Thank you to everyone who joined us for this year's Conservation Celebration! This year's event featured a presentation from Washington State’s Poet Laureate, Derek Sheffield. Following the presentation, Okanogan CD's Executive Director Craig Nelson shared program updates and 2025 successes. We then celebrated exceptional landowners and partners for their conservation work this year! Read about the 13 award winners below and watch their highlight videos. Volunteer of the Year

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Join us on Monday May 4th for our first Community Resource Festival! Speak to government, non-profit, and tribal agencies about free opportunities and programs. Enjoy free snacks and activities including face painting! We will also have door prizes and prize draws. Monday May 4th, 2026 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Civic League Park (30 Ash St. S, Omak) To join us as an organization please sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/ORAPEvent For questions please contact Rosalie Powell, rosalie@ok