BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Conservation Professional Training Program - ECPv6.15.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://conservationprotraining.org
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Conservation Professional Training Program
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/Chicago
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:CDT
DTSTART:20210314T080000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:CST
DTSTART:20211107T070000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:CDT
DTSTART:20220313T080000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:CST
DTSTART:20221106T070000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:CDT
DTSTART:20230312T080000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:CST
DTSTART:20231105T070000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221101T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221101T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T143859
CREATED:20220928T151727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220928T151727Z
UID:2373-1667329200-1667334600@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Understanding Bird Populations and How They Change
DESCRIPTION:October 11 – November 1 (Tuesdays\, 7:00 – 8:30 pm each week) \nIn less than a single human lifetime\, 2.9 billion breeding adult birds have been lost from the United States and Canada\, across every ecosystem\, and including some of the most abundant and familiar bird species. In this course we will examine how we determine the abundance and distribution of different bird species\, for both bird populations in Wisconsin and at the national level. State and federal monitoring programs will also be discussed. We will also consider how bird populations have changed\, what species are currently “at-risk” and why\, and how monitoring programs can be used in management and conservation. We will also review the many organizations that work on studying bird populations. \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/understanding-bird-populations-and-how-they-change-2022-11-01/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221102T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221102T093000
DTSTAMP:20260403T143859
CREATED:20221027T182021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221027T182021Z
UID:2404-1667377800-1667381400@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Basic Ag / Ag 101 Session 2
DESCRIPTION:Basic Ag 101 is designed for new agency staff working with landowners. In part 2\, you will understand tillage equipment and impact on residue and soil. You will see in person the difference between tillage equipment impacts. You will learn about shooting slopes and determining critical areas in a field. This session will develop your understanding of dairy facility components\, from feed storage and feeding systems to manure handling and storage. You will also develop an understanding of risk management in animal interactions\, with tips and tricks for when conservation staff are working near livestock. \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/basic-ag-ag-101-session-2/
CATEGORIES:CPTP Training
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221103
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221105
DTSTAMP:20260403T143859
CREATED:20221027T182217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221027T182217Z
UID:2405-1667433600-1667606399@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:
DESCRIPTION: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. \nLeadership 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 time. \nThe annual LMW meeting series features presentations and facilitated discussions on subjects essential to successful watershed projects. Examples include: farmer engagement\, geospatial planning tools\, project financing\, and water quality monitoring. To date\, more than 300 attendees from Illinois\, Indiana\, Iowa\, Minnesota\, Wisconsin and beyond have participated\, including many watershed projects supported by state nutrient reduction programs and USDA-NRCS Landscape Conservation Initiatives. \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/2405/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221103
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221104
DTSTAMP:20260403T143859
CREATED:20221027T182326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221027T182326Z
UID:2406-1667433600-1667519999@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Shoreline Stabilization Field Tours - Bayfield and Sawyer County
DESCRIPTION: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! \nVariety of Stabilizations – rock\, tree revetments\, tree drops\, fish sticks\, bags\,\ngeogrid lifts\, and vegetated rock (see pamphlet for photos of examples) \nSee the flyer for more information. \nRegister here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/shoreline-stabilization-field-tours-bayfield-and-sawyer-county/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221103T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221103T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T143859
CREATED:20221027T182449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221027T182449Z
UID:2407-1667469600-1667473200@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:WI Land+Water Presents: Climate and Conservation Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION: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. \nJoin Danielle Shannon and Stephen Handler from the Northern Institute of Applied Climate Science (NIACS) to discuss how forests are impacted by the changing climate and adaptation strategies to maintain them. \nwww.niacs.org/ \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/wi-landwater-presents-climate-and-conservation-webinar-series-2/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221103T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221103T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T143859
CREATED:20221027T182644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221027T182644Z
UID:2408-1667487600-1667491200@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Bison 101
DESCRIPTION: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. \nTanka Fund’s goal is to convert one million acres of virgin prairie to regenerative agriculture built around a buffalo-based economy. Through their work\, they are restoring health and prosperity to Native communities. \nInfo here. 
