The FCD Bulletin

THE FCD BULLETIN JULY 2024

Fremont Conservation District Plants Penrose Library Garden

Fremont Conservation District was proud to partner with the Green Thumb Initiative to plant an edible garden at the Penrose Community Library. The garden will allow the library and the Green Thumb Initiative to teach various kid's gardening and healthy eating programs. Stop by the Penrose Library to check out the garden, and save the date for August 31st when the Penrose Library will be hosting the Penrose Farmer's Market!

Group of people, including children, engaging in an outdoor activity, possibly a community or gardening event.

Bloomin' Buddies Floral Design Classes

In partnership with Touch of Love florist in Canon City, these classes offer the opportunity for kids to learn about pollinators and to design their very own take home floral arrangement! Classes are open to kids ages 5 and up. Classes are will run from 11AM to Noon, and are scheduled to be held on July 17th and August 7th. Classes are $30 per student with scholarships available from the Fremont Conservation District. To register, please visit Touch of Love Florist at 1201 S. 9th Street, Canon City, CO.

Fremont Conservation District Awards

The Fremont Conservation District is proud to announce an annual Conservation Awards Program. Each year Fremont Conservation District will accept nominations in the following categories: Farmer, Rancher, Forester, Vineyard, Small Acreage Landowner, Local Business, Outstanding Project, and Outstanding Educator. To nominate a Fremont County resident for one or more of these awards, please contact our District office.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Wednesday July 17th, 11:00 a.m. Bloomin' Buddies Kid's Pollinator and Floral Arrangement Class. Touch of Love Florist. Canon City, CO.
Thursday July 25th, 9:30 a.m. El Paso County Weed Walk. Bear Creek Park East. Colorado Springs, CO.
Friday August 2nd, 10:00 a.m. Fremont County Fair Family Day. Pathfinder Park. Florence, CO.
Wednesday August 7th, 11:00 a.m. Bloomin' Buddies Pollinator and Floral Arrangement Class. Touch of Love Florist. Canon City, CO.
Wednesday August 7th, 6:00 p.m. Fremont Conservation District Monthly Meeting. USDA Service Center. 248 Dozier Ave. Canon City, CO.

CONTACT US:

719-315-3417

info@fremontcd.org

www.fremontcd.org

USDA Service Center

248 Dozier Ave

Canon City, CO 81212

Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8-4

Website Accessibility Statement

Fremont Conservation District is fully committed to providing accessible facilities, elements and channels of communication to all members of the public. As part of this commitment, Fremont Conservation District has a policy of providing an accessible website compatible with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1) and commercial screen reading software. All features of the website are coded to allow individuals with vision and other impairments to understand and use the website to the same degree as someone without disabilities. We welcome feedback and can often resolve issues in a timely manner if they arise.

If you need any special assistance or accommodations:

Call us at 719.315.3417

Ongoing Compliance Information

Compliance Officer

Fremont Conservation District has designated a compliance officer for website disability-related accommodations. The compliance officer has received training in website accessibility and updates the site in accordance with those best practices. Contact our accessibility officer to report an issue.

Compliance Procedures and Reports

In addition to testing with users with a wide range of disabilities and coding our website to WCAG standards, Fremont Conservation District regularly scans its website to ensure ongoing compliance, and makes timely changes to any inaccessible changes, if any are found.

Linked Documents and Third Parties

Please note that this site may link out to third-party websites, such as state or federal agencies, that do not have accessible content. This site may also include documents provided by third parties included in our agenda packets, for example. While we cannot control the accessibility of content provided by third parties, we are happy to assist any member of the public with reading and accessing content on our site.

See an opportunity for us to improve? Please contact our accessibility officer or call us at 719.315.3417.

Report a Website Accessibility Issue

We are committed to your ability to access all content, and we will respond to all requests as soon as possible.