Celebrate the impact Purdue Extension and the SWCD are making in Putnam County

The Putnam County Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD) and Purdue Extension in Putnam County would like to invite everyone to attend their Joint Annual Meeting. 

Throughout the event, participants will get the chance to learn about some of the exciting things that have taken place over the last twelve months.  Additionally, new Extension Board Members and SWCD Board Members will be elected. 

The highlight of the evening will be honoring several key supporters. The Putnam County Extension Board will present the esteemed Friend of Extension award, recognizing exceptional support of local Extension programming. In addition, the Putnam County SWCD will announce the recipients of both the Friend of Conservation and Woodland Owner of the Year awards. It’s a wonderful chance to celebrate individuals who make a meaningful impact on education, conservation, and natural resource stewardship in Putnam County.

The Joint Annual Meetingwill occur on Thursday, January 22^nd. Doors for the event will open at 5:45pm with the dinner starting at 6:00pm.  Dinner this year will be provided by Retta Jeans Café. The event will take place in the York Auto Family Community Building at the Putnam County Fairgrounds.  Please RSVP prior to Jan. 15^thto either the Putnam County SWCD or Purdue Extension Office. The cost of attending is $5.00 and is payable at the door.

This event offers a warm, community-focused evening celebrating the year’s accomplishments while recognizing outstanding supporters of Extension and conservation efforts in Putnam County.For reasonable accommodations or special dietary needs, please contact Jenna Nees at smith535@purdue.eduor 765-653-8411 by Jan. 15^th.

Visit our homepage at www.extension.purdue.edu/putnamor you can contact the local Purdue Extension Office by calling 765.653.8411 for more information regarding this week’s column topic or to RSVP for upcoming events. It is always best to call first to assure items are ready when you arrive and to RSVP for programs. While many publications are free, some do have a fee. Purdue University is an equal access/equal opportunity institution. All times listed are Eastern Time.

Upcoming Events:

Jan. 6 – Ticks in Indiana webinar, 7-8 pm, join at https://tinyurl.com/MGT2026

Jan. 15 – 4-H Enrollment Deadline

Jan. 16 – Putnam County 4-H Scholarships Due to Putnam County Community
                Foundation

Jan. 19 – Office closed in Observance of Martin Luther King Day

Jan. 22 – Joint Annual Meeting for Purdue Extension & Putnam Co. SWCD,
                Fairgrounds, 6:00 pm, $5 register in advance at 765-653-8411

Jan. 25 – Indiana 4-H Foundation Scholarships Due