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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211104T170000
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UID:1378-1636045200-1636050600@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Hoop House Winterization And Preservation
DESCRIPTION:Do you own or are you interested in owning a high tunnel or hoop house? Let Grace Summers of VSU Small Farm Outreach Program and her over 30 years of hoop house/high tunnel/greenhouse experience guide you into how to protect and preserve your growing investment going into the winter season. High tunnels are a major farm expense that yields a great market advantage but like anything else has to be maintained properly for proper and consistent performance. Ms. Summers will give you the do and don’ts of maintaining your high tunnel and also field your questions. This will be a hybrid event\, allowing for virtual and in person viewing. \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/hoop-house-winterization-and-preservation/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211104T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211104T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T172020
CREATED:20211101T203858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211101T203858Z
UID:1379-1636052400-1636056000@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Imperiled Shores
DESCRIPTION:Wildly varying Lake Michigan water levels have played havoc with the state’s shoreline and infrastructure. What do we need to know and how can we weigh in? \nThe Great Lakes region will spend nearly $2 billion over the next five years combating coastal damage exacerbated by climate change\, according to a recent survey of local governments. Wisconsin will bear an estimated burden of at least $245 million as a climate “tug of war” — evaporation from warming temperatures and increasingly intense storms — drives extreme shifts in water levels. Low-water years require expensive dredging of waterways so boats can reach their destinations. But high water brings destructive storm surges that swallow beaches\, swamp docks\, erode lakeside bluffs and shutter businesses. Shoreline erosion — and how to afford infrastructure improvements needed to protect against damage from high water — challenges urban centers and small towns along the Great Lakes. \nThis event will explore the ways Northeast Wisconsin communities can protect their shorelines from Lake Michigan’s volatile waters in the coming years. \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/imperiled-shores/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211105T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211105T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T172020
CREATED:20211103T164716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211103T164716Z
UID:1380-1636102800-1636110000@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Opportunities and Challenges in Offshore Wind
DESCRIPTION:Interest in the development of offshore wind is continuing to grow\, as more governments and industries are committing to the net-zero goals. This trend is gaining momentum in the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) as well. Energy generated by offshore wind will be an important component of reaching net-zero emissions. In order to ensure that offshore wind is best integrated into the US energy landscape\, the complex technical and political frameworks must be understood. These include managing the needs of stakeholders involved in bringing wind farms to market\, ensuring that local infrastructure can reliably deliver offshore wind energy into the electrical grid\, and conducting research and development to produce technologies that make offshore wind energy safe\, environmentally responsible\, and fiscally competitive. During this colloquium\, our panel of experts in research\, policy\, and technology will discuss the value of offshore wind energy in the United States\, highlighting opportunities and challenges in the sector as it aims to meet the nation’s clean energy goals. \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/opportunities-and-challenges-in-offshore-wind/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211105T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211105T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T172020
CREATED:20211103T164825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211103T164825Z
UID:1381-1636106400-1636124400@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:West Central WI Fall Grazing Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join River Country RCD for the Fall Grazing Conference. \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/west-central-wi-fall-grazing-conference/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211105T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211105T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T172020
CREATED:20211103T165027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211103T165027Z
UID:1382-1636108200-1636111800@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Climate Change Resources for Wetland Managers
DESCRIPTION:Climate change impacts wetlands\, but not all wetland types and locations are at equal risk. Find out what types of wetlands are most vulnerable\, what site-level factors can improve resiliency\, and most importantly\, what resources are available to help you create a customized adaptation plan for your specific site. \nRyan O’Connor is an ecologist who coordinates and conducts biotic inventories of natural communities for WDNR’s Natural Heritage Conservation program. His professional interests include providing land managers with high-quality data to make better decisions\, developing adaptation resources\, and hunting for rare and invasive plants. \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/climate-change-resources-for-wetland-managers/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211105T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211105T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T172020
