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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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Sand County Foundation's Leadership for Midwestern Watersheds is a popular forum for professionals who lead projects that reduce agricultural runoff in watersheds of the central United States. Leadership for Midwestern Watersheds is developing a “community of practice” among conservation practitioners who work to improve water quality with landowners, agencies, and businesses, one watershed at a […]
As a follow up to the December 15, 2021 Virtual Training on the Shoreline Stabilization Pamphlet each County received back in Spring 2022, don’t miss the upcoming Tour of Shoreline Projects to showcase some of the practices in the field! Variety of Stabilizations – rock, tree revetments, tree drops, fish sticks, bags, geogrid lifts, and vegetated rock […]
WI Land+Water is hosting a series of Climate and Conservation webinars featuring climate experts that will share important climate mitigation and adaptation strategies, tools, and resources to help county conservation staff and board supervisors integrate climate into local programming. Join Danielle Shannon and Stephen Handler from the Northern Institute of Applied Climate Science (NIACS) to […]
In honor of National Bison Day (November 5), please join us for this very special webinar. Guest presenters from Tanka Fund (https://tankafund.org/) will share basics when it comes to starting and operating a bison ranch. Tanka Fund’s goal is to convert one million acres of virgin prairie to regenerative agriculture built around a buffalo-based economy. […]
As a follow up to the December 15, 2021 Virtual Training on the Shoreline Stabilization Pamphlet each County received back in Spring 2022, don’t miss the upcoming Tour of Shoreline Projects to showcase some of the practices in the field! Variety of Stabilizations – rock, tree revetments, tree drops, fish sticks, bags, geogrid lifts, and vegetated rock […]
Late fall is a great time to inspect your trees for structural health. In this workshop, Wisconsin Forestry Center staff invite you to investigate trees to identify potential hazards and structural health concerns. We will talk about common tree diseases and structural concerns of our urban trees, and how to find reputable help in caring […]
WI Land+Water is hosting a series of Climate and Conservation webinars featuring climate experts that will share important climate mitigation and adaptation strategies, tools, and resources to help county conservation staff and board supervisors integrate climate into local programming. Wisconsin Initiative on Climate Change Impacts (WICCI) and Water Resource Impacts and Adaptation Strategies Join DNR […]
Tony Fietzer, Street Superintendent with the City of De Pere, will overview De Pere's salt reduction strategies, successes, and next steps. Info here.
We know that Healthy Soil = Healthy Food = Healthy People, and organic certification can create healthy soil, but what if you want to go above and beyond? What does “regenerative” agriculture actually mean, and how is it different from “Regenerative Organic”? Join the Rodale Institute and Regenerative Organic Alliance to discuss the Regenerative Organic […]
International concern about the consequences of human-induced global environmental changes has prompted a renewed focus on reducing ecological effects of biological invasions, climate change, and nutrient pollution. We conducted a meta-analysis to assess the relative magnitude of invasion plus another environmental change on native organisms relative to invasion or environmental change effects alone. The good […]
Witness the marvel of Wisconsin’s largest crane congregation and participate in guided crane-viewing tours, photography seminars, conservation-related lectures and extraordinary events. Explore the beautiful landscapes and rich histories connecting the festival hosts, the International Crane Foundation and Aldo Leopold Foundation. Info here.
Learn proper planting, pruning and training techniques for several types of fruit trees. The class covers selection, planting, fertilization, watering, staking and some common insects and diseases. You will receive electronic copies of publications from the UW-Madison Dept. Learning Store. Info here.
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