Conservation
Barbara
MacDougall, Chairman
Hello Iowa Daughters!
I am excited to be your State Conservation
Chairman for the Brunia administration! I love
the outdoors and am one of those who can only
stand being inside for so long before I think
of some excuse to get back out in nature!
The National Chairman for the Wright
administration is Lynne M. Stallcop and the
focus for this term is to provide and
encourage good stewardship practices for a
more sustainable future for all those who will
follow us.
With this goal in mind, we are encouraged
as chapters to “Put the Sparkle Back in Your
Community! Participate in a Local Community
Clean Up.” So, identify a place that needs
attention - a cemetery, a garden, a park - and
plan a chapter service project. Perhaps
invasive plants need to be removed or trees
could be planted? Garbage always needs to be
picked up!
All these small deeds make an impact for
our environment and a better Iowa.
Members are once again encouraged to
plant a pollinator garden. Perhaps put a bee
home next to your flower bed - they are
amazing to watch! And we are reminded to put
Arbor Day on our calendars for next year -
April 28th - and plan to enjoy trees!
Now, make this year the one in which your
chapter recognizes a person or business that
has shown outstanding work in conservation or
improved the environment in a significant way
by presenting them the Conservation Medal! I
would love to receive an application from
EVERY Iowa Chapter! The form and instructions
can be found on the committee website and I am
here to help you. Let us thank those who are
protecting our natural resources.
Barb MacDougall
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