CREATED:20211103T165133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211103T165133Z
UID:1383-1636113600-1636117200@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Oat Variety Selection and Tools
DESCRIPTION:Good oat production starts with matching desired traits with a variety that can deliver. Farmer Matt Miller usually grows two oat varieties every year and in 2021 he tested three varieties in an on-farm research trial. Join Matt and PFI staffer Lydia English as they share takeaways from variety trials and discuss considerations for variety selection on your operation. \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/oat-variety-selection-and-tools/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211106T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211106T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T172020
CREATED:20211029T140538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211029T140538Z
UID:1356-1636192800-1636218000@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:2021 Conserve Sauk Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:The 2021 Conserve Sauk Film Festival will be held November 6th from 10am until 5pm at the UW-Platteville Baraboo Sauk County Campus (1006 Connie Dr\, Baraboo). We are so excited to be able to host this program again this year and would like to invite you to join! The line up of films this year includes more than 20 films that cover topics including forestry\, water\, agriculture\, recreation\, wildlife\, and more. \nCheck out the website for all the information on the event including the complete list of films and schedule: www.conservesaukfilmfest.org \nThe event is free and open to the public\, but we do require registration this year. The link to the “free tickets” is located here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2021-conserve-sauk-film-festival-tickets-176504849757
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/2021-conserve-sauk-film-festival/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211108
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211113
DTSTAMP:20260403T172020
CREATED:20211103T165342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211103T165342Z
UID:1384-1636329600-1636761599@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Midwest Rural Agricultural Safety & Health (MRASH) Conference
DESCRIPTION:Spotlighting safety and health for agriculture’s essential workers: Raising the cloak of invisibility \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/midwest-rural-agricultural-safety-health-mrash-conference/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211108
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211109
DTSTAMP:20260403T172020
CREATED:20211103T165516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211103T165516Z
UID:1385-1636329600-1636415999@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:SnapPlus Helpline
DESCRIPTION:Need help with nutrient management this season? \nTo assist your efforts\, the NPM Program and DATCP will have a team member on-call daily during the planning season. For each week\, they will have SnapPlus open\, ready to answer your soil test\, manure\, fertilizer\, and general SnapPlus and nutrient management questions. \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/snapplus-helpline/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211108T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211108T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T172020
CREATED:20211110T161845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211110T161917Z
UID:1439-1636383600-1636387200@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Manure Mondays
DESCRIPTION:Manure Mondays is a webinar series that continues where the Manure Expo left off and provides the opportunity to share new technology and information about managing manure. A series of educational sessions will be presented by OMAFRA and NAME (North American Manure Expo). Registration is free and includes access to all sessions. \nSessions will run Mondays from November 8 to March 21\, 2022 from 3 – 4 pm (CT). Please note that all webinar events will be recorded. \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/manure-mondays/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211109
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211112
DTSTAMP:20260403T172020
CREATED:20211103T165637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211103T165637Z
UID:1386-1636416000-1636675199@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:18th World Lake Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Conference invites discussions and presentations\, in English or Spanish\, in a wide range of socio-economic and cultural issues related to the sustainable use of lakes\, wetlands\, and other bodies of standing water\, as well as the more traditional and classic topics linked to eutrophication\, pollution\, and biodiversity\, as characterized below; \nIn-lake issues such as unsustainable fishing practices\, the introduction of invasive species of fauna and flora\, pollution impacts to water quality and biodiversity\, salinity changes\, weed infestations; \nNearshore/lakeshore problems such as nutrients from fish cages\, domestic and industrial effluent discharges\, excessive water withdrawals\, and degradation of shoreline wetlands and ecotones; \nProblems from lake basin activities such as excess sediment inflows\, nonpoint pollution\, agrochemical and fertilizer runoff\, land-use changes\, including urbanization\, industrialization\, and excessive tourism\, and their impacts on the quantity and quality of water runoff\, management of stormwater runoff\, and the management of infringements on the shoreline region; \nGlobal-scale challenges such as climate-change-related problems and their impacts\, water temperature changes\, depletion of dissolved oxygen\, long-distance transport of airborne pollutants\, and dramatic changes in lake basin demography that infringes on the ecological buffering capacity of lakes and other bodies of standing water. \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/18th-world-lake-conference/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211109
