Colusa County Resource Conservation District

12/31/2025

🌿 Start your year with a purpose! 🌿

Mark your calendars for January 3rd! High school senior Amalia is hosting a Native Plant Sale to support the CCRCD-facilitated outdoor education program, Student Landowner Education and Watershed Stewardship Program (SLEWS).

Amalia has spent her senior project diving deep into the world of native pollinators, and she’s ready to help you pick the perfect plants to turn your yard into a sanctuary for butterflies, bees, and birds. 🦋🐝

📍 Where:Griff's Feed and Seed at 851 7th St, Colusa,CA 95932
⏰ When: January 3rd, 9:00am to 11:00am
💰 Impact: All proceeds go directly to SLEWS, helping local students get outside and learn about land stewardship.

Let’s support our local students and our local wildlife. See you there!

12/10/2025

Order Native Plants Today – While Supplies Last!



The Colusa County Resource Conservation District (CCRCD) is thrilled to announce a Native Plant Sale organized by Amalia Gomez, a senior at Colusa High School. As part of her Senior Project, Amalia is hosting this sale to help enhance pollinator and monarch habitat in residential gardens, farms, and ranches across Colusa County.

CCRCD is proud to support Amalia by providing native plants commonly featured in our hedgerow projects. These species are:
✔ Drought-tolerant
✔ Pollinator-friendly
✔ Beneficial for wildlife

Now is the perfect time to plant these multi-beneficial plants and make a positive impact on local ecosystems.

04/10/2025

🌱 Soil Health in Action! 🌱

Over the past few weeks staff from our local RCDs, along with our partners have been out in the fields collecting soil samples. This ongoing effort is part of a training led by our Sac Valley Soil Hub Coordinator and supports a broader soil health metrics study through the California Farm Demonstration Network (CFDN).

Not only is this a great opportunity to build technical skills, but the data we're collecting will help paint a clearer picture of soil health across the Sacramento Valley. We’re proud to be contributing to science that supports regenerative, climate-smart practices on working lands.

Huge thanks to the producers and landowners partnering with us to make this work possible—we truly appreciate your support!

📸 Check out a few behind-the-scenes shots from the field!

01/22/2025

🌱 Stonyford Library/Sheriff's Office Clean Up Update! 🌱

We're excited to share that the garden bed is officially complete, thanks to an incredible team effort! A big shout out to Wycoff Construction for donating the gravel and to the Colusa County probation program for sending extra hands to spread it.

While it may look a little bare right now, eventually the native plants will bloom, and the garden will be full of life and beauty once again. 🌿

Check out the photos of the final product, and thank you to everyone who supported this project. If you want to get involved in future efforts, feel free to reach out!

Together we're making a difference!

01/14/2025

🌿 Stay Connected with the Colusa County RCD! 🌾

Want to stay updated on the latest programs, funding opportunities, workshops, and success stories in our community? 🌟

📬 Sign up for our newsletter today!
Delivered straight to your inbox, our newsletter is the best way to:
✅ Learn about upcoming events and programs
✅ Get tips on sustainable farming and ranching practices
✅ Stay informed about grants and technical assistance opportunities
✅ Hear inspiring stories from local landowners and partners

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Join us in building a healthier environment and a stronger agricultural community!

01/09/2025

🌱 Attention Farmers and Ranchers! 🌾

We’re excited to share an amazing opportunity to participate in the NRCS Soil Carbon Monitoring Network!

By getting involved, you’ll receive:
✅ FREE soil analysis for your working lands
✅ A chance to contribute to a nationwide effort to collect long-term soil carbon and vegetation data
✅ Access to NRCS expertise and insights into soil health

What’s involved?
👉 RCD staff will help identify and interview interested sites.
👉 If selected, NRCS and RCD experts will visit your land to take soil samples and survey vegetation.
👉 You’ll be part of a cutting-edge effort to improve soil health and resilience for future generations—at no cost to you!

📩 Interested? Contact us today!
➡️ (530) 473-9346 or via email at [email protected]

Don’t miss this chance to learn more about your soil and contribute to this exciting research!

