Jefferson County Conservation District

05/27/2026

05/27/2026

Join our team! For more information and/or to apply, go to pacd.org.

05/26/2026

The JCCD held the 3rd rain barrel event on May 21, 2026. This educational event provided information on non-point source pollution and participants took home their own rain barrel. This event was part of a DEP educational grant.

05/20/2026

Happy World Bee Day! 🐝

Bees and other pollinators are essential to Pennsylvania’s agriculture, ecosystems, and food supply. From orchards and farms to backyard gardens, these small but mighty creatures help keep our landscapes thriving.

But pollinators face growing challenges—from habitat loss to pesticide exposure. That’s where conservation makes a difference.

Across the Commonwealth, conservation districts are working with landowners and communities to:
🌼 Plant native pollinator habitats
🌼 Promote sustainable land management practices
🌼 Protect clean water and healthy soil

You can help, too! Consider planting native flowers, reducing pesticide use, and creating a pollinator-friendly space at home.

Together, we can protect Pennsylvania’s pollinators—and the vital role they play in our everyday lives.

05/20/2026

Happy Pennsylvania!

PA is home to diverse native plants, trees, insects, fish, birds, and mammals that originated thousands of years ago and thrive in mutual dependence. This native ecosystem provides us with natural resources that benefit our lives by enabling agricultural food production, recreation, fisheries, timber, and more.

By planting native species in our gardens and yards, we create vital food and shelter for native wildlife and pollinators critical to our food supply.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/43nQuMH

05/20/2026

On May 19, 2026, the Jefferson County Conservation District hosted the 3rd & 4th grade Envirothon at C.G. Johnson Elementary School.
Six classes participated in the competition. The topics taught included: Agriculture (PA Farm Bureau), Mammals (DCNR Forestry), Ticks (JCCD), Forestry (DCNR Forestry), Flooding (JCCD), and Wildlife (Pennsylvania Game Commission).
Following the Envirothon, the JCCD assisted PGC with Bluebird Box workshop for the 4th graders.

05/18/2026

Today, staff from the JCCD conducted routine water sampling of the Redbank North Fork Creek and Tributaries. Water Sampling has been conducted for over 25 years, beginning with the North Fork Watershed Association members. The sampling provides a snapshot view of how healthy the watershed is. During the sampling, staff were fortunate to encounter a Wood Turtle, listed as a species of special concern in Pennsylvania. To learn more, check out: https://www.paherps.com/herps/turtles/wood_turtle/.

05/16/2026

The JCCD planted trees today, to replace the fence in the back. This is called a living fence. The trees are native plants to Pennsylvania, and are benefical to birds and pollinators. Can't wait to see them grow!

05/15/2026

On March 14, the JCCD held it's first worm composting workshop. This workshop was part of a DEP grant that focuses on non-point source pollution education. Thank you to all who attended! Keep us posted on how your worms are doing!