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211112
DTSTAMP:20260403T172020
CREATED:20211103T170115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211103T170115Z
UID:1389-1636416000-1636675199@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Non-Profit Boot Camp: Grant Writing for Federal Funding
DESCRIPTION:From finding the right grant program to apply to\, designing the project\, writing the proposal… actually accessing federal funding can be tough! \nJoin Margaret Krome of Michael Fields Agricultural Institute and Una Van Duvall for a 3-session\, hour-long workshop to strengthen your skills\, ability\, and confidence around applying for federal USDA funding for agricultural endeavors. The lessons will inform\, direct\, and coach attendees by utilizing real-life funding examples\, peer-to-peer learning\, and tips and suggestions on how to design sound projects\, find funding and write successful grant proposals. \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/non-profit-boot-camp-grant-writing-for-federal-funding/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211109
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211111
DTSTAMP:20260403T172020
CREATED:20211103T170218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211103T170218Z
UID:1390-1636416000-1636588799@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Federal Funding for the Prevention\, Monitoring\, and Treatment of Harmful Algal Blooms
DESCRIPTION:EPA’s Water Infrastructure and Resiliency Finance Center (WIRFC) is hosting a two-day virtual forum to provide state agencies and coastal and inland communities experiencing harmful algal bloom (HABs) related issues with an overview of federal funding programs available to prevent\, monitor\, and treat HABs and case examples of communities that have utilized those funds. \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/federal-funding-for-the-prevention-monitoring-and-treatment-of-harmful-algal-blooms/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211109T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211109T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T172020
CREATED:20211103T165803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211103T165803Z
UID:1387-1636444800-1636462800@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Smart Salting for WI Roads Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Free training for winter maintenance professionals who remove snow\, apply road salt or maintain snow removal equipment used on roads. \nLearn how using the right amount of salt can save time\, budget and our waters. \nThe training will include: best management practices to keep paved areas safe\, benefits of using a liquid salt system\, guidance on how to determine the right amount of salt to use\, and case studies from local applicators. \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/smart-salting-for-wi-roads-workshop-3/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211109T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211109T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T172020
CREATED:20211103T165942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211103T165942Z
UID:1388-1636452000-1636455600@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Strategies to Reduce Stress on the Farm
DESCRIPTION:Farm women are the backbone of the American farm\, often working both on and off the farm to help make ends meet. The stressors that come with this responsibility are numerous! \nNow add in the responsibility of communicating with family members\, farm partners\, and industry professionals. This can become a difficult and daunting task. \nPA Farm Link would like to assist PA women in Agriculture by means of this web series. We hope you can join us and that this valuable information assists you in your everyday work and life. \nParticipants will receive materials and skills to assist in communicating with the difficult personalities in their lives\, stress-reducing methods will be also\, be provided to participants. \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/strategies-to-reduce-stress-on-the-farm/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211109T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211109T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T172020
CREATED:20211103T170416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211103T170416Z
UID:1391-1636459200-1636462800@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Planting Green - Planting New Ideas\, Growing Conservation
DESCRIPTION:We will look at corn at harvest\, rutting compared to non-planted green fields\, yields and cover crops after harvest. \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/planting-green-planting-new-ideas-growing-conservation/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211109T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211109T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T172020
CREATED:20211103T170642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211103T170642Z
UID:1393-1636462800-1636466400@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:It All Starts on the Farm: Raw Milk Parameters that Impact Pasteurized Dairy Product Quality
