Conservation Calendar

Looking to stay up to date on your CEUs? Have producers asking conservation-specific questions you don’t feel confident answering? Looking to host a training and want to avoid conflicts for your audience? You have come to the right place.

Explore our Conservation Calendar for information on conservation-related events and trainings hosted across Wisconsin and beyond.

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Considerations for Selecting and Purchasing Hay

Many livestock owners rely on purchased hay to feed their animals during certain times of the year. When it comes to hay selection and purchase decisions, there are several important factors to consider, including bale type/size, affordability, and hay quality and quantity. This webinar will discuss what to look for, how to determine if hay […]

2022 County Officials Workshops

Join the University of Wisconsin-Extension Local Government Education Program and the Wisconsin Counties Association for our County Officials Workshops (COWS), which will be held in person in 2022. THIS ONE-DAY WORKSHOP is a unique opportunity for both newly elected county government officials and veterans of the county board to learn from experienced educators about best […]

Clean Boats Clean Waters Training

Ever wonder how to become a boat launch aquatic invasive species protector or wonder about DCIST’s aquatic invasive species prevention efforts? Here’s your chance to attend a Clean Boats CleanWater training. This Clean Boats, Clean Waters training is for those who have never participated in a Clean Boats, Clean Waters, watercraft inspection, and for those […]

Wisconsin’s Clean Energy Plan: Opportunities for WGF Impact

On April 20, 2022, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers released the state’s first clean energy plan, or CEP, putting Wisconsin on the path to 100 percent carbon-free electricity by 2050. The plan prioritizes the core values of justice, equity, and collective action, and emphasizes four key pathways for creating momentum towards achieving a clean energy economy: […]

What Bee is That? An Introduction to Commonly Encountered Bees of the US

By May, spring will have arrived across the US and with it, many bees will be emerging and seeking out places to forage and nest -- and you might be surprised at how many different species can be found in gardens, parks, and other green spaces across our neighborhoods and hometowns. Matthew Shepherd, Director of […]

Clean Boats Clean Waters Workshop

Want to help spread the word about invasive species? Clean Boats Clean Waters volunteers visit popular boat launches to teach boaters how to prevent the spread of invasive species by cleaning and draining boats and gear. This virtual training will get you ready to start volunteering at your favorite boat launch, on your own schedule. […]

Spring Wildflowers

Join Bob Freckmann, Ph.D. on a spring wildflower walk. We'll enjoy beautiful Powers Bluff County Park, home to some of the most diverse spring wildflowers in central Wisconsin, as we learn to identify spring wildflowers. During a leisurely walk we'll discuss the unique ecology of the site, the property's history, and learn to identify spring […]

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Wetland Construction: Principles, Planning, and Design

May 9, 11, 13, and 16 As state and federal wetland mitigation standards evolve away from an acre-for-acre approach to a focus on replacing wetland functions, your understanding of the wetland's "wet part" has never been more critical. This online class serves as an introduction to the fundamentals of functional design and provides the means […]

Volunteer Stream Monitoring Workshop

Do you live by a stream or river? Looking for a way to protect streams near you? Become a volunteer stream monitor with the Rock River Coalition! From May to October, our 180+ stream monitors collect data vital to understanding the health of our streams across the Rock River Basin. By the end of this […]

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