Conservation Professional Training ProgramConservation Professional Training ProgramLooking 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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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: […]
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 […]
Advanced Grazing for Regenerating Soil and Enhancing Animal Nutrition focuses on advanced concepts in taking regenerative grazing to the next level. Info here.
Join as we look into programs available for grazing and organic vegetable production. Info here.
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. […]
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 […]
Join us each month for a facilitated cross-sectoral discussion on topics including customer retention and engagement, emergency food, cooperative business models, state policies and consumer behavior. Info here.
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 […]
This workshop introduces participants to the basics of wetland delineation fieldwork and the paperwork that needs to be filed. Lectures on vegetation, soils, hydrology and methodology prep participants for field work. Additional lectures on related topics are also included. This course should be taken once and is normally a prerequisite for the Advanced Wetland Delineation […]
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 […]
Please join us this spring for Soil Health Virtual Learning Circles featuring presenters on soil health and soil conservation topics for your farm. The six one-hour Learning Circles will be done via video conferencing and taught in English and Spanish. Info here.
Want to SEE what shoreland zoning standards accomplish? We've developed a new graphic to illustrate the benefits to fish, lakes and rivers. We’ll take a photo tour of waterfront properties and discuss how they are likely to impact the lake or river. Info here.
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