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Event announcement for Amador County's Listening Session on natural resource issues, May 7th, 6:15-8 PM at Jackson City Hall.

Natural & Working Lands Strategy In-person Listening Session; come share your experience and thoughts about natural resource issues that affect us all!

Join the ARCD on May 7th 6:15-8pm to learn about current programs and share your thoughts on ARCD's future projects and programs. We want to hear from you to ensure our local and regional work represents the needs of our community. This event is an open, welcoming space to share your experiences and concerns about natural resource issues that affect us all, things like: Forest health, Fire resilience and preparedness, Agricultural challenges and opportunities, Soil, water, and land stewardship, any other natural resource needs you see in our community.

Event on wildfire preparedness covering defensible space, landscaping, and home hardening. April 11, GSA Building, Jackson CA.

Partner Event - UCCE Master Gardners - Public Education Class - Wildfire Preparedness - April 11, 2026

Event to drop off storm debris like tree limbs and branches on specified dates at Pioneer Park, CA. For more details, call 209-223-6565.

Storm Debris Green Waste Drop-off Event - March 13th, 20th, 28th, and April 3rd

The image promotes the 2026 Irrigator BBQ by the Cosumnes Groundwater Authority, featuring food, information, and RSVP details.

CGA BBQ Luncheon - 3/19/26

Event on Feb 21, 2026, at Nakagawa Ranch, focusing on the water cycle and rangeland health. Free tri-tip lunch included!

Rangeland Health Series

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2026 ARCD Scholarship

The ARCD is providing a $1000 - $1500 grant to a graduating senior from Amador County for the purpose of assisting that student in his/her studies in…

Webinar on farm insurance by California Rangeland Trust, Oct 29, 2025, 11am-12pm. Features Braden Clark. Register to join.

CA Rangeland Trust - Insurance Webinar

A group of children raising their hands outside at a "Jackson Rotary" booth with an educational poster, attended by two adults.

2025 Farm Day!

The annual Amador County Farm Day, which took place at the Amador County Fairgrounds on September 25th, hosted over 300 3rd Grade students from all…

Five people standing in front of research posters about compost and rangeland health.

2025 ARCD Speak Off Contest Winner - Lexi Himmel, Amador High School

We want to announce and congratulate our 2025 ARCD Speak Off Contest winner, Sophomore Lexi Himmel, of Amador High School! In addition to holding…

Amador County Community Action Day on October 18, 8:30 AM-12 PM. Volunteers welcome. Free lunch. RSVP at the link provided.

Volunteer Day #2!

The Pioneer Veterans Hall is getting Ready for Wildfire! The Hall is on its way to becoming a model Defensible Space and Fire Smart Landscaping site…

Fall Field Day flyer for September 10, 2025, at Lockeford Plant Material Center, featuring forage and cover crops, and a drone demo.

Fall Field Day PMC 2025

2025 High School Speak-Off Contest on conservation careers. Prizes: $150, $100, $50. Event on Sep 9, 6 PM, Jackson, CA. Register by Sep 5.

2025 Speak Off Contest

RULES:
- Must be a high school student, grades 9-12
- The speech will be three to five minutes in length
- Notes will be allowed at the District and…

Native milkweed handouts at Amador County Fair 2025 booth by Amador Resource Conservation District and Xerces Society. Butterflies and plants.

ARCD Amador County Fair Booth 2025

Amador County Community Action Day on July 12, 8:30 AM-12 PM. Volunteers needed for space clearing and landscaping. Free lunch.

Volunteer Day!

The Pioneer Veterans Hall is getting Ready for Wildfire! You’re invited to help us make this important community space safer and more inviting for…

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2025 ARCD Scholarship Recipient - Austin Crowley, Argonaut High School

We are pleased to announce that the Amador Resource Conservation District has awarded a $1,500 scholarship to Austin Crowley, a graduating senior from…

Pollinator Habitat Workshop on May 8th, 9-11:30 AM at Side Hill Citrus, Lincoln, CA. Free attendance, pre-registration preferred.

Pollinator Habitat Workshop - May 8th, 2025

Event poster: "Natural Enemies of Spider Mites" on April 24, 2025, at Reamer Farms, CA. Topics: drones, sprays, miticides, ag tech.

Field Day! Spider Mite Management in Vineyards - April 24th, 2025

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