KDSWCD educates adults and the next generation of land and water stewards through outreach programs, workshops, contests and scholarships for people of all ages and abilities.

A variety of outreach programs for K-12 classrooms and scout groups are offered by SWCD staff. Programs are interdisciplinary and can be designed to meet the needs of classroom curriculum.

Program Fees: Programs are $40 for the first class and $20 for each additional class visited the same day. Scout programs are $40 for up to 12 children, and $2 for each additional child Low income schools - call for special rates. 

To schedule a program: Typical program length is between 30-60 minutes. Please call at least three weeks in advance of desired program date to schedule a program.
Contact:  Kat Gerdts, Administrative Coordinator at kat.gerdts@kanedupageswcd.org 
or call  630.584.7960 Ext. 3 

Soil and Water Stewardship Scholarship
This scholarship seeks to provide financial support to students enrolled fulltime at an accredited two or four-year community college, college, or university, which will lead to a career in a natural resource field.  The deadline is February 15th each year.
Details & application 

The Soil and Water Stewardship Poster Contest is offered each spring and is open to all K-12 public, private, or home school students that live in Kane and DuPage Counties.

 The Northeastern Illinois Envirothon is organized by local soil and water conservation districts and The Conservation Foundation. This competition is held over two days in early April. One competition is held for high schools in Cook, DuPage, Kane and Will counties. Another competition is held for high schools in Boone, DeKalb, Lake, and Winnebago counties.

KDSWCD offers workshops and seminars on topics related to the mission of the agency.  

When they are scheduled,
information is posted on

  Seminars & Events Page