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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Global Conference on Sandy Soils

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 […]

Strategies for Identifying and Managing Plant Diseases

Plants can be affected by fungus, bacteria, viruses and other factors. Join us to learn about how to look for symptoms of plant disease and what you can do. We will also talk about different control methods and options. Info here. 

Climate Change Effects on Weeds and Management

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. 

Goat Guardian Training 2022

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 […]

Silvopasture, Oak Savanna, Adaptive Grazing Field Day

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, […]

Key Water Definitions of NR 151 – Case Studies and Discussions from the Field Webinar

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 […]

Invasive Plant Identification Workshop

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. 

Partnering for Agroforestry Webinar with Southern Ohio Chestnut Company

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. 

Why Building With Mass Timber is the Best Thing a Company Can do to Sustain America’s Working Forests & Their Role as a Natural Climate Solution

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 […]

Vineyard Mulching: Benefits beyond Winter Protection

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 […]

Veterans, Agriculture, and Stress

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 […]

Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Training

Meet at the Rest Lake Pavilion off of Hwy W in Manitowish Waters for a workshop to learn to identify aquatic invasive species. Entrance to park is directly across Hwy W from the entrance of North Lakeland Discovery Center. Info here.

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