Festival of Nature
Celebrating the natural beauty of the Door Peninsula. Events go from Memorial Day Weekend through August. Info here.
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Explore our Conservation Calendar for information on conservation-related events and trainings hosted across Wisconsin and beyond.
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Celebrating the natural beauty of the Door Peninsula. Events go from Memorial Day Weekend through August. Info here.
20 Minutes in the Life or Death of a Tree is a half-day workshop that focuses on tree planting and tree care. The workshop includes an introduction to tree biology, a hands-on examination of tree root systems, the application of this knowledge to ensure proper planting, demonstrate proper tree planting techniques, and discuss post-planting tree […]
Sandy soils are widespread throughout the world and used for a range of purposes (agriculture, forestry, rangeland). The conference will focus on all aspects of sandy soils including its properties, distribution, and management. There will be oral and poster sessions, a one-day field trip to the Central Sands Plain of Wisconsin, and ample sessions for […]
Dana Blumenthal, Ecologist at the Rangeland Resources & Systems Research Unit in Fort Collins, CO USDA - ARS and the Weed Science Society of America (WSSA) are co-hosting 10 webinars on weed science and research. Info here.
Local ecologists are getting together a team of volunteers to check in on our conservation goat herd this summer and we need your help! Join shepherd and owner of Vegetation Solutions Ben Robel and Director of Vernon County Land and Waters Ben Wojahn to learn about the project and how you can help. During this […]
SFA’s Silvopasture and Grazing specialists will be co-hosting the event with a cohort of UMN researchers and Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge staff to share the results of the research here at the refuge on using targeted grazing impact for vegetation management and restoration of oak savanna. There will be additional overview on oak savanna history, […]
Water on Wisconsin farms presents itself in many different forms. Even categories like surface water and groundwater have subcategories that often require guidance to define and interpret. Join county, DNR, and DATCP staff for the next installment of the NR 151 training webinar series: Key Water Definitions of NR 151 - Case Studies and Discussions from […]
Learn how to: Identify common and new invasive plants in WI Report and map invasive plants with EDDMapS Use resources to plan effective management Info here.
This live webinar will conclude the “Partnering for Agroforestry” series by the Savanna Institute and National Agroforestry Center, and will feature members of the Southern Ohio Chestnut Company describing the history of their business and the partnerships that have made it possible. Info here.
This webinar addresses the question: will rising demand for mass timber products result in unsustainable levels of harvesting forests in the United States? Participants will learn the role family forest owners play in ensuring the availability of domestic wood supply and the importance of demand in US timber for sustaining forests in continuing to serve […]
Mulching has been practiced in vineyards around the globe for a long time. Yet, it is not common in eastern US vineyards. In recent years, there has been an increased interest in vineyard mulching for improved vine and soil health, thus more sustainable vineyards in a changing climate. Join the webinar as they provide an […]
Agriculture has proven to be a viable option for many military veterans seeking career options after leaving active duty. Not only can agriculture provide an opportunity for employment but it can often have therapeutic benefits. However, veterans are not immune from the stress issues experienced by other farmers and ranchers. In addition, wartime experiences can […]
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