01/06/2025

🌼🐝 Exploring Future Pollinator Habitats! 🐝🌼

Today, we visited a beautiful site that could soon become a thriving pollinator habitat! 🌸 These spaces are essential for supporting bees, butterflies, and other pollinators that play a vital role in our ecosystem and agriculture.

Are you interested in creating a pollinator habitat on your property? Whether you’re a farmer, rancher, or landowner, we’d love to help you bring your vision to life!

📩 Contact us to learn how we can support your pollinator habitat goals!

Daniel Rodriguez - Conservation Project Coordinator
📲(530) 501-8832, [email protected]

12/23/2024

✨ 2024 Year in Review ✨

As 2024 comes to a close, we at the Colusa County Resource Conservation District (RCD) want to take a moment to reflect on all the incredible work we’ve accomplished together this year. 🌱

From hands-on workshops to community events, and exciting projects that are making a difference, this year has been all about collaboration and progress for a more sustainable future in Colusa County.

📹 Check out our video highlighting some of the amazing moments we’ve shared with YOU, our community:
• Workshops: Providing technical assistance, sharing resources, and learning together.
• Community Events: Building connections and fostering conversations about conservation.
• On-the-Ground Projects: Supporting local farmers, ranchers, and landowners in their regenerative efforts.

None of this would have been possible without the dedication and passion of our community, partners, and staff. 💚

Thank you for your continued support, and here’s to an even brighter 2025! ✨

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11/19/2024

What a Day at the Sacramento Valley Regional RCD Fall Meeting!

On November 13th, Colusa County RCD had the honor of hosting the Sacramento Valley Regional RCD Fall Meeting. RCD staff, board members, and partners gathered to share ideas and collaborate on innovative conservation practices.

The day was filled with incredible moments, including the Regional Speak-Off Contest, where students delivered inspiring speeches on the topic, “What is the role of agriculture in meeting California’s climate goals?”

To support these amazing students on their journey to the state finals, we held a raffle auction that successfully raised funds for their efforts. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who participated and contributed to this cause!

We also want to give a special shoutout to Colusa County’s Speak-Off winner, Makayla Rodriguez, for her inspiring speech and passion. Best of luck at the state finals in December—we’re cheering you on!

On behalf of the entire Colusa County RCD staff, THANK YOU to everyone who attended and helped make this event truly special.

11/08/2024

11/08/2024

🚨 Community Volunteer Opportunity: Help protect Colusa County from wildfires by creating Defensible Space🚨

Join us on Saturday, November 16th, 2024 at the Stonyford Library/Sheriff's Office for a wildfire prevention and pollinator planting event! 🌱🔥 We’re calling on volunteers of all ages to help reduce fire fuel and create defensible space by clearing brush, pine needles, leaves, and other hazards. Plus, you’ll get to plant pollinator-friendly native plants to support pollinators!

📍 Meet at 8:30 a.m. at Stonyford Branch Library (5080 Lodoga Stonyford Road, Stonyford, 95979)

Free Perks for Volunteers: Enjoy coffee, hot chocolate, a morning snack, burrito lunch, keepsakes, and a coupon for two scoops of ice cream at the Stonyford General Store! 🍦

This event is hosted by Colusa County Resource Conservation District, Colusa County, Colusa County Library, Cal Fire, U.S Department of Agriculture - Fire Service, Working with Keep California Beautiful and Keep America Beautiful in partnership with California Climate Action Corps, a program of California Volunteers, Office of the Governor.

🔗 Register in advance: Golden Volunteers Link https://events.californiavolunteers.ca.gov/opportunities/8hZqHpVebo or sign up in person at the Stonyford General Store. Paper registrations will also be available onsite.

For more info, contact: Madison Rico with Colusa RCD at 530-501-8833 or at [email protected]

Let’s work together to keep our community safe and beautiful! 🌲💪

11/02/2024

In the season of thanksgiving, I’m so grateful for the CCRCD team. It’s a joy to work with these young professionals! Swing by the office sometime to hear about the exciting things your local RCD is doing!