Overview of Stewardship Week 2025

• Dates: April 27 to May 4, 2025

• Theme: “Home is Where the Habitat Is” – Celebrating 70 years of Stewardship Week, this theme underscores the importance of natural and managed habitats in supporting biodiversity and ecological health.

• Purpose: Organized by the NACD, Stewardship Week promotes conservation awareness and encourages community action to protect natural resources.

Resources for Stewardship Week

• NACD Stewardship Program Page: Find general information, background materials, and educational tools to learn more about Stewardship Week. Visit: NACD Stewardship Program

• Educational Materials: Access free downloadable resources like booklets, activity sheets, and lesson plans tailored to the 2025 theme. Available at: NACD Conservation Education Hub

• Past Themes and Resources: Explore materials from previous years for additional inspiration, such as forestry or soil health topics. Check out: NACD Stewardship Archives

• Local Conservation District Directory: Connect with your local district for region-specific resources and support. Find yours at: Map of District Zones

Ways to Get Involved

• Contact Your Local Conservation District: Reach out to your nearest district to participate in or organize events like field days, workshops, or community cleanups. Click to find your local district.

• Volunteer: Many districts welcome volunteers for hands-on conservation projects during Stewardship Week and beyond. Inquire about opportunities through your local district.

• Spread Awareness: Share Stewardship Week details on social media using the hashtag #StewardshipWeek2025 or create posts with NACD-provided graphics from their stewardship page.

• Educational Outreach: Teachers and community leaders can host presentations or discussions using NACD’s free educational materials to engage students and residents.

Activities and Events

• Poster Contest:

  • Details: Open to students from kindergarten through 12th grade, the 2025 NACD Poster Contest invites participants to create artwork reflecting the theme “Home is Where the Habitat Is.”

  • How to Participate: Submit entries through your local conservation district by their deadline (varies by district; national deadline is December 2, 2025). Winners are announced at NACD’s Annual Meeting in February 2026.

  • Resources: Guidelines and entry forms are available at: NACD Poster Contest

  • Prizes: National winners receive cash prizes ($200 for first, $150 for second, $100 for third).

• Photo Contest:

  • Details: Amateur photographers (youth and adult divisions) can submit up to five photos in categories like “Agriculture and Conservation Across America” or “Conservation Practices,” aligning with the habitat theme.

  • Submission Period: Opens March 30, 2025; details at the NACD contests page linked above.

  • Prizes: First-place winners get $100, second-place $50.

• Community Events: Attend or organize local field days, tree plantings, or habitat restoration projects. Check with your conservation district for scheduled activities during April 27–May 4, 2025.

• Workshops: Participate in educational workshops offered by districts, often featuring topics like habitat preservation or sustainable land management.

Additional Tips

• Stay Updated: Bookmark our website or follow us on Facebook for the latest Stewardship Week announcements.

• Get Creative: Encourage kids to join the poster contest or families to document conservation efforts for the photo contest—great ways to blend creativity with environmental action!

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