Ferry CONSERVATION DISTRICT
2026 Conservation Fair
April 25, 2026 | 10:00 am - 2:00 pm | Ferry County Fairgrounds
32 days to the eventSat, Apr 25Ferry County FairgroundsThe Spring Conservation Fair in Ferry County is an excellent opportunity for community members to engage with local conservation efforts and learn about sustainable practices. The event typically features a variety of activities, informational booths, and resources focused on community resources.
“Thank you Allie and Noah for the incredible artwork! These to pieces complement each other in the most amazing way.”
Mckenzi Hilderbrant, FCD Outreach Coordinator
List of Exhibitors
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Curlew Job Corps CCC
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Curlew Knowledge Bowl
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Curlew Lake State Park
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Ferry Conservation District
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Ferry County Co-op
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Ferry County Emergency Management
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Ferry County EMS #1
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Ferry County Historical Society & Kettle River History Club
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Ferry County 4-H Leaders Council
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Ferry County Rail Trail Partners
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Ferry County Search And Rescue / CERT
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Ferry County Noxious Weed Board
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Friends of the Republic Library
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Healthy Ferry County Coalition
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Kinross Kettle River Operations
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NCW Libraries
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NE Chapter Land Surveyors Association of WA
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NEW Health
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NYC26
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Okanogan Land Trust
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PUD #1 of Ferry County
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Quilts of Valor
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Republic Community Garden
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Rural Resources from Colville and Republic
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San Poil Grange #684
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STCU
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Stonerose Fossils
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USDA - Farm Service Agency & Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS)
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USFS Republic Ranger District
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WA DNR Community Resilience
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WaFd Bank Republic Branch
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Wolfcamp Forestry Inc.
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WSU Ferry County Extension - 4H, Master Gardeners
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WSU Lincoln County Extension
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WSU Stevens County Extension
Activity Timeline
Presenters
Don Llewellyn
10:15 — Managing Livestock for the Fair—Nutrition and Health (youth)
11:10 — Matching Pasture Production and Animal Demands (adults)
Kathryn Hoogheem
12:15 — Protecting Your Animal: Weed Identification, Prevention and Management (youth)
1:10 — Farm and Ranch Weed Identification, Prevention and Management (adults)
Interactive Experiences and Activities
9 AM - 1 PM: Plant Sale Pickup- Any unsold/extra plants will be available for purchase.
10 AM - 1 PM: Compost Bin Drawing- Visit the Ferry Conservation District booth to enter. Winners will be announced at 1:15 PM. Compost bins are provided by the Ferry County Solid Waste Division.
10 AM - 2 PM: Carousel Rides- A fundraiser organized by the Ferry County 4-H Leaders’ Council.
10 AM: Make & Take Bat Houses- Create your own bat house to take home! Supplies are limited, so it's first come, first served. Curlew Job Corps Carpentry Trade/Cedar is supported by Columbia Cedar.
10 AM - 2 PM: Gardening Q & A and Mini Workshops- Hosted by WSU Master Gardeners.
11:00: Firewise Demonstration
11:30: Pruning and Planting Trees
12:30: Firewise Demonstration
1:00: Pruning and Planting Trees
10 AM - 2 PM: Build Your Own Mason Jar Birdfeeder and WeDo Robotics Table- Organized by NCW Libraries; create a mason jar bird feeder using recycled materials.
10 AM - 2 PM: Hands-On Mining & Reclamation Activity- Presented by Kinross Kettle River Operations.
10 AM - 2 PM: Food Concession- A fundraiser for the Youth Church Trip and the Curlew Knowledge Bowl.
10 AM - 2 PM: CPR Class Signups- Visit the Ferry County EMS ambulance or the Healthy Ferry County Coalition booth at the Fair to sign up.
10 AM-2 PM: Republic Community Garden Design Contest Submission- Submit your art design for the Community Garden outreach materials