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/bison-101/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221104
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221105
DTSTAMP:20260403T143859
CREATED:20221027T182742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221027T182742Z
UID:2409-1667520000-1667606399@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Shoreline Stabilization Field Tours - Iron\, Oneida\, and Price County
DESCRIPTION: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! \nVariety of Stabilizations – rock\, tree revetments\, tree drops\, fish sticks\, bags\, geogrid lifts\, and vegetated rock (see pamphlet for photos of examples) \nSee the flyer for more information. \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/shoreline-stabilization-field-tours-iron-oneida-and-price-county/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221104T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221104T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T143859
CREATED:20221027T183609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221027T183609Z
UID:2410-1667566800-1667575800@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Leaves Down\, Look Up! A Tree Health Workshop
DESCRIPTION: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 for your trees. In advance of the workshop\, we will accept pictures of your trees so we can talk about your specific trees during the workshop. We will also have a walking tour of the trees around campus to show you real-life examples. \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/leaves-down-look-up-a-tree-health-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221108T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221108T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T143859
CREATED:20221027T183730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221027T183730Z
UID:2411-1667901600-1667905200@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:WI Land+Water Presents: Climate and Conservation Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWisconsin Initiative on Climate Change Impacts (WICCI) and Water Resource Impacts and Adaptation Strategies \n\nJoin DNR Lakes Specialist and WICCI Water Resource’s Co-chair\, Dr. Katie Hein to discuss results from the latest state climate report and recommendations for water resources in Wisconsin. \nwicci.wisc.edu \nRegister here. 
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/wi-landwater-presents-climate-and-conservation-webinar-series-3/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221109T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221109T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T143859
CREATED:20221027T183836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221027T183836Z
UID:2412-1667995200-1667998800@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Salt Wise Stories: City of De Pere
DESCRIPTION:Tony Fietzer\, Street Superintendent with the City of De Pere\, will overview De Pere’s salt reduction strategies\, successes\, and next steps. \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/salt-wise-stories-city-of-de-pere/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221109T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221109T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T143859
CREATED:20221027T184015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221027T184015Z
UID:2413-1667998800-1668002400@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Cutting Through Greenwashing—Regenerative Organic Certification (ROC)
DESCRIPTION: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 Certification program and how farmers across the world are implementing this certification on their farm\, and how it will change the way our food is produced for generations to come. \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/cutting-through-greenwashing-regenerative-organic-certification-roc/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221109T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221109T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T143859
CREATED:20221027T184129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221027T184129Z
UID:2414-1668006000-1668009600@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:More than the sum of their parts? Interactions of invasive species and other environmental change
DESCRIPTION: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 news is that the bad news isn’t quite as bad as we thought\, and that tangible local-scale invasive species management is beneficial even with other environmental changes. \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/more-than-the-sum-of-their-parts-interactions-of-invasive-species-and-other-environmental-change/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221110
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221113
DTSTAMP:20260403T143859
CREATED:20221027T184301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221130T160849Z
UID:2415-1668038400-1668297599@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:The Great Midwest Crane Fest
DESCRIPTION: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. \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/the-great-midwest-crane-fest/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221110T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221110T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T143859
CREATED:20221027T184412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221027T184412Z
UID:2416-1668103200-1668110400@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Tree Fruits
DESCRIPTION: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. \nInfo here. 
