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SUMMARY:Forest Management and Biochar: Building Resilient Ecosystems
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Debbie Page\, research soil scientist with the Rocky Mountain Research Station\, will talk about forest management and woody biomass-derived biochar\, its properties and how it helps to build resilient ecosystems. To learn more about the event\, click click here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/forest-management-and-biochar-building-resilient-ecosystems/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210318T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210318T130000
DTSTAMP:20260416T171531
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210317T170707Z
UID:850-1616068800-1616072400@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Community Redevelopment Projects and DNR Grant Funding Opportunities
DESCRIPTION:This Sustainable Strategies Webinar will provide an overview of the following WDNR grant programs. Learn more about grant eligibility and application instructions\, as well as examples on how local governments can leverage their resources with these grants. Attendees will also be joined by representatives from the Cities of Janesville and Eau Claire. For more information\, visit this website.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/community-redevelopment-projects-and-dnr-grant-funding-opportunities/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210318T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210318T130000
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CREATED:20210317T174906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210317T174906Z
UID:876-1616068800-1616072400@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Conservation Resources for your Farm
DESCRIPTION:Join Wisconsin FSA for a four-part webinar series providing information about tools and resources available to producers. Each session will target a specific subset of resources\, and producers and industry members are encouraged to attend all that apply to their operation. All events are free to participate in and will include a Question & Answer Session following program presentations. \nPre-registration is not needed. Utilize the virtual meeting links or call in numbers listed below to join each session. Please email katie.demrow@usda.gov or call 608-662-4422 with any questions.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/conservation-resources-for-your-farm/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210319T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210319T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T171531
CREATED:20210317T171038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210317T171038Z
UID:851-1616151600-1616169600@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Wisconsin Farmers Union Budget Organizing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This year\, instead of our annual Farm and Rural Lobby Day\, Wisconsin Farmers Union is engaging members in the biennial budget process. The state budget funds a wide range of public programs and services from education to transportation to conservation. This is a great opportunity for WFU members to advocate for state investment in family farms and rural communities. We are holding three budget organizing workshops throughout the month of March to let you know how you can get involved. During these workshops we will provide an overview of the state budget process\, share WFU budget priorities and talking points\, and help you prepare to get involved through public testimony\, meetings with legislators\, and media work. The same content will be covered in each workshop. Click here for more information.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/wisconsin-farmers-union-budget-organizing-workshop/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Wisconsin Farmers Union":MAILTO:bwilson@wisconsinfarmersunion.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210324T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210324T131500
DTSTAMP:20260416T171531
CREATED:20210317T171302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210317T171302Z
UID:854-1616587200-1616591700@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Tracing Connections Between Water and Climate
DESCRIPTION:Register today for the next event in the Climate & Energy Series! Join us at noon on March 24th as we welcome Gary Besaw (Former Tribal Chair\, Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin) and Bill Davis (Senior Legal Analyst\, River Alliance of Wisconsin). Join us online as the two discuss the integral role that “systems thinking” plays in creating a bold agenda on water in Wisconsin\, and how this kind of thinking relates to climate change. \nTo learn more and register\, follow this link.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/tracing-connections-between-water-and-climate/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210324T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210324T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T171531
CREATED:20210317T173357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210317T173357Z
UID:865-1616612400-1616619600@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:River Country Grazing Network Virtual Meetings
DESCRIPTION:These meetings feature topics on: how to get up and going with your grazing operation; fine tuning and optimizing the grass on your existing operation; and grazing cover crops\, how do they fit into the grazing operation. \nFor more information on the talks and speakers\, make sure to follow this link. \n\nWednesday\, March 24\, 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm\nFeaturing Vance Haugen: How to Get Up and Going with Your Grazing Operation\nSaturday\, March 27\, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm\nFeaturing Vance Haugen: Fine Tuning and Optimizing the Grass on Your Existing Grazing Operation\nWednesday\, March 31\, 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm\nFeaturing Jason Cavadini: Grazing Cover Crops: How do they fit into the grazing operation?\n\n 
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/river-country-grazing-network-virtual-meetings/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210331T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210331T130000
DTSTAMP:20260416T171531
