Kenosha County

Education & Outreach

• FALL 2012 CONSERVATION POSTER CONTEST "Soil to Spoon!"
  
  Kenosha County Land & Water Conservation participates in the State of Wisconsin Environmental Poster Contest.  This contest allows students to make posters using their creativity and artistic skills.  Please note: all entries must begin at the local (county) level.

  Kenosha County's K-12th grade students are invited to participate in the 2012 Conservation Poster Contest. This year's theme is "Soil to Spoon!" All posters shall be submitted to Kenosha County Land & Water Conservation by Friday, September 28th. First place in each category will be entered into the SE Area Competition and from there possibly move on to judging at the State level.

*****PLEASE STAY TUNED FOR MORE INFORMATION THIS SPRING*****

• Kenosha County 2011 Conservation Poster winners from Somers Elementary School - Haley Christianson and Connor Christianson each took first place in the Kenosha County conservation poster contest, for their grade level.

  Haley also took 2nd place in the Southeast Area judging and Connor took 3rd place in the Southeast Area judging, in their grade level.

  County Board Supervisor Kimberly Breunig presented certificates and trophies to the winners.

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                       Haley Christianson 1st Place - K                   Connor Christianson 1st Place - 4-6

 

• Check out the Farm Fresh Atlas, a tool to connect local farmers, farm-related businesses, and farmers' markets with the many millions of eaters and consumers in the Southeastern Corner of Wisconsin.

• SavorWisconsin.com is an online directory and resource for consumers across the world to find food and agricultural products and services from the state of Wisconsin.

• Kenosha/Racine Counties Reduce/Reuse Recycling Guide

• A Field Guide to Terrestrial Invasive Plants in Wisconsin
  This field guide has been developed by the Wisconsin DNR to provide ID and control information for terrestrial invasive plants.

• Managing the Water's Edge First in a riparian buffer planning series focusing on key elements of this critical land and water interface

• Hazardous Waste Clean up Brochure

  Kenosha County Executive Jim Kreuser announces a

  Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day

   The Kenosha County Household Hazardous Waste Program is a free program that allows Kenosha County residents to properly dispose of their household hazardous waste

   Household Hazardous Waste Items Include:

  Household cleaning items, bug sprays, batteries, vehicle fluids, cleaning products, oil based paints, paint-related products, fluorescent bulbs, pool chemicals and garden/outdoor related products                                          Bring your items to: Village of Pleasant Prairie Municipal Center 8600 Green Bay Road, Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158For a complete list of accepted items or for more information, please call 262-605-7900

• 6th Annual Southeast Wisconsin Rural Landowner Workshop on Saturday, November 3, 2012. A day-long program designed for rural landowners, existing small farmers and/or individuals who are thinking about getting involved in a farm/agricultural enterprise.  Participants of the Rural Landowner Conference will be individuals interested in small farming as well as learning about natural resources, conservation, etc.

   

  For agenda and registration information visit http://www.uwex.edu/ces/cty/kenosha/ag/index.html You can register on line and either pay at the door or send in a check.