Dakota College at Bottineau (DCB) is excited to announce two recipients of the DCB Conservation Award this year. The recipients will be recognized on Earth Day, Friday, April 25, 2025, at 12:00 pm on DCB Campus in the Molberg Forestry Building – Room 3.

Dakota College at Bottineau has held a long-standing focus on providing educational programming for those choosing a career promoting care and concern for the environment. Founded in 1906 as a forestry school, Dakota College at Bottineau continues its focus on practical and efficient training in forestry, horticulture, agriculture, and natural resources, and advocates for those who are inspired by the natural world to make a difference in their communities.
 
The 2025 Dakota College at Bottineau Conservation Award is presented by Dakota College to an individual who has demonstrated leadership and has made notable contributions to the conservation, preservation, and enhancement of our precious natural resources. This person will have contributed in an exceptional way that has had a significant impact on their communities.

Young Conservationist Award

Monica Yoder, Rugby is a second-year student with Dakota College at Bottineau scheduled to graduate this spring with an AS in Natural Resources and this summer she will finish her AAS in Wildlife and Fisheries Tech. She spent 2024 working with the Pierce County Soil Conservation Office on the tree planting crew. Her long-term career plan is to attain her bachelor’s degree.

Conservationist Award

Angie Bartholomay is a former full-time and current part-time science professor with Dakota College at Bottineau. For over 30 years, she has served as a facilitator for Project Learning Tree, Project WILD, and Project WET programs across North Dakota. Angie leads workshops for both formal and informal educators, conducts facilitator training sessions, and helps organize water festivals throughout the state each year. She also established and directed the Dakota College at Bottineau Water Festival, partnering with the North Central Education Cooperative for the past twelve years. Her contributions to environmental education include serving as a curriculum writer and field tester for the Missouri River Curriculum Guide for National Project WET, the North Dakota Wetland Discovery Guide, and the National Project Learning Tree Curriculum Guide.

The recipients have received a special invitation. Guests are welcome and are asked to contact Sandy Hageness in the Campus Dean’s Office by April 21st in preparation for the recognition.