CREATED:20210317T173656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210317T173656Z
UID:869-1617192000-1617195600@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Growing Through Change - Sourcing Climate Resilient Seed for Ecologic Restoration
DESCRIPTION:Despite being The Prairie State the Illinois and neighboring states’ prairies have been heavily converted due to human use\, and many of those that remain are degraded. Research in the relatively new discipline of restoration ecology provides insights that practitioners use to restore diversity\, function and resilience to these landscapes influenced by anthropogenic change. A critical function of many restoration projects is the promotion of a diverse plant community\, which frequently requires the introduction of plant material such as seeds and plugs. The availability of appropriate material\, in terms of species\, origins and quantity\, is a limiting factor. Climate change further complicates the matter as land managers try to locate seed to best match future conditions in an effort to increase the resilience of managed sites. Land managers are aware of the complexity of the issue\, but the current literature is extensive and often inaccessible. A general review and synthesis of the current state of the science would bring needed guidance to practitioners and inform seed suppliers and researchers about gaps in native plant materials supply and research. \nFor more information\, follow this link. \n 
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/growing-through-change-sourcing-climate-resilient-seed-for-ecologic-restoration/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210408T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210408T143000
DTSTAMP:20260416T171531
CREATED:20210317T174215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210317T174215Z
UID:872-1617886800-1617892200@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Groundwater and Well Construction 101
DESCRIPTION:In this webinar\, you’ll learn about how water moves through the ground to your well and how well construction can increase contamination vulnerability. Additional questions that may be answered include: types of wells and well construction\, the basic components of a well system\, and water treatment options. To learn more\, follow this link.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/groundwater-and-well-construction-101/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210420T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210420T233000
DTSTAMP:20260416T171531
CREATED:20210317T175145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210317T175145Z
UID:880-1618905600-1618961400@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Stormwater Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The workshop has a focus on BMP maintenance\, TMDL compliance\, and more. Experts from around the state will share their experiences in building and maintaining BMPs. Also included are updates on technical standards\, restoring ecosystems\, green infrastructure\, working with CAFOs\, and water quality trading. 8 Professional Development Hours (PDHs) will be offered. The registration deadline is Thursday\, April 15\, on this page. If you do not receive a confirmation email\, please contact Penny at Penny@wisconsinlandwater.org to get registered.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/stormwater-workshop/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210527T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210527T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T171531
CREATED:20210525T153131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210525T153219Z
UID:915-1622124000-1622127600@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Conservation Considerations for Resiliency in a Changing Climate
DESCRIPTION:In agricultural watersheds\, shifting climate patterns present an immediate and localized risk to both farm productivity and downstream aquatic ecosystems. During this webinar\, Dr. Mark Williams of USDA’s Agricultural Research Service will present research exploring long-term trends in rainfall amount\, intensity and timing within the Maumee River-Western Lake Erie Basin.  The research findings indicate that increasing rainfall amount and intensity\, combined with increasing hydrologic connectivity and accumulating nutrient stores in the Maumee watershed over the past four decades\, create significant challenges for contemporary approaches to dissolved phosphorus load mitigation. \nNo registration is required. Access the webinar shortly before 3:00 pm ET at https://nrcs.adobeconnect.com/ceap2/ \nQuestions? Contact Liz Marshall at elizabeth.marshall@usda.gov
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/conservation-considerations-for-resiliency-in-a-changing-climate/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210602T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210602T110000
DTSTAMP:20260416T171531
CREATED:20210601T142710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210601T143731Z
UID:959-1622628000-1622631600@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Non-Metallic Mine Reclamation: Financial Assurance–Part II
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday\, June 2\, from 10:00-11:00 a.m.\, Wisconsin Land+Water will be leading the second webinar in a three-part series on non-metallic mine reclamation. Non-Metallic Mine Reclamation: Financial Assurance-Part II will discuss the following financial assurance areas: \n\nAmount and duration\nDetermining the amount\nDisputes\nCertificate of completion and release\n\nRegister by Tuesday\, June 1\, at 10:00 a.m.\, at https://conta.cc/2M4rnLl \nMore information: https://wisconsinlandwater.org/training/statewide-training-events
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/non-metallic-mine-reclamation-financial-assurance-part-ii/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210602T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210602T153000
DTSTAMP:20260416T171531
CREATED:20210525T153824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210525T153824Z
UID:916-1622642400-1622647800@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:MOSES Organic Field Day: Mhonpaj's Garden
DESCRIPTION:Take a virtual tour of the newly constructed high tunnel at Mhonpaj’s Garden\, the first farm in the Hmong community in Minnesota to be certified organic. MOSES Organic Specialist Mhonpaj Lee offers tips on high tunnel selection\, building\, and vegetable production in a protected environment. \nRegister here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/moses-organic-field-day-mhonpajs-garden/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210603
