Announcements/News:
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION PERIOD NOW OPENED TO HIGH-SCHOOL STUDENTS.
The Resource Conservation District of Greater San Diego County (RCD) offers scholarships to encourage students interested in conservation, agriculture, environmental science, natural resources, biology or natural sciences to obtain technical expertise and pursue careers in resource conservation or agriculture. Five scholarships of $1000 each are now available.
Applications must be received by April 5, 2013.
Click here to proceed to Scholarship page for downloadble application.
Training courses for San Diego schools coming up!
26-27 February, 2013: Fresh Fruits & Vegetables: a Centerpiece for a Healthy School Environment. A two-day course where you will learn fun and interactive ways to increase availability and consumption of fresh fruits & vegetables at your school. For more information and to register, please visit www.healthyschoolenvironment.org.
25 April, 2013: Garden Enhanced Nutrition Education (GENE). A workshop for school staff and community partners focusing on using the garden as a tool for teaching about nutrition and healthy eating. This workshop will take place at Lakeside Middle School. Click here for more information and how to sign up.
26 April, 2013: GENE Train-the-Trainer. This workshop is a unique training opportunity for experienced garden educators and support professionals who would like to replicate the GENE workshop for educators in their area. The workshop will take place in Lakeside – please note participants must also attend the GENE course on the 25th. Click here for more information.
The RCD of Greater San Diego County has an opening on the seven-person Board of Directors
You may 
to view the vacancy notice. This vacancy will be a full-term four-year appointment through 11/2016.
BURN IT WHERE YOU BUY IT. Help stop the spread of invasive pests and diseases.
you may view flyer by clicking on logo below
What You Can Do
Don't risk starting a new infestation of an invasive insect or disease.
You have the power to save trees.
Don't take firewood with you on your camping trip, RV adventure, or up to your hunting camp. Don't bring firewood back from your second home to your place in the suburbs. Don't bring it with you on your scout's camping trip. Instead, buy it where you'll burn it.
You can still have a roaring campfire, or a cozy night in front of the fireplace, if you just know how to burn safe.
VOLUNTARY OAK WOOD QUARANTINE REQUESTED!!!
Please. . .DO NOT MOVE, GIVE OR SELL ANY OAK WOOD FROM YOUR PROPERTY. Please CLICK HERE to learn how to stop the spread of the Goldspotted Oak Borer (GSOB) infestation. For further information contact the RCD of Greater San Diego County at:
619.749.4232 or D3info@rcdsandiego.org
Click on the apple below for the:
San Diego Regional School Garden Resource Center
Welcome!
People depend on soil, water, air, plants, and animals to survive. These natural resources are the source of our food, shelter, clothing, and recreation.
The Resource Conservation District (RCD) of Greater San Diego County provides technical, financial and educational assistance to help both rural and urban communities conserve, protect, and restore these natural resources.
What the RCD Provides
RCD services are wide and varied to meet the diverse needs of the county’s residents, agencies and businesses. The RCD provides soil and water conservation assistance to landowners, homeowners, growers, ranchers, schools, environmental organizations, government agencies, and consultants.
A partial list of available programs and information follows:
- The RCD, in partnership with the USDA’s Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS), may provide land users access to technical assistance for conservation practices such as irrigation and water management, erosion and flood control, waste management, and habitat restoration.
- Information is available to land users on erosion control, fire protection, water saving practices, and pollution prevention. Information is also available about the RCD’s Fire Safe Council programs including community fire safe councils and fuel reduction programs. See www.firesafesdcounty.org for information on programs and volunteer opportunities in your community.
- The RCD manages the Tijuana River Valley Community Garden in partnership with the San Diego County Department of Parks and Recreation. One hundred thirty-six plots are leased to local gardeners.
- The RCD provides access to technical assistance for government agencies for conservation practices such as stormwater runoff, erosion and flood control, and habitat restoration.