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/tree-fruits/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221112
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221114
DTSTAMP:20260403T143859
CREATED:20221027T184551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221027T184551Z
UID:2417-1668211200-1668383999@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:17th Annual Emerging Farmers Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Emerging Farmers Conference is for new and emerging growers and producers. This conference is for farmers\, by farmers\, and led by farmers. The goal is to empower emerging farmers with knowledge\, resources and connection. For the first time\, this conference features field day! Saturday will be a day of learning\, networking and story-sharing at Shoreview Community Center. Sunday will be a field day where farmers have the opportunity for hands-on learning. The field day will begin at the U of M St. Paul campus in the morning. You will board a coach bus that will take you around Minneapolis to explore food & agriculture opportunities in an urban setting. Choose from sessions including a commercial kitchen tour at The Good Acre\, urban hydroponics freight farm tour at North Market\, and a hands-on microgreen demo at the University of Minnesota Greenhouses. \nInfo here. 
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/17th-annual-emerging-farmers-conference/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221114T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221114T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T143859
CREATED:20221027T184840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221027T184840Z
UID:2418-1668423600-1668427200@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Wisconsin DNR Technical Standard 1072 Horizontal Directional Drilling
DESCRIPTION:Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources published a new technical standard that provides criteria for projects employing horizontal directional drilling (HDD). The standard includes procedures and practices to protect water quality by reducing sediment discharge from work areas\, reducing potential for runoff to carry construction materials into waters of the state\, and clarifying expectations for spill prevention and response procedures that are relevant to HDD construction methods. This includes practices to reduce the risk of runoff carrying drilling fluid from inadvertent releases (IRs)\, also known as a frac-out or inadvertent return\, to water resources through prevention and response planning. \nWI DNR staff will be leading this training. \nInfo here. 
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/wisconsin-dnr-technical-standard-1072-horizontal-directional-drilling/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221115T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221115T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T143859
CREATED:20221027T185105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221027T185105Z
UID:2420-1668474000-1668522600@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Is My Water Safe to Drink? - Common Questions about Private Wells
DESCRIPTION:Your drinking water well doesn’t have to be a mystery. In this free 90-minute webinar training hosted by The Private Well Class you’ll learn the answers to common questions\, such as: \nHow do I get my well water tested? \nWhat do I need to do to take care of my well? \nIs my well susceptible to contamination? \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/is-my-water-safe-to-drink-common-questions-about-private-wells-3/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221115T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221115T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T143859
CREATED:20221027T184958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221027T184958Z
UID:2419-1668506400-1668510000@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:WI Land+Water Presents: Climate and Conservation Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION: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.\n \nImplementing Carbon Farming \n\nJoin WI Land+Water Climate Resilience Program Manager\, Christina Anderson discuss efforts to implement and account for emission reductions on the farm. \nInfo here. 
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/wi-landwater-presents-climate-and-conservation-webinar-series-4/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221115T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221115T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T143859
CREATED:20221027T185223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221027T185223Z
UID:2421-1668528000-1668537000@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:WGF Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Wisconsin’s Green Fire 2022 Annual Meeting will be a celebration of our 5th Anniversary! We will be sharing updates on WGF’s work in the past year\, revisit conservation successes across the state\, and look forward to future plans in the coming year. \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/wgf-annual-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221116T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221116T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T143859
CREATED:20221027T193432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221027T193432Z
UID:2423-1668603600-1668607200@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Invasive Mussel Collaborative Tools and Accomplishments