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210604
DTSTAMP:20260416T171531
CREATED:20210525T155014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210525T155014Z
UID:919-1622678400-1622764799@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Online Course: Culvert Design for Stream Connectivity and Aquatic Organism Passage
DESCRIPTION:This course is intended to offer culvert designers consistent information for developing public waters culvert projects with respect to aquatic organism passage (fish passage) and stream connectivity. Attendees will learn how to apply best practices and appropriate calculations\, starting from the basis of field-identified stream metrics. \nThis is a free workshop.  Once registered\, it begins with a self-paced learning component\, available to participants for two weeks\, followed by an instructor-led interactive online session. \nLearn more.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/online-course-culvert-design-for-stream-connectivity-and-aquatic-organism-passage/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210607T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210607T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T171531
CREATED:20210525T155745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210525T155745Z
UID:922-1623063600-1623067200@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Webinar Series: Cultivating Local Farm Economies: Planning\, Zoning and Emerging Issues in Agritourism
DESCRIPTION:MSU Extension is pleased to present a new webinar series focused on education around local planning and zoning\, the Michigan Right to Farm Act and emerging Agritourism strategies.\n\nJune 7 – Introduction to Agritourism and Local Planning and Zoning\nJune 14 – Understanding Local Zoning\, RTF\, and Farm Market GAAMPS\nJune 21 – Agritourism and Value-Added Processing\nJune 28 – Emerging Issues in Agritourism\n\nWebinars will feature speakers from MSU Extension’s Land Use and Community Food Systems Teams as well as testimonials from farmers who have successfully navigated the local planning and zoning environment to ensure successful agritourism ventures. This series is intended for many different audiences including local planning and zoning professionals and board members\, new and existing agritourism operators\, local tourism promoters and professionals and anyone else with an interest in this timely and relevant topic.\n\nFollow this link to learn more.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/webinar-series-cultivating-local-farm-economies-planning-zoning-and-emerging-issues-in-agritourism/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210607T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210607T193000
DTSTAMP:20260416T171531
CREATED:20210525T160418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210525T160418Z
UID:928-1623090600-1623094200@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Wetlands as Solutions to our Water Issues in Wisconsin
DESCRIPTION:Learn about what wetlands are\, why they’re important\, their current state\, and what you can do to care for these natural treasures. Historically viewed as wastelands\, wetland loss was rampant in Wisconsin for many decades. The legacy of wetland loss has contributed to many of our current natural resource and societal problems such as increased flooding\, decreased water quality\, and loss of fish and wildlife habitat. Tracy Hames will present wetlands from a new perspective\, showing how we can use them as solutions to the water-related issues we face\, especially flooding. \nFollow this link to learn more.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/wetlands-as-solutions-to-our-water-issues-in-wisconsin/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210608T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210608T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T171531
CREATED:20210601T143628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210601T143628Z
UID:960-1623146400-1623153600@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Wisconsin Plant Condition Inventory and Evaluation Training
DESCRIPTION:Starting June 8 from 10:00am–12:00pm\, this course provides an introduction to the pasture evaluation approach known as Pasture Condition Scoring (PCS).  You’ll learn about the ten indicators of pasture health commonly used in PCS and some tools for evaluating the indicators.  You will also learn how to complete the PCS scoresheet\, which guides pasture condition scoring in the field. \nThe course will include the virtual Microsoft Teams portion as well as a 3-hour field portion (location and dates are TBD). \nRegister by Friday\, June 4\, at https://conta.cc/3yI9sOg \nCourse information here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/wisconsin-plant-condition-inventory-and-evaluation-training/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210608T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210608T130000
DTSTAMP:20260416T171531
CREATED:20210525T163245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210525T163245Z
UID:931-1623153600-1623157200@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Planting Green
DESCRIPTION:This edition of the Producer-Led Webinar Series will cover agronomic and management considerations in planting corn into rye as well as planting corn into alfalfa. We will look at cover crop planting dates and seeding rates\, herbicide programs\, nitrogen management and more. \nFollow this link to learn more.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/planting-green/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210608T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210608T163000
DTSTAMP:20260416T171531
CREATED:20210608T201244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210608T201351Z
UID:1002-1623169800-1623169800@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Farmland to Shoreland
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a field day at two Shawano County farms to learn about interseeding\, grazing and how you can protect your lakeshore. \n4:30 PM – Interseeding\nW2648 River Road\, Bonduel\, WI 54107 \n6:30 PM – Grazing\nW5497 County Road BE\, Shawano\, WI 54107 \nInformation and registration here. 
