Stewardship

In 1955, the National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) began a national program to encourage Americans to focus on stewardship. From this, Stewardship Week emerged and is celebrated every spring.   The definition of stewardship is “the individuals responsibility to manage his life and property with proper regard to the rights of others”. This stewardship concept involves personal and social responsibility, including a duty to learn about and improve natural resources as we use them wisely, leaving a rich legacy for future generations.

Stewardship Week helps to remind us all of the power each person has to conserve natural resources and improve the world. When everyone works together with their local conservation district, that power continuously grows.

Stewardship Week is held every year on the last Sunday in April through the first Sunday in May. The 2025 theme for Stewardship Week is “Home is Where the Habitat Is". NACD has transitioned its focus to having the materials readily available online at https://www.nacdnet.org/general-resources/stewardship-program/. Please use this resource as desired for your church or school. LCNRD will continue to send out materials upon request. For more information about Stewardship Week and conservation, contact LCNRD at 402-254-6758