DESCRIPTION:What happens on the farm does not stay on the farm when it comes to the impact of raw milk quality on pasteurized dairy product. Many tests are used to determine the quality of raw milk\, some tests tell us about animal health\, some about the efficacy of milking hygiene or equipment cleaning and sanitation\, etc. However\, when it comes to the impact of raw milk quality on pasteurized dairy products\, there are only a few parameters that are truly impactful. This webinar will cover these parameters\, how they impact pasteurized dairy products and what can be done at the farm to control them. \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/it-all-starts-on-the-farm-raw-milk-parameters-that-impact-pasteurized-dairy-product-quality/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211109T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211109T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T172020
CREATED:20211103T170840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211103T170840Z
UID:1394-1636462800-1636466400@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Structured Decision Making for Lake Habitat Restoration
DESCRIPTION:Structured Decision Making (SDM) is a great tool to guide strategic habitat planning and address challenges and priorities to achieve restoration and conservation success. This webinar will provide an overview of how SDM can be used to balance largescale landscape needs with local restoration actions to guide decision making and achieve project goals. An overview of how to incorporate multiple competing priorities including species and population needs\, partner and stakeholder interests\, and climate impacts will be demonstrated alongside examples focused on lake ecosystems and habitats. \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/structured-decision-making-for-lake-habitat-restoration/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211109T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211109T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T172020
CREATED:20211103T170525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211103T170525Z
UID:1392-1636462800-1636470000@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:USDA Forest Service 2022 Wood Innovations Grants Program Pre-Application
DESCRIPTION:The USDA Forest Service Wood Innovations Program expands and creates markets for wood products and wood energy that support long-term\, sustainable management of National Forest System lands and other forest lands. The program has two national competitive grants programs\, as well as project activities funded under discretionary agreements and annual work plans. \nThe webcast will inform applicants how to submit projects to the Wood Innovations Grants Program. The two funding sources that will be discussed are the Wood Innovations Funding Opportunity (CFDA 10.708) and the Community Wood Energy & Wood Innovation Program (CFDA 10.674). \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/usda-forest-service-2022-wood-innovations-grants-program-pre-application/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211109T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211109T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T172020
CREATED:20211103T170958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211103T170958Z
UID:1395-1636473600-1636477200@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Beyond Greenness: Quantifying Climate-Vegetation Interactions from Leaf to Globe
DESCRIPTION:Presentation by Mallory Barnes\, Assistant Professor\, School of Public and Environmental Affairs\, Indiana University \nAssessment and prediction of the impacts of climate change on the environment and human societies requires multi-scale understanding of interactions between biogeochemical\, hydrologic\, and atmospheric cycles. For many years\, measures of greenness from spaceborne satellites were the only way to consistently observe the terrestrial biosphere. Recent and emerging advances in remote sensing technologies and data science present a timely opportunity to explore new aspects of vegetation-climate interactions. In this talk\, I highlight two plant processes that impact climate: carbon uptake and transpiration. I will first show how machine learning techniques can be used to globally upscale carbon uptake measurements from eddy covariance towers in highly heterogenous drylands. Next\, I will show that the biophysical impacts of reforestation in the Eastern United States reduced anthropogenic warming in the Eastern United States. I will end by highlighting future opportunities for emerging technologies to overcome key knowledge gaps in vegetation-climate interactions. \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/beyond-greenness-quantifying-climate-vegetation-interactions-from-leaf-to-globe/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211109T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211109T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T172020
CREATED:20211103T171117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211103T171117Z
UID:1396-1636482600-1636486200@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Grassland Birds & Conservation
DESCRIPTION:Jenn Simons is an expert on grassland birds and the Southern Driftless Grasslands Project Manager. Jenn has been working in sustainable agriculture and conservation for nearly a decade\, most recently conducting research on conservation grazing at The Nature Conservancy’s Nachusa Grasslands in northern Illinois as part of her MS degree in restoration ecology from the University of Wisconsin – Madison. \nSince 1970\, North American grassland bird populations have decreased by 53% – a loss of more than 720 million birds. Grasslands in southwest Wisconsin are vital for grassland birds. Join us for a presentation and discussion covering the various grassland birds that can be found in the region along with what can be done to protect them. \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/grassland-birds-conservation/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211110T003000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211110T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T172020
