The Venango Conservation District wishes to invite public officials, cooperating agencies, non-profit groups and the general public to an open house for our new location at 4871 U.S. Rt. #322 Franklin, PA 16323. The open house will take place on May 6th, 2022 from 9:00 … READ MORE
The Backyard Conservation Workshop will feature speakers from the PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, the Venango County Planning Commission, and the Venango Conservation District. We will talk about invasive plants, stormwater management, and rain barrels. Space is limited. Register by contacting the Venango … READ MORE
The Venango Conservation District is partnering with Oil Creek State Park to provide a fun and educational afternoon learning about aquatic stream species and their role in determining ecosystem health. Participants will learn how to sample and identify aquatic macroinvertebrates, test water quality, and determine … READ MORE
The Venango Conservation District is partnering with Oil Creek State Park to provide a fun and educational afternoon learning about aquatic stream species and their role in determining ecosystem health. Participants will learn how to sample and identify aquatic macroinvertebrates, test water quality, and determine … READ MORE
What’s in Your Water — 5:30 to 7 p.m. Blood Farm, Oil Creek State Park; learn to sample and identify aquatic macroinvertebrates, test water quality and determine best management practices to register, contact Venango Conservation District office at (814) 676-2832 or bkozalla.vcd@gmail.com
A brand new grant opportunity for farmers has just recently opened up! The Agriculture Conservation Assistance Program (ACAP) will reimburse eligible farmers in Venango County for installing Best Management Practices (BMPs) at their operation. The first grant round is now open, with applications being due … READ MORE
Venango Conservation District's annual Seedling Sale is now live! Every year, we try to offer our communities several species of saplings and wildlife habitat as supplies allows. This year we are offering several species of evergreens, some hardwoods, red chokeberry for wildlife habitat, and a … READ MORE
We are again hosting our Backyard Conservation Workshop for 2024! Join us at the Venango Conservation District office for a FREE event to learn how to save money, improve water quality, and support wildlife in your own backyard. A light breakfast and refreshments will be … READ MORE
Join the Venango Conservation District and local farm agencies on a FREE bus tour as we visit 3 beef farms in Venango County! Learn about designing and constructing Best Management Practices (BMPs), project funding sources, grazing systems, pasture health, manure/nutrient management, ag safety, and more! … READ MORE