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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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This 12-part series tells a story about climate change and its impacts on forest ecosystems and forest dependent wildlife species. We will examine forest ecosystems and their composition and structure under a changing climate, and the influence on wildlife populations and carbon dynamics. We will also share tools and management approaches to help facilitate forest […]
Scott Baerson, Molecular Biologist at the Natural Products Utilization Research Unit in Oxford, MS USDA - ARS and the Weed Science Society of America (WSSA) are co-hosting 10 webinars on weed science and research. Info here.
Join OSA’s Kiki Hubbard and Jared Zystro, and host eOrganic, for a timely webinar on May 17, 2022. Organic seed represents the first link in the organic supply chain, serving as the foundation of organic integrity from seed to plate. Every five years, OSA releases the State of Organic Seed report as a progress report […]
From advocacy in Wisconsin's changing political geography, preparing for landowner succession, and engaging younger generations, to the Wisconsin model conservation easement, a climate change communication toolkit, and other resources for natural and working land conservation, we will cover a lot of ground! Info here.
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 […]
Learn about planting, fertilizing, pruning and overwintering these three types of fruit crops. Variety recommendations, insect/disease management and some troubleshooting will be included as well. You will receive electronic copies of Learning Store publications as well as learning about other handy online resources. (Speaker Lisa Johnson) Info here.
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.
Political advocacy is one of the most effective ways of achieving lasting systems change in our communities and in our food system. With an unprecedented amount of funding coming from the federal government to protect and advance local food systems, and with the Farm Bill up for renewal in 2023, now is the time to […]
Even though insects can cause damage to our plants, not all of them are bad! Learn how to look for signs of insects, why identification is required to know if an insect is beneficial or a pest, and what you can do about it! We will also talk about different control methods and options. Info […]
While climate change is a global issue, ultimately all climate impacts are local. Climate-mediated weather events are affecting communities across Wisconsin with unique impacts driven by local factors such as topography, geology, land use and access to planning and preparedness resources. The 2021 Monroe County Climate Readiness and Rural Economic Opportunity Assessment (CRREOA) was a […]
Presented by: Adam Doll, Tina Fitzgerald, & Heidi Wolf – Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Info here.
The Lifecycle of Farm to School is a USDA funded grant project, implemented by the DPI School Nutrition Team. The project features eight experiential workshops, highlighting stages of a school garden over a year timeframe. Project goals include expanding school nutrition professional’s Farm to School (F2S) teams, providing opportunities for peer-to-peer mentoring, equitably supporting F2S […]
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