CREATED:20211103T172103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211103T172103Z
UID:1403-1636504200-1636554600@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Building Scientific Understanding to Guide Native Pollinator Habitat Restoration Practices
DESCRIPTION:This workshop aims to increase restoration practitioners’ understanding of the scientific foundations that guide native habitat restoration and management. This includes plant-pollinator interdependency and long-term ecosystem sustainability; why holistic approaches to habitat management are important to biodiversity; the significance of native and invasive plant species for pollinators/wildlife and to restoration outcomes; and how to translate knowledge gained from research into practical management actions. \nTOPIC 1: Establishing diverse prairie restorations.\nBecky Barak\, Ph.D.\, Conservation Scientist\, Chicago Botanic Garden and Northwestern University \nTOPIC 2: Understanding the cascading impacts of invasive plants and why natives are part of the solution.\nDawn Slack\, Director of Stewardship\, The Nature Conservancy and Chair for the Invasive Plant Advisory Committee to the Invasive Species Council \nTOPIC 3: The implications from current research on managing monarch and other native pollinator habitat.\nNathan Haan\, Ph.D.\, Post-Doctoral Research Associate\, Landis Lab\, Michigan State University \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/building-scientific-understanding-to-guide-native-pollinator-habitat-restoration-practices/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211110T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211110T090000
DTSTAMP:20260403T172020
CREATED:20211103T171526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211103T171526Z
UID:1399-1636531200-1636534800@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Clean Lakes 101: At-Home Water Quality Action
DESCRIPTION:Join us Wednesday\, November 10th to hear Katie Richgels discuss actionable ways for residents to reduce stormwater runoff from reaching the lakes. Land use and climate impacts\, such as heavy rain and runoff\, and other headwinds threaten our progress toward healthy lakes. Fortunately\, you don’t need to live on the lakes to make a difference in our Yahara Watershed. Many small actions can make our landscape more resilient and add up to big impacts for water quality. \nOur speaker will cover how stormwater from the Madison Metro area impacts the Yahara Watershed and provide some practical strategies for reducing runoff and capturing stormwater where we live. From complex water mitigation installations such as swales and rain gardens\, to simple redirection of downspouts and collection of leaf litter\, we’ll highlight the many large and small ways you can reduce your impacts and contribute to sustainability of our lakes for many generations to come. Let’s challenge each other to change just one thing\, because together we can have a positive impact on the issues affecting our watershed. \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/clean-lakes-101-at-home-water-quality-action/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211110T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211110T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T172020
CREATED:20211103T171631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211103T171631Z
UID:1400-1636531200-1636545600@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Smart Salting for Parking Lots and Sidewalks
DESCRIPTION:Free IN-PERSON training for winter maintenance professionals who remove snow\, apply road salt or maintain snow removal equipment used on roads. \nLearn how using the right amount of salt can save time\, budget and our waters. \nThe training will include: best management practices to keep paved areas safe\, benefits of using a liquid salt system\, guidance on how to determine the right amount of salt to use\, and case studies from local applicators. \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/smart-salting-for-parking-lots-and-sidewalks-4/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211110T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211110T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T172020
CREATED:20211103T171745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211103T171745Z
UID:1401-1636534800-1636538400@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Restoration for whom\, by whom? Exploring the socio-political dimensions of restoration
DESCRIPTION:As the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration launches into action\, urgent attention is needed to the power and politics that shape the values\, meanings\, and science driving restoration\, to enable the creation of equitable restoration initiatives. In this webinar\, we adopt a feminist political ecology lens\, with a focus on gendered power relations\, historical awareness\, and scale integration\, to examine the socio-political and economic dynamics of restoration. We demonstrate the potential of such a perspective for thinking about the social inclusivity of restoration agendas and initiatives\, and demonstrate its applicability to different restoration contexts. \nWe bring this perspective to life through three case studies published in a special issue of Ecological Restoration that asks: “Restoration for Whom\, by Whom?”