From Trailblazer’s CEO

September 2021 Trailblazer RC&D Newsletter

Dear Friends,

In September, we are bringing workshops to you that are dedicated to developing food plots for whitetail deer — and caring for your pastures. If you are preparing your fall food plots, you really should attend one of our food plot workshops. You will be surprised at how much you learn.

If you are a livestock producer, September’s pasture walk is your opportunity to walk a pasture, see successful conservation practices, and learn what would work on your farm. As a bonus, you will be able to network with other livestock producers and find out what worked or didn’t work for them.

Mark your calendar and join us for a workshop in September!

Sincerely,
P. Ellzey Simmons
Chief Executive Officer – Trailblazer RC&D

Get Well Soon!

Bob Brotherton
Hang in there; you’ve got this! We are praying for you and hope to see you back doing the things you love very soon.

The Value of Your Timber Workshop, Ruston, LA

We hope to see you at a workshop soon!

Check out “Upcoming Events” at the bottom of this page.

Your Safety is Our Concern

Trailblazer RC&D’s workshops are conducted in accordance with Louisiana Department of Health COVID-19 guidelines, and attendees are asked to wear a face mask and practice social distancing.

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Request for Assistance

“God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging.”

Psalms 46:1-3
New International Version (NIV)

From Trailblazer’s CEO

August 2021 Trailblazer RC&D Newsletter

Dear Friends,

As we enjoy the last weeks of summer, we are starting to look forward to fall, cooler weather, and all the great workshop opportunities ahead. Don’t forget to keep Trailblazer in mind when looking for something to do in August. For example . . . Do you have trees that you might consider selling? Check out Trailblazer Tuesday at the Lincoln Parish Library on August 3 and find out how valuable your trees really are. Ever heard of the Ivory-billed Woodpecker? I’ll bet you have never seen one. Join us on August 12 in Homer to learn more about this elusive bird. Does it really exist? Join us and find out! I’ll be looking for you!

Sincerely,
P. Ellzey Simmons
Chief Executive Officer – Trailblazer RC&D

The Banner News – Bernice, LA

Trailblazer RC&D appreciates the great coverage of our workshops by The Banner News!

We always ask, “How did you find out about this workshop?”
A large percentage of people in Union Parish respond:
“THE NEWSPAPER.”

Thank you Bernice Banner for allowing us to be a part of your hometown news!

We hope to see you at a workshop soon!

Check out “Upcoming Events” at the bottom of this page.

Your Safety is Our Concern

Trailblazer RC&D’s workshops are conducted in accordance with Louisiana Department of Health COVID-19 guidelines, and attendees are strongly encouraged to wear a face mask and practice social distancing.

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“Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.”

Hebrews 11:1
New International Version (NIV)

From Trailblazer’s CEO

July 2021 Trailblazer RC&D Newsletter

Dear Friends,

July brings hot weather, summer fun, and new workshops. I encourage you to spend an evening with us during July to learn how to improve or restore critical wildlife habitats on your land. Presented by Quail Forever, these workshops are scheduled in Jonesboro, Ruston (Trailblazer Tuesday), Ringgold, Minden, and Farmerville. Check the schedule below for dates and times. I hope to see you there!

Sincerely,
P. Ellzey Simmons
Chief Executive Officer – Trailblazer RC&D

July Workshop Series
Features Wildlife
Management

During July, we are excited to work with Quail Forever to host a series of wildlife management workshops featuring restoration of wildlife habitat. The first session was offered in June; and Sabrina Claeys, Farm Bill Wildlife Biologist with Quail Forever, reported it was a great session. She is looking forward to seeing you at an event in July. Check our schedule and reserve your seat today!
To RSVP, call (318) 639-3235.

Get Well Soon!

The Trailblazer family sends loving thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery from surgery to Bob Brotherton. We are thinking about you, Bob, and hope that you will be back to doing the things you love very soon.

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“The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.”

Exodus 14:14
New International Version
(NIV)

Community

September 2021 Trailblazer RC&D Newsletter

SUPPORTING SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES

Timber and Rare Animals!

