Water-Soil-Agriculture: Local findings review session TODAY
MEEKER | Jan. 16. 1-2:30 p.m. Fire Protection District. 240 7th St. Open Public Meeting. Join six guest speakers for a jam-packed review session on local findings from research on water and soil natural resources in RBC. Speakers will discuss water quality results from irrigated hay fields, the Colorado Soil Health Program (STAR), Drought tolerant forages, Riparian/diversion assessments outcomes and funding opportunities to help landowners complete improvement projects on their land.
ERBM Cardboard Derby this Saturday!
MEEKER | ERBM’s annual Cardboard Derby is Saturday, Sat. 19. Construct the fastest or most creative cardboard sled to take you down the famous sled hill at Paintbrush Park! Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. Derby begins at 10:30 a.m. Warm beverages will be served to kick off the festivities. Sleds can ONLY be constructed with cardboard, tape, and glue. Sleds may be decorated with paint, markers, and tape. A trophy will be awarded to the Fastest Overall. Awards will also be given for Fastest in Age Divisions, Most Creative, and Biggest Wipeout. Race Divisions: Ages 4 and under; 5-7 Years Old; 8-11 Years Old; 12+ Years Old; Family/Group (up to 4 participants).
White River Alliance meeting Jan. 22
MEEKER | Exciting speakers: White River Alliance meeting! First time visitors, welcome! Come learn about the way we work together to help our river basin, picking up trash, getting rid of invasive plants, and installing beaver dam analogues to replenish our natural water systems. Jan. 22, 5:30 p.m. at our beautiful public library in Meeker. Refreshments and beverages provided, no charge! Speakers: new director of the native plant center and Dr. Bob Dorsett on the 2024 annual report on the White River! Join us!
Need to get rid of a Christmas tree?
RBC | White River Alliance is using used Christmas trees that are free of tinsel and other decorations to help restore inactive riparian areas. The trees act as a biodegradable obstacle that slows the water down, allowing sediment to drop in the channel instead of the river, and grasses to grow in the surrounding areas. Recovering riparian can provide good water access for livestock and wildlife. Slowly eroded channels can rise again, thus bringing the water table back up to its original level, and allowing native species grasses to flourish again. Our goal is to re-create many of the surrounding wetlands that have been lost from stream erosion. To have your tree picked up from your curbside or front door call 970-665-8744. Watch the progress of this program on our website, whiteriveralliance.net
MHS Empty Bowls fundraiser Feb. 6
MEEKER | ERBM’s annual Cardboard Derby is Saturday, Sat. 19. Construct the fastest or most creative cardboard sled to take you down the famous sled hill at Paintbrush Park! Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. Derby begins at 10:30 a.m. Warm beverages will be served to kick off the festivities. Sleds can ONLY be constructed with cardboard, tape, and glue. Sleds may be decorated with paint, markers, and tape. A trophy will be awarded to the Fastest Overall. Awards will also be given for Fastest in Age Divisions, Most Creative, and Biggest Wipeout. Race Divisions: Ages 4 and under; 5-7 Years Old; 8-11 Years Old; 12+ Years Old; Family/Group (up to 4 participants).
