Fayette County Conservation District

06/02/2026

It’s WILD About Nature time!!! Don’t miss all the fun. Come out to the Fayette County Fairgrounds on Saturday June 13th from 10-3 and see amazing animal shows, the petting zoo, fun hands-on exhibits and agriculture stations-and it’s all free!! There will also be food vendors if you want to purchase lunch or tasty treats! Please call the Conservation District if you have any questions. (724)438-4497.

05/24/2026

WILD About Nature is right around the corner! Join us at the Fayette County Fairgrounds Saturday June 13th from 10-3 for FREE fun-filled educational activities like the Barnyard Petting Zoo, Wild World of Animal shows and so much more!! Contact the Conservation District for more information or if you have any questions! 724-438-4497

05/15/2026

We wrapped up our 2026 AG Fest program today. Three days of educating 800 fourth grade students! Our amazing presenter taught these kids about various aspects of agriculture. We had great school groups and great presenters. Thank you to all of the presenters that helped us the past 3 days. We couldn’t have done it without you! And thank you to all the schools that chose to spend their field trip with us!

Olivia Love (Fayette County Fair Queen)
Caroline Smith (Fayette County Fair Princess)
Elizabeth Dice
Tess Schrock
Denver Ritenour
Joy Davis
Maddox Davis
Mason Davis
Kendall Kolar
Lane Zitney
Laurel Lindey
Janelle Koon
Lacy Tabaj
Ethan Tabaj
Maci Fedor
Ellie Holchin
Kathryn Holchin
Lydia Geary
Mataia Geary
Gianna Gibson
Brezlan Gibson
Adam Guiste

05/13/2026

AG Fest day two in the books. We had so much fun today we forgot to take pictures!!

05/13/2026

05/12/2026

AG Fest Day One! AG Fest is an educational event sponsored by the Conservation District. For 3 days our presenters will teach over 800 4th graders about agriculture!

05/06/2026

Bullskin Elementary Trout Release & Education Day.

Approximately 115-120 fry released.

Students released fry and received programming from our office and JCWA.

JCWA did a field lesson on macroinvertebrate collection and identification & FCCD did a lesson on trout habitat and the importance of forests including a streamside scavenger hunt.

Partners:
General Braddock's Fish Club
Jacobs Creek Watershed Association
Fayette County Conservation District

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1BEu_DOp2qI0tURqy-sm1IJfj6KcCGJ1c?usp=share_link

05/01/2026

🌿 Healthy Streams Start with Healthy Streambanks

During Conservation District Week, we’re highlighting the power of riparian buffers.

Riparian buffers—trees and shrubs planted along streams—help filter pollutants, stabilize streambanks, reduce erosion, and provide habitat for wildlife.

Conservation districts work with landowners, farmers, and communities to plan and install riparian buffers that protect water quality while strengthening the landscape.

04/30/2026

REMINDER: The Fayette County Conservation District offers $1,500.00 scholarships to students from Fayette County annually. Typically, two will be awarded to students enrolled in an agriculture related major or program, and two will be awarded to students enrolled in an environmental science related major or program.

For more information or to receive an application packet for the 2026/2027 academic year, contact Terri Springer at the Conservation District office at (724) 438-4497 or by email at [email protected]
Applications and information are also available on the District website at https://fayettecd.org/environmental-education/

The completed application must be returned to the District office at 10 Nickman Plaza, Lemont Furnace, PA 15456, on or before 3:30 PM Friday, May 1, 2026 to be considered.

01/30/2026

Our annual tree sale is underway! Here are the descriptions and order form. They can also be found on our website. Please call the office if you have any questions! 724-438-4497.