August 2021 Workshops

August 2, 2021
The Value of Your Timber
Trailblazer Tuesdays at the Lincoln Parish Library, Ruston, LA

On August 3, 2021, Dr. Rick Williams of the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service offered a wealth of information on timber value, land value, timber sales, and conservation to 28 Trailblazer Tuesdays workshop attendees at the Lincoln Parish Library. They left this workshop with a better understanding of how to place a value on their timber and land, and Dr. Williams’ easy-to-understand presentation was enjoyed by all. Many thanks to the Lincoln Parish Library for hosting this great workshop. This workshop was provided free to the public by the partnership and support of the Lincoln Parish Police Jury, Lincoln Parish Library, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, Louisiana Forestry Association, Canfor Southern Pine, Enable Midstream Partnership, and Burnham Construction-Dubach.

Dr. Rick Williams, USDA NRCS State Forester – The Value of Your Timber Workshop, 8/3/2021, Ruston, LA

The Value of Your Timber Workshop Ratings

The workshop ratings represent the overall workshop rating which averages facilities, program, and speaker ratings.

August 12, 2021
Ivory-Billed Woodpecker
Claiborne Parish Library, Homer, LA

On August 12, 2021, a group of 21 people gathered to learn about the elusive ivory-billed woodpecker, a bird long thought to be extinct. Matt Courtland was the workshop speaker, and he was very informative and entertaining. His visual aids and enthusiasm left the group wanting more! Many thanks to the Claiborne Parish Library for hosting this great event. This workshop was provided free to the public by the partnership and support of the Claiborne Parish Police Jury, Claiborne Parish Library, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, Louisiana Forestry Association, Canfor Southern Pine, Enable Midstream Partnership, and Burnham Construction-Dubach.

Matt Courtman – Ivory-Billed Woodpecker, Claiborne Parish Library, 8/12/21, Homer, LA

Ivory-Billed Woodpecker Workshop Ratings

The workshop ratings represent the overall workshop rating which averages facilities, program, and speaker ratings.

Thank You!

Many thanks go to Trailblazer’s August workshop partners, sponsors, and friends—they made it possible for us to offer quality workshops free of charge for all to attend.

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Community

August 2021 Trailblazer RC&D Newsletter

SUPPORTING SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES

Wildlife, pollinators, and more!

July 2021 Workshops

July 1, 6, 13, 20, 27
Quail Forever Workshop Series on Wildlife Management
Jonesboro, Ruston, Ringgold, Minden, Farmerville, LA

“Great information in understandable manner.”
Workshop Participant

Quail Forever’s mission is to conserve quail, pheasants, and other wildlife through habitat improvements, public access, education and conservation advocacy. Sabrina Claeys, Quail Forever Farm Bill Wildlife Biologist, offered a workshop series during July on how to improve or restore critical wildlife habitats on private lands. These meetings were supported by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service and Trailblazer RC&D.

If you are interested in attending a workshop on wildlife habitat development, check out “Upcoming Events” at the bottom of this page.

July 29
All About Hummingbirds
Ringgold Library, Ringgold, LA

Special thanks to the Saline Soil and Water Conservation District for their support of this workshop!

All About Hummingbirds Workshop – Ringgold, LA

A large group of people attended Trailblazer RC&D’s “All About Hummingbirds” workshop on July 29, 2021, at the Ringgold Library in Ringgold, Louisiana. Presenters shared information on how to attract hummingbirds, hummingbird migration patterns, habitat, and feeders. Representatives from the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service and Saline Soil and Water Conservation District shared information on available technical and financial assistance. Participants enjoyed Ancie Parkman’s presentation and tips on flowers and hummingbirds, and during the workshop, Don Parkman, was honored by the Saline Soil and Water Conservation District for his many years of dedicated service to conservation. Congratulations Don!

This workshop was made possible by the support of ENABLE Midstream Partners; Mudd & Holland Consulting Foresters, LLC; Burnham Construction, Inc.; Bienville Parish Police Jury; Bienville Parish Library, Saline Soil and Water Conservation District, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service; and Trailblazer RC&D.

Thank You!

Many thanks go to Trailblazer’s July workshop partners, sponsors, and friends—they made it possible for us to offer quality workshops free of charge for all to attend.

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