DESCRIPTION:Research Work Group presented by Ashley Elgin\, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration \nThe IMC Research Work Group is tasked with coordinating and prioritizing research to maximize and advance dreissenid control outcomes. We recently developed a project inventory to collate information on dreissenid mussel-related projects across organizations and regions. We also worked with managers and researchers to rank dreissenid mussel research priorities\, the results of which can help inform future research efforts. \nToxicity Test Work Group presented by Diane Waller\, U.S. Geological Survey \nThe IMC Toxicity Testing Work Group is tasked with developing a framework for dreissenid testing which will provide guidance for researchers on testing and reporting methods and inform managers and regulatory agencies on how toxicity data on molluscicides have been generated. We developed a database of dreissenid toxicity studies\, both laboratory and open water studies\, that will be accessible on the IMC website. We also drafted a guidance document on “best practices” for toxicity testing based on published standard methods\, a literature review\, and recommendations from an expert panel. \nCoastal Site Priorities Work Group: Tools for Identifying Priority Sites for Experimental Mussel Control in the Great Lakes presented by Jeff Tyson\, Great Lakes Fishery Commission \nThe presentation will cover the process that the Coastal Site Priorities Working Group used to identify appropriate sites to implement experimental invasive mussel control. Additionally\, the presentation will cover the tools developed for customizing experimental invasive mussel site priority development based upon agency or researcher specified priorities. \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/invasive-mussel-collaborative-tools-and-accomplishments/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221117T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221117T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T143859
CREATED:20221027T193556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221027T193556Z
UID:2424-1668679200-1668682800@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:WI Land+Water Presents: Climate and Conservation Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION: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. \nIntroduction to COMET Farm \n\nJoin Haley Nagle from Colorado State University’s COMET Farm team to showcase the greenhouse gas emission accounting tool suite and new features included in the latest update. \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/wi-landwater-presents-climate-and-conservation-webinar-series-5/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221117T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221117T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T143859
CREATED:20221027T193715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221027T193715Z
UID:2425-1668708000-1668715200@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Invasive Plant Management
DESCRIPTION:This class will mostly consist of invasive plant ID and management by cultural and chemical means. Invasive plant species are non-native\, able to out-compete native species in natural ecosystems such as woodlands\, and have no natural enemies. This differentiates them from weeds that primarily invade disturbed areas like gardens and roadsides. We will review the DNR NR40 list of restricted and prohibited invasive species for Wisconsin and explain the categories of regulated plants. (Speaker Lisa Johnson) \nInfo here. 
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/invasive-plant-management/
CATEGORIES:Extension Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221118T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221118T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T143859
CREATED:20221027T193838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221027T193838Z
UID:2426-1668771000-1668774600@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Life Hacks Over Lunch: A Meet-up Series for Watershed Professionals
DESCRIPTION:This free\, virtual meet-up series is a peer-learning opportunity for watershed professionals to share ideas and advice for solving real-life challenges of watershed projects. \nIf you work with farmers and communities on watershed-scale projects to improve water quality and have ever found yourself thinking\, “I don’t want to recreate the wheel\,” this meet-up series is for you. \nIn each meet-up\, one person kicks things off by presenting a challenge or issue to the group to “hack.” Conversation\, collaboration\, and commiseration will ensue. \nInfo here. 
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/life-hacks-over-lunch-a-meet-up-series-for-watershed-professionals-7/
CATEGORIES:Extension Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221129
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221202
DTSTAMP:20260403T143859
CREATED:20221027T193943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221027T193943Z
UID:2427-1669680000-1669939199@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Conservation Partnership Training
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn about WI Land+Water\, DATCP\, DNR\, NRCS\, etc. Presenters will provide information about programs and topics integral to successful conservation programs over the three-day training. \nTraining resources are posted on our website which provide additional information on the programs included in this training along with other programs. \nYou are not required to attend the entire morning’s session\, and you are welcome to join us whenever you can. \nThe agenda will be available soon. \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/conservation-partnership-training-4/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221129
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221201
DTSTAMP:20260403T143859
CREATED:20221027T194107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221027T194107Z
UID:2428-1669680000-1669852799@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:25th Annual Farmer Cooperatives Conference
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars! The 25th Annual Farmer Cooperatives Conference will be held in person for the first time in three years! We are thrilled to return to the Twin Cities\, November 29-30\, 2022. The Farmer Cooperatives Conference will highlight the latest strategic thinking on current cooperative issues and trends. Network and learn from your fellow agricultural cooperative peers. This event features content that applies across the agricultural cooperative community\, often featuring cooperative leaders sharing their insights and strategies for success. More information will be released as we get closer to the conference dates. Stay tuned for updates! \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/25th-annual-farmer-cooperatives-conference/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221129T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221129T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T143859