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/farmland-to-shoreland/
LOCATION:Shawano\, Wisconsin
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210609T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210609T130000
DTSTAMP:20260416T171531
CREATED:20210608T165709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210608T165709Z
UID:972-1623229200-1623243600@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Farming with Soil Life Short Course
DESCRIPTION:In this course\, participants will discuss common soil invertebrates\, their ecology and roles in soil health\, scouting methods\, and management strategies to increase beneficial soil animal populations. \nXerces presenters Stephanie Frischie and Jennifer Hopwood will be joined by farmer and soil health specialist Barry Fisher.  For more information such as the course agenda and learning objectives\, please click here.  Closed captioning will be available during this short course. \nRegister: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_2URCADPBSUKUTmVnrSTIkw  \n 
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/farming-with-soil-life-short-course/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210609T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210609T130000
DTSTAMP:20260416T171531
CREATED:20210608T170221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210608T170221Z
UID:974-1623240000-1623243600@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Accepting Payments from Customers using Food Assistance Programs
DESCRIPTION:The Wisconsin Departments of Health Services (DHS) and Agriculture\, Trade and Consumer Protection is hosting a webinar provide information to farmers\, farmers market managers\, and farmer organizations on the steps and requirements involved with accepting Food Assistance Program payment methods. The webinar will discuss how to do the following: \n\nRegister as a retailer for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)/FoodShare\nAccept payments from Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) cards as well as senior and Women\, Infants\, and Children (WIC) voucher checks\nObtain free EBT card processing equipment and have transaction fees covered\n\nFollow this link to learn more.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/accepting-payments-from-customers-using-food-assistance-programs/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210609T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210609T180000
DTSTAMP:20260416T171531
CREATED:20210525T163759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210525T163759Z
UID:933-1623261600-1623261600@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Sacred Earth Field Day
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the unique environmental\, cultural\, and geological history of Sacred Earth. Randy Poelma will guide us through the vast restoration efforts that are taking place to transition the land back to prairie and crucial pollinator habitat. \nFollow this link to learn more.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/sacred-earth-field-day/
LOCATION:Sacred Earth\, S7560 US HWY 12\, North Freedom\, WI
CATEGORIES:Extension Event,Partner Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210610T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210610T110000
DTSTAMP:20260416T171531
CREATED:20210608T171745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210608T171745Z
UID:977-1623319200-1623322800@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Opportunities for New NRCS NWQI Watersheds
DESCRIPTION:Designed for state source water coordinators\, state and local NRCS\, utilities\, conservation districts\, and other source water partners\, this webinar will discuss the importance of initiating or continuing conversations with NRCS before the National Water Quality Initiative (NWQI) deadline on July 9\, 2021. \nYou will hear the state NRCS perspective on NWQI and its source water protection opportunities\, as well as tips for engaging with NRCS at the state and local levels. \nRegistration and information here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/opportunities-for-new-nrcs-nwqi-watersheds/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210610T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210610T110000
DTSTAMP:20260416T171531
CREATED:20210608T172429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210608T172429Z
UID:978-1623319200-1623322800@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Biomass Utilization Centers: A New Approach for Optimal forest Management
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Nate Anderson\, a research forester at the Forest Service Rocky Mountain Research Station in Missoula\, Montana\, will discuss his work on bioenergy and bioproducts research and development\, focusing on the following: \n\nSustainable and economically efficient forest biomass management and production systems\nCompetitive low-emissions biofuels and bioenergy conversion technologies deployed in the forest sector\nInformation and tools for decision-making and policy analysis related to forest biomass utilization\n\nInformation and registration here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/biomass-utilization-centers-a-new-approach-for-optimal-forest-management/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210610T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210610T140000
DTSTAMP:20260416T171531
CREATED:20210608T172821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210608T172821Z
UID:980-1623330000-1623333600@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:What You Can Do to Protect Water Quality at Home
DESCRIPTION:The Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy is a statewide effort to improve water quality in Illinois rivers and the Gulf of Mexico. This webinar will discuss the ways your family can improve the world’s water quality at home. Topics include rain gardens\, leaf management\, and lawn care. \nInformation and registration here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/what-you-can-do-to-protect-water-quality-at-home/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210610T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210610T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T171531
