Land use appeal provides important learning opportunity

The South Platte Natural Resources District board of directors approved the use of a half-acre plot at Oliver Reservoir Recreation Area for an outreach program to be undertaken by the Mile High Pheasants Forever chapter at its November meeting.

The program includes participation by Kimball elementary students, who will help plant pollinators while learning about their importance in nature.

The District is happy to provide the land for the Pheasants Forever pollinator project, sharing PF’s two main priorities that:

• Pollinating insects are an essential component in global food production. Appr...