Ogallala Commons

Fund the future of your education with Ogallala Commons! Tomorrow is the last day to register for the Daniels Scholarship Fund. https://loom.ly/PmRNqh0

In today’s fast-paced world, it's easy to stay focused on tasks and deadlines. But stepping outside for a walk, planning a hike, or simply sitting on the porch can be just as valuable. Taking a moment to observe wildlife, like deer at the end of the driveway, or to listen to the call of a hawk or the hum of a bee, reminds us of the vital role the natural world plays in our lives. Nature is an essential part of the commonwealth we all share. It’s important to disconnect from our screens and engage with the environment around us. Discover more about the 12 key assets of the commonwealth: ogallalacommons.org/about.

Learn more about our beautiful playas with an online course, or represent the OC with a new tee! There are so many ways to support our mission. Check out our online store! https://lnkd.in/esyAQevS

Tip your hat to farmers tomorrow, and help them celebrate National Farmer's Day. At OC we support and educate both farmers AND consumer so that we can build local markets, conserve our resources, and build closer communities. Interested in learning more about the need for local food production? https://lnkd.in/gfzV2Hjk.

We are dreaming and working for a better tomorrow, and we know that supporting and educating our youth is the BEST way to do this! Thanks to the generous financial endowment of the Daniels Fund, we have awarded over 5,000 worthy students with funds for their future education. Do you know a high school senior who is dreaming and working for a better tomorrow? Encourage them to apply! Applications are due Oct 18. Learn more and get the dream started here: https://lnkd.in/eanFhMe

At OC, we take science from the classrooms and bring it to the fields. The Canadian Water Festival is a day-long learning opportunity and field trip for 5th graders who learn about conservation. The message, "water comes from somewhere," is taught through activities, science journals, and games. Local youth act as leaders; the FFA and 4-H organization send teens to help with all of the fun. Because we have been hosting the festival since 2011, many of the teens remember their own 5th grade experience at the Water Festival, bringing the learning and leadership full circle. Join us, Wed, October 9, 8:30am – 2:30pm Canadian Tx https://lnkd.in/g5vjs6uc

Playas are shallow bodies of water that have a deep impact on our environment and our aquifer. Learn more: Playa Field Day 10/15 https://lnkd.in/g5vjs6uc.

Take a break from being busy and take some time to join us as we center community, youth, and nature. We would love to have you on the call! Join our online Office Hours Tomorrow, September 31, 1 pm CT, 12 pm MT https://lnkd.in/g5vjs6uc

The Ogallala Aquifer is a groundwater commonwealth. We share this precious resource with 8 different states, ranging from the Rocky Mountains to the river braided prairies. From Nebraska to Texas, we share water, but our landscapes, our people, and our histories are different. At Ogallala Commons, we celebrate this diversity, because ecology teaches us that diversity equals strength, adaptation, and symbiosis. We work hard to bring community, stewardship, and leadership to support the vibrant and varied landscape that is the Ogallala Commons https://lnkd.in/gtrB5ZtU

There are many options for those looking for a way to partner with OC, whether you are wanting to donate your time or talent. Telling your own story, volunteering in your community, and donating to an OC event are just a few ways you can make an investment that will last for future generations. For more great ways to partner with us, please visit our website at: https://lnkd.in/gykZ_g7f