. The first case\, based in Kenya\, shows how attention to power relations is needed to create more equitable Payments for Ecosystem Services (PES) schemes. The second\, which focuses on the restoration of an urban lake in Bengaluru\, India\, demonstrates the importance of taking a historical perspective to understand equity considerations in restoration. The last shows the importance of conducting multi-scalar analyses to promote inclusion in and through restoration\, using wetlands restoration as an example. Together\, these present more grounded and nuanced ways forward for inclusive restoration initiatives. \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/restoration-for-whom-by-whom-exploring-the-socio-political-dimensions-of-restoration/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211110T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211110T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T172020
CREATED:20211103T171945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211103T171945Z
UID:1402-1636542000-1636545600@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Wildlife Management on The Farm
DESCRIPTION:From deer in crops to bio-security\, wildlife can have a major effect on agriculture. We review a variety of approaches to solving ag-related wildlife problems and improving habitat for healthy wildlife populations. \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/wildlife-management-on-the-farm/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211110T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211110T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T172020
CREATED:20211103T172326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211103T172326Z
UID:1405-1636549200-1636552800@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Industrial Hemp - Cultivating a New Industry
DESCRIPTION:Join Dr. Arianna Bozzolo\, Research Director at the California Organic Center\, to learn about industrial hemp and explore the future of this new industry and its research priorities. \nInfo here. 
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/industrial-hemp-cultivating-a-new-industry/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211110T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211110T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T172020
CREATED:20211103T172216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211103T172216Z
UID:1404-1636549200-1636556400@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Agroforestry Workshop: Introducing Forest Farming and Silvopasture to the Small Farms Community
DESCRIPTION:This free webinar will explore some of the different ways the small farms community can develop greater resilience by adopting agroforestry practices. Agroforestry describes a wide range of land-use practices that combine farming (of plants\, animals\, fungi) with trees\, shrubs and forest ecosystems. Agroforestry can help provide new opportunities to increase farm income while also receiving other environmental and social benefits. \nThis workshop will give a broad overview of agroforestry with special attention focusing on forest farming and silvopasture. Forest farming is the cultivation of high-value\, non-timber forest products under the protection of a forest canopy. Forest farming does not significantly interfere or modify forest ecosystems\, but essentially allows agricultural producers to farm in the woods. Some of the forest products that will be highlighted include maple & walnut syrup\, raspberries\, blackberries\, pawpaw\, shitake & lions mane mushrooms\, nuts trees (walnut\, hickory\, pecan\, hazelnut) and medicinal crops like American ginseng\, cohosh and goldenseal. \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/agroforestry-workshop-introducing-forest-farming-and-silvopasture-to-the-small-farms-community/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211110T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211110T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T172020
CREATED:20211103T172553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211103T172553Z
UID:1407-1636556400-1636560000@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Women for the Land Virtual Learning Circle - Prairie Strips
DESCRIPTION:Connect with fellow women in agriculture while learning about how Prairie Strips can support conservation and farm viability. Build relationships with agricultural service providers who can help you implement this innovation. \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/women-for-the-land-virtual-learning-circle-prairie-strips/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211110T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211110T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T172020
CREATED:20211103T172728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211103T172728Z
UID:1408-1636567200-1636574400@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Land Access/Land Legacy Member Forum
DESCRIPTION:Land access\, land transition\, and land legacy are important topics that touch most of us in relationship with food\, agriculture\, and the land around us. The Land Stewardship Project invites members\, allies\, and those who care about LSP’s work on these topics to join us for a Land Access/Land Legacy Forum discussion. We will share an update on what we have been learning through extensive conversations with individuals and other organizations and what LSP will offer moving forward. More importantly\, we want to hear what you know\, what your experiences are\, and your ideas and visions for how LSP and LSP members could be better agents for transformation when it comes to land access. \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/land-access-land-legacy-member-forum/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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