-information courtesy of Granville County Public Information Officer Terry Hobgood

Granville County Soil and Water Office will sponsor two Granville County high schools students to attend the annual conservation workshop at N.C. State University scheduled for June 16-21.

The Resource Conservation Workshop is a weeklong program that involves study and hands-on participation in a wide range of conservation topics, according to information from Granville County Public Information Officer Terry Hobgood. The students will stay in campus dorms under the guidance of live-in counselors during their week’s stay.

Rising high school juniors and seniors who live in Granville County are eligible to apply for the program, which will provide real life experiences learning how to manage natural resources in today’s global environment. Find a sample agenda here:  https://www.ncagr.gov/soil-water/swcrcw-sample-agenda/download?attachment 

“Having served as a counselor at this workshop for several years, I believe that it’s a great opportunity for students to experience a taste of college life while expanding interest and passion for degrees in conservation  like environmental science, agriculture, or natural resources,” said Byron Currin, Granville County ‘s Natural Resource Conservationist. “I think it’s a great way to build connections, add a great experience to your resume, and even earn a college scholarship. I can’t speak highly enough of this program and its importance to furthering the aims of Granville County and North Carolina natural resource conservation.”

The application can be found at https://www.ncagr.gov/soil-water/swcrcw-application/download?attachment. Completed applications should be sent via email to  byron.currin@granvillecounty.org or may be dropped off at the Soil and Water Office, 518 Lewis Street, Oxford.

Applications are due by Monday, May 13 and will be reviewed by the Soil and Water District Board of Supervisors at their May meeting.

There’s an informational video about the workshop from the Durham County Soil and Water Office at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3QiBfkAUPtE