CREATED:20210608T173133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210608T173133Z
UID:981-1623337200-1623340800@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:From Cover to Cover: A Systems Approach to Cover Cropping
DESCRIPTION:Using historical data from Vernon County\, Adam Kramer\, cofounder of Black Sand Granary LLC\, will discuss the “why” behind using cover crops\, fundamentals and logistics of aerial seeding\, how to incorporate these practices into your current operation by being proactive\, and funding opportunities. \nInformation and registration here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/from-cover-to-cover-a-systems-approach-to-cover-cropping/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210610T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210610T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T171531
CREATED:20210608T174524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210608T174524Z
UID:984-1623340800-1623344400@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Do it for Wildlife: Pull Invasives\, Plant Natives
DESCRIPTION:Transform your yard and nearby open spaces into habitat where wildlife can find food and shelter! In this webinar\, participants will learn to identify and remove invasive species and replace them with productive native plants and learn how to start a new HABITAT™. \nInformation and registration here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/do-it-for-wildlife-pull-invasives-plant-natives/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210610T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210610T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T171531
CREATED:20210608T175103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210608T175103Z
UID:986-1623340800-1623344400@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Dragonfly Monitors Meet-Up
DESCRIPTION:The first Dragonfly Monitors Meetup of the summer will be held at Whalen Pond Outdoor Laboratory. Upper Sugar Board President Robert Bohanan will help you to identify dragonflies found around the pond & will answer any questions you may have about monitoring! \nInformation and registration here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/dragonfly-monitors-meet-up/
LOCATION:Whalen Pond\, Verona\, Wisconsin
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210615T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210615T153000
DTSTAMP:20260416T171531
CREATED:20210608T193547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210608T193609Z
UID:989-1623765600-1623771000@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Queering Farming: Celebrating Pride Month
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate with LGBTTQAI+ farmers\, ranchers\, and tenders of land! Join Nikiko Masumoto (she/her/hers) of Masumoto Family Farm\,  Nikola Alexandre of Shelterwood Collective (he/him/they/theirs)\, and Dede Bois (she/her/hers) of Root Down Farm to discuss the challenges and opportunities for accessing land and resources\, the assumptions of what farming is\, and the creative ways that marginalized folx have found to connect with and tend the rest of nature. \nInformation and registration here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/queering-farming-celebrating-pride-month/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210616T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210616T130000
DTSTAMP:20260416T171531
CREATED:20210608T193934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210608T193934Z
UID:992-1623844800-1623848400@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Solarization and Biosolarization: Harnessing the Sun and Organic Matter to Control Weeds
DESCRIPTION:Biosolarization is a new innovation in the realm of weed control. Different from the commonly known practice of solarization\, which uses clear plastic sheeting on moist soil to thermally terminate a variety of pest species\, biosolarization includes the use of organic matter in the form of compost\, cover crops\, manure or other materials such as pomace or nut hulls. The addition of organic matter can accelerate the process by encouraging anaerobic soil disinfestation. The carbon from organic material produces chemicals with bio-pesticidal activity. The combination of these natural chemicals and heat acts like a fumigant and eliminates soil-borne pests and weed species. \nThis presentation will cover theoretical concepts as well as results from field trials. \nInformation and registration here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/solarization-and-biosolarization-harnessing-the-sun-and-organic-matter-to-control-weeds/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210617T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210617T110000
DTSTAMP:20260416T171531
CREATED:20210608T194411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210608T194411Z
UID:994-1623924000-1623927600@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Identifying Sources of Contaminants in Urban Stormwater and Evaluation of Their Removal Efficacy Through Urban Best Management Practices
DESCRIPTION:Precipitation events in urban areas often result in stormwater runoff containing a diverse array of chemical contaminants with recent evidence suggesting that these include trace organic compounds (TrOCs)\, including pharmaceuticals\, personal care products and pesticides. This webinar will discuss the findings of a study characterizing sources of TrOCs and their potential contribution to groundwater through infiltration practices. \nInformation and registration here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/identifying-sources-of-contaminants-in-urban-stormwater-and-evaluation-of-their-removal-efficacy-through-urban-best-management-practices/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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