CREATED:20221027T194208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221027T194208Z
UID:2429-1669708800-1669725000@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Winter Maintenance for Roads
DESCRIPTION:This class will share how to improve and practice winter maintenance for both high and low-speed roadways including 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. This class is meant for winter maintenance professionals who remove snow\, apply road salt or maintain snow removal equipment used on roads. \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/winter-maintenance-for-roads/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221208T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221208T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T143859
CREATED:20221208T173846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221208T173846Z
UID:2443-1670493600-1670500800@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Using STEPL (Spreadsheet Tool to Estimate Pollutant Loads) or PLET (Pollutant Load Estimation Tool) with streambank or gully erosion control projects
DESCRIPTION:This training session will show you how to set up and use the USEPA’s STEPL/PLET tools to estimate pollutant load reductions associated with streambank and gully erosion projects. A step by step approach will be provided along with some reference materials. STEPL and PLET employ simple algorithms to calculate: (1) nutrient and sediment loads from different land uses\, and (2) the load reductions that would result from the implementation of various best management practices (BMPs). PLET is a Web-based modeling tool. STEPL is a excel spreadsheet based modeling tool. Both were created by the USEPA to help states evaluate pollutant loading and load reductions at a variety of scales. \nThis training is being presented by Andrew Craig\, DNR. \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/using-stepl-spreadsheet-tool-to-estimate-pollutant-loads-or-plet-pollutant-load-estimation-tool-with-streambank-or-gully-erosion-control-projects/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221208T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221208T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T143859
CREATED:20221208T173954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221208T173954Z
UID:2444-1670500800-1670504400@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Reducing Woody Encroachment to Conserve Rangeland Production in the Great Plains
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Dirac Twidwell of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln will present on the rapid adoption of new strategies to reduce woody encroachment and conserve rangeland production in the Great Plains. \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/reducing-woody-encroachment-to-conserve-rangeland-production-in-the-great-plains/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221208T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221208T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T143859
CREATED:20221208T174835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221208T174835Z
UID:2445-1670522400-1670529600@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Native Plants and Pollinators
DESCRIPTION:This session will focus on groups of insect pollinators and how you can attract and support them by growing various native and nativar plants. We will also cover a number of recommended native plants for sun and shade and their growth and maintenance needs. (Speaker Lisa Johnson) \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/native-plants-and-pollinators-2/
CATEGORIES:Extension Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221209T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221209T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T143859
CREATED:20221208T175017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221208T175054Z
UID:2446-1670580000-1670587200@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Using APLE-Lots (Annual Phosphorus Lots Estimator) to estimate annual phosphorus and sediment loss from Wisconsin cattle lots
DESCRIPTION:This training session will review how to use APLE-lots – a modeling tool developed in Wisconsin – to estimate average annual phosphorus and sediment loss from Wisconsin cattle lots. A step by step approach will be provided along with some reference materials. Phosphorus loss from feedlots\, barnyards\, exercise lots\, or over-wintering lots\, via surface runoff\, is a significant non-point pollution source for two reasons: First\, the high concentration of cattle leads to high rates of manure deposition and P accumulation relative to pastures and cropland. Second\, cattle holding areas/lots can be partially or completely devoid of vegetation and have compacted soil or an impermeable (e.g.\, concrete) surface\, which can lead to high rates of polluted runoff. The combination of a concentrated P source and transport pathways creates the potential for high rates of P loss from cattle lots and causing pollution of surface waters. \nAPLE-Lots is intended to be user-friendly and does not require extensive input data to operate. Lot information is entered into a GIS-system where lot boundaries and contributing areas can be drawn over aerial photos and soil maps. APLE-lots only estimates pollutant loads to the edge of the lot; it does not estimate the fraction of pollutants delivered/transported from the lot boundary to surface waters. \nThis training is being presented by Andrew Craig\, DNR. \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/using-aple-lots-annual-phosphorus-lots-estimator-to-estimate-annual-phosphorus-and-sediment-loss-from-wisconsin-cattle-lots/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR