Join us for a hands-on workshop where you'll build your own rainwater collection barrel — and take it home with you! Harvesting rainwater is a simple, sustainable way to conserve water and reduce runoff.

What is Provided:

-Rain barrel

-Conversion kit

-All necessary supplies

-Light meal & drinks

What to Bring:

Just your own drill!

Spots are limited — register now by calling (304) 238-1231 or register online at npcdwv.org/payments/p/rain-barrel-workshop

Join us for a hands-on workshop where you'll build your own compost barrel — and take it home the same day! Composting is an easy, eco-friendly way to reduce waste and enrich your soil naturally.

What’s Provided:

• Compost barrel

• Conversion kit

• All necessary supplies

• Light meal & drinks

What to Bring:
Just your own drill!

Space is limited — register today by calling (304) 238-1231 or register online at npcdwv.org/payments/p/compost-barrel-workshop

Join us for a hands-on Forestry Field Day focused on practical strategies to improve forest health, productivity, and long-term sustainability. This educational event will guide landowners through key practices for managing forestland more effectively.

Topics Include:
-Invasive Species & Brush Management
-Forest Stand Improvement Techniques
-Developing a Forest Management Plan

Learn how to identify and control invasive species, manage brush, and implement stand improvement practices that enhance the health and value of your woodland. We’ll also walk through the steps to create an effective forest management plan tailored to your property’s goals.

Featured Speakers:
-Brent G. Lyons, Service Forester, WV Division of Forestry
-Shaun Kuhn, Assistant Regional Forester, WV Division of Forestry

These experienced professionals will provide practical insights, field demonstrations, and answer your questions about forest stewardship.

Lunch and drinks will be provided by NPCD!

Please register by September 19th! There is a $10 registration fee per person. Register online at npcdwv.org/payments/p/forestry-field-day

Join us for a two-part educational event focused on strengthening your grazing systems and building pasture resiliency through expert insight and hands-on learning.

The event begins on Friday evening with a dinner meeting at West Liberty Christian Church, where Dr. Amanda Grev, University of Maryland Extension Specialist in Forage and Pasture, will present an overview of essential grazing and forage management topics. This session will set the stage for the hands-on Grazing Field Day on Saturday, where those same concepts will be demonstrated and applied in the field.

Saturday’s Grazing Field Day will focus on practical strategies to improve pasture productivity and grazing success. Dr. Grev will lead in-depth discussions and field demonstrations on how to enhance forage stands, implement rotational grazing, and build drought-resilient systems.

She will be joined by Walter Veselka, owner of Drone Assist Services, who will showcase how drone technology can support pasture monitoring and forage assessments—helping producers make smarter, more efficient management decisions.

Key Topics Covered:
-Drought Resiliency
-Forage Stand Improvement
-Rotational Grazing Systems
-Efficient Water System Design
-Drone Technology in Pasture Management

Whether you're just starting out or looking to fine-tune your grazing practices, this event will provide valuable insights, tools, and connections to take home.

NPCD will provide dinner on Friday and lunch and drinks on Saturday!

Please register by October 2nd for both events! There is a $10 registration fee per person. Register online at npcdwv.org/payments/p/dinner-meeting

Join us for a two-part educational event focused on strengthening your grazing systems and building pasture resiliency through expert insight and hands-on learning.

The event begins on Friday evening with a dinner meeting at West Liberty Christian Church, where Dr. Amanda Grev, University of Maryland Extension Specialist in Forage and Pasture, will present an overview of essential grazing and forage management topics. This session will set the stage for the hands-on Grazing Field Day on Saturday, where those same concepts will be demonstrated and applied in the field.

Saturday’s Grazing Field Day will focus on practical strategies to improve pasture productivity and grazing success. Dr. Grev will lead in-depth discussions and field demonstrations on how to enhance forage stands, implement rotational grazing, and build drought-resilient systems.

She will be joined by Walter Veselka, owner of Drone Assist Services, who will showcase how drone technology can support pasture monitoring and forage assessments—helping producers make smarter, more efficient management decisions.

Key Topics Covered:
-Drought Resiliency
-Forage Stand Improvement
-Rotational Grazing Systems
-Efficient Water System Design
-Drone Technology in Pasture Management

Whether you're just starting out or looking to fine-tune your grazing practices, this event will provide valuable insights, tools, and connections to take home.

NPCD will provide dinner on Friday and lunch and drinks on Saturday!

Please register by October 2nd for both events! There is a $10 registration fee per person. Register online at npcdwv.org/payments/p/grazing-field-day