Garrard County Conservation District

Garrard County conservation District is offering and Educational Scholarship to 2026 qualified, graduating senior in Garrard County that is enrolling in a vocational education center, college or university this fall. Applications are available from the Garrard County High School guidance Counselor's Office or at the conservation District Office at 166 Precision Court, Lancaster KY. Applications are due no later than April 17, 2026. These may be returned to the Guidance Counselors Office or the Conservation District. If you have questions, you may call 859-792-2620.

Garrard County Backyard Conservation Cost Share Program

The Garrard County Soil and Water Conservation District will provide funds for participants to implement natural resource conservation practices that address soil erosion, water quality and quantity, improvement of wildlife habitat, beautification, education, or production of food products in a non-commercial environment.
Projects include:
* Rainwater harvesting *Water-saving irrigation
*Pollinator/butterfly gardens *Bat houses/bird houses
*Insect and bee hotels *Tumbling Composters
*Native shrub/tree planting *Raised bed gardens
*Water feature for wildlife *Milkw**d for monarchs

Round 1:
Application deadline: Apr. 1,2026 Project completion Jun. 30, 2026
Round 2:
Application deadline: Jul. 31, 2026 Project completion Nov. 1, 2026
75% reimbursement rate of actual project cost up to a maximum reimbursement of $200 per household per round.
Must be located within the boundaries of Garrard County to apply.

The Garrard County Conservation District has free 2026 Almanac Calendars available for pickup.

The Conservation District is also accepting discarded Christmas lights until January 15. Drop off bin is located on porch at 166 Precision Court, Lancaster.