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In a survey of over 1,700 well owners, 67% believed their well water was safe without any evidence to support it. You can protect your health and your family's by learning the basics of well care. In this free 90-minute webinar training hosted by The Private Well Class, you'll learn: how to determine if […]
Justin & Kendra Seeger are refining the art of rotational grazing with their beef herd by utilizing forage from perineal pastures during the growing season and cover crops during the winter. They’ve been grazing cover crops since 2016 and are achieving their goal of grazing all 12 months right here in central Wisconsin! Justin is […]
Take this course to learn how to create your own nature film! We will begin by considering vision, or how to tell your story through film. The course will also cover scripts, settings, equipment, computer programs for film making, cinematography, and mix-down. Projects will be assigned each week, and at the end of the 8-week […]
Naturalist and author John Bates will discuss his newest book, Wisconsin's Wild Lakes: A Guide to the Last Undeveloped Natural Lakes. Join us to hear John describe those special lakes where "peace and beauty abounds, and where native wildlife flourishes." Info here.
Angela Waupochick, PhD student, UW–Madison Department of Forest and Wildlife Ecology. Tribal communities maintain significant landholdings, including black ash–dominated forested wetlands. These systems have not been a priority for management, but anticipated mortality induced by emerald ash borer has prompted tribal managers to seek strategies and prioritize areas for mitigation. Waupochick’s tribal-scale research aims to […]
The Nature Conservancy is leading an effort to establish the South River Forest Park to preserve and restore 3,500 acres of forest cover and green space in south metro Atlanta. At the same time, there is an acute shortage of affordable housing in this part of Atlanta, which is predominantly lower income and African American. […]
How can formal and non formal educators better incorporate Latinx perspectives and voices into our place-based teaching and learning? Where are the intersections of action-oriented place-based education and the Latinx community? Join us for a panel discussion moderated by Marisol Teachworth of GOAL Line in Detroit with panelist, Antonio Cosme, member of the beekeepers' cooperative […]
Roberta Walls from DNR will be the presenter for the first webinar in the series. It will cover the elements and methods of non-metallic mine inspection. The presentation will walk you through the following: Scheduling and Preparations Documentation and Reports Zoning vs Reclamation Complaints If you don't receive a confirmation email, please contact Penny at Penny@wisconsinlandwater.org […]
Free, weekly webinars to build skills of community scientists interested in bumble bee biodiversity, ecology and conservation. Info here.
The cognitive sciences now tell us what indigenous wisdom has always know: that being in Nature is an important component of both our physical and emotional wellbeing. The wellness of our social relationships are interdependent with the quality of our relationships with the natural world. The wellness industry is booming, and nature tourism is on […]
The Role of Birds on the Farm Course: Lesson 3 - Insect-Eating Birds Supported by Nest Boxes and Buildings Upon successfully completing this lesson, participants will be able to: Determine which birds are present on a farm Evaluate various nest boxes and make recommendations Identify where to install and not install boxes Monitor boxes Info […]
Brian Ebel, NRCS Water Resource Engineer, will discuss the basic concepts of Irrigation. This introduction to irrigation will include: Water