The Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society to host two events celebrating conservation history

Contact
Justine Anderson
Public Information Manager
405-522-5954, justine.anderson@conservation.ok.gov

The Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society (OCHS) invites you to join us for two special events in April marking the 90th anniversary of two pivotal moments in American conservation history: the catastrophic Black Sunday dust storm of April 14, 1935, and the subsequent creation of the Soil Conservation Service on April 27, 1935.

To commemorate the Dust Bowl era and the dramatic impact it had on soil conservation in Oklahoma, OCHS is sponsoring the following events:

Remembering Black Sunday: 90 Years of Conservation in the Panhandle | April 22, 7:00-8:30 pm | Victory Memorial Methodist Church Family Enrichment Center, Guymon, Ok

This event will be held in the heart of the Oklahoma Panhandle — a region most severely impacted by the Dust Bowl. We will bring together community members, conservation experts, and government officials to reflect on our shared history and discuss the ongoing importance of sustainable land management practices. OACD, Cimarron County Conservation District, Texas County Conservation District, Beaver County Conservation District, and OCHS are cosponsoring this event.

RSVP for this event: Email tom.lucas717@gmail.com or call (405) 570-7786

Celebrating 90 Years of Conservation in Oklahoma | April 28, 1:00-3:00 pm | Canadian County Expo Center, El Reno, OK

This event will commemorate the 90th anniversary of the Soil Conservation Service. Help us celebrate the men and women of the Soil Conservation Service and the Natural Resources Conservation Service who have worked to protect and enhance the state’s soil, water, and natural resources since the Dust Bowl. Displays will showcase historic artifacts from SCS and Oklahoma’s conservation history. NRCS, OACD and OCHS are cosponsoring this event.

RSVP for this event: Email Larry Caldwell at larry.caldwell@usda.gov

“The mission of our organization is ‘to collect, preserve, and share Oklahoma’s rich conservation history.’ These events will help promote our mission and hopefully educate folks about the Dust Bowl and about the importance of conservation work in Oklahoma over the past 90 years,” says Ben Pollard, President, OCHS.

We encourage all current and former SCD and NRCS employees, Conservation District Directors and Staff, and the public to attend these free events!

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