Earth Team volunteers are...
People like you.  Folks willing to lend a hand to conserve our natural resources.  

Earth Team volunteers must be...
At least 14 years of age.  There's no maximum age limit.  Volunteers work outdoors or indoors; part-time or full time. 

Earth Team volunteers use their talents...
On the land...
With a soil conservationist, volunteers help land users plan conservation projects or take field surveys.  Best of all, they see how their conservation work cares for out natural resources.

In school...
Earth Team volunteers teach students about conservation.  Through outdoor classrooms, they teach urban students how to stop erosion in school yards.

With organizations...
Earth Team volunteers help youth groups, churches, garden and service clubs, and other organizations learn about ecosystems management.  They teach them that plants, animals, soil, water, and humans are interdependent.  Or show them how to turn abandoned land into nature center or playground.

In offices...
Volunteers can keep offices organized, put together newsletters, and keep people up-to-date about local conservation issues.

In return, Earth Team volunteers get...                                      Recognized for their work hours and have legal and insurance protection for any work-related injuries. there's no pay, but they get the satisfaction and enjoyment of enhancing our nation's ecosystems.

You apply for the Earth Team at...                                                                  Your local Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) office which is located at 1918 Greene Street, Adel, IA 50003; Call us at 515-993-3413 ext. 3; Email us.

COMING NEXT FEBRUARY 

TO DALLAS COUNTY 

Master Conservationists are individuals that share an interest in the sustainability of Iowa's natural resources, and in becoming better stewards of Iowa's resources. While this course alone will not make a person a "master," this course is the first step in a journey. In order for individuals to make informed, intelligent decisions, they need to have accurate information. Master Conservationists are given the information necessary to make lifestyle changes that contribute to sustainability.

Master Conservationist qualifications

To become a Master Conservationist you need to

  have an interest in conservation and environmental issues and concerns

  attend 32 hours of hands-on training sessions

  provide 32 hours of volunteer efforts, and

  have a willingness to learn and share ideas with others.

"A handful of individuals have always taken care of the resources at their feet--not always because it was fashionable but because it was right."                    -Aldo Leopold-

More information on the program coming later this fall.

Dallas Soil and Water Conservation District
1918 Green, Suite 2 • Adel, IA 50003
Phone: 515-993-3413 • Fax: 515-993-4713

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