and County Essay Winner
Overall 7: 3 - Stacey Hensel, 2 - Dylan Gilbert, 1 - Carson Hosier
Overall 8: 3 - Carla Hammer, 2 - Abby Neal (not pictured), 1 - Taylor Grider
Overall 6: 1 - Greg Finley
Overall K-1 Jacob Castillo
Overall 6-8 Carson Hosier
Overall 6-8 Dylan Gilbert
Overall 7: 3 - Angel Arms, 2 - Carson Hosier, 1 - Dylan Gilbert
Overall 8: 3 - Carey Parke, 2 - Taylor Grider, 1 - Tre’ Marlowe
6th Annual 5th Grade Conservation Field Day
Overall K-1 Jacob Castillo
Overall 6-8 Dylan Gilbert
School and County Essay Winner
2009 Jim Claypool Poster and Conservation Essay
3 - Bailey Willis (not pictured)
Mr. Lannie Willen Teacher, Luke King, Aaron Graves, Emily Glidwell, Keaton Williams and Wanda J. Gilbert, CCCD DAS. The district sponsored the students to attend the National competition in Indianapolis, In.
Cumberland County Conservation District
206 N. Main Street • Burkesville, KY 42717
tel. (270) 864-2606 or 2631 Ext. 3 • fax. (270) 864-5309
2010 Arbor Day Annual Tree Give-a-way
April 12th from 8:30am to 3:00pm
2010 Kentucky Department of Agriculture Poster and Essay Contest
Tree Species:
White Pine
Silky Dogwood
Black Cherry
Mulberry
Persimmon
Red Bud
Black Walnut
2010 Habitat Stewardship Week April 25 - May 2
2010 HIGH SCHOOL $750 SCHOLARSHIPS
2010 Commonwealth Clean-up Poster and Essay Contest
Applications are available at CCHS and Soil Conservation Office
Deadline: April 22, 2010
Winners will be published soon.
2nd Wednesday of each month (April - October) 9:00am –11:00am
Cumberland County Elementary School Grade K-4 received an “Earth Day” Globe Keychain and Grade 5 received an “Earth Day” Pencil for Earth Day.
Backyard Conservation Project
Wanda J. Gilbert, CCCD DAS and County Judge Executive Tim Hicks. Mr. Hicks signing the proclamation for 2010 Habitat Stewardship Week.
2010 CCMS 8th Grade Reality Store
Wanda J. Gilbert, CCCD DAS was asked to participate in the Reality Store again this year. Located at the “Groceries” station, she explained the process that takes place from the time you prepare your soil till you harvest your vegetables to eat. The district provided a packet of “Garden Seeds” along with a “Dig It” bookmark to each 8th grade student. .
Avo Huddleston and Johnny Trigg
Brittany Taylor and Ken Brown
Wanda J. Gilbert and Jimmy Shearer
Greg Parnell, Jacob Vorris and Ricky Parnell
Carly Harris and Ladd Nelson
Participated in the “Backyard Conservation” class on Wednesday, April 14th. They viewed the “9” minute video and each received educational materials, backyard plan layout, a “Soda Bottle” Bird Feeder Kit and Wind Chime.
Mrs. Patti Arm’s students at Lake Cumberland Headstart Center along with all students received a 2 year old “White Pine” tree seedling for Earth Day.
Haylee Watson and Katelyn Huddleston