The Douglas County Conservation District will have its annual meeting at 6:30 p.m. Monday in Building 21 at the Douglas County 4-H Fairgrounds, 2120 Harper St.
The Kansas Bankers Assn. will present awards to three farm families for their conservation efforts. Winners are Don Hazlett, Harold Jehle and Dean Neider.
The Kansas Department of Wildlife & Parks and the Kansas Bankers Assn. Wildlife Habitat Conservation Award will be given to the City of Lawrence Wetland Area for efforts in improving and developing wildlife habitat.
The Kansas Association of Conservation Districts and Sharp Bros. Seed Grassland Award will be presented to Gary Creten.
Elementary students in Douglas County will be honored with medals as winners in the poster, essay and limerick contest.
The Natural Resources Conservation Service District conservationist, Clyde Mermis, will present a report of conservation work during this past year.
Master of ceremonies is Board Chairman Don Palmateer.
An election will be conducted for two board positions currently held by Mike Flory and Lee Whaley.
Preregistration should be made by calling the office at 843-4288, Ext. 3.
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