The 2018 Conservation Award Winners were recognized at the Annual Dinner Meeting on November 7 at the McMinnville Community Center. Winners were selected based on their commitment and dedication to natural resource conservation including land, air, water, wildlife and/or relevant protection practices, exchanges or education to achieve results in these areas.  Congratulations and thank you for your efforts to the following recipients.

FRIEDA L MILLER CONSERVATION EDUCATORS |   Yamhill County Master Gardeners

SPECIAL VOLUNTEER SERVICE  |  Jackson Family Wines

GEORGE OTTE CONSERVATION LANDOWNER  |  Super Natural Farm – Sarah Lynch & Matt Willis (unable to attend presentation)                                 

Miller Woods was awarded a $3,100 grant from the Siletz Tribal Charitable Fund. The grant, submitted by Miller Woods volunteer Rick Thomas, will provide panels and materials for interpretive and educational signage along the trails.  Design and layout of the signs will be contributed by local volunteers.

Rick Thomas was on hand to receive the check at a reception on November 2 at the Chinook Winds Casino Resort.

Thank you to the Siletz Tribal Charitable Contribution Fund and to Rick Thomas for submitting the grant on behalf of the Yamhill Soil & Water Conservation District.

Photo: Rick Thomas and Sonya Wilkerson, Miller Woods Property Manager, hold check.

Free Disposal of unused or outdated pesticides, including surfactants and adjuvants

Materials Not Accepted: Fertilizers, solvents, other non-pesticide materials, and any pesticide materials not included on submitted registration form

Pre-registration required by December 7th.

Forms available at your local SWCD, OSU Extension Office, Wilco, Valley Agronomics, or online at www.gywc.org/pesticides

For technical assistance or more information, please contact: Nicole Anderson, OSU Extension at (503) 553-9922 or email Nicole.Anderson@oregonstate.edu

Date:    Friday, December 14, 2018

Time:   You will be assigned a time when you register

Valley Agronomics Center in Whiteson  |   1400 S Hwy 99W   McMinnville

REGISTRATION DEADLINE DECEMBER 7TH

Registration forms available online at www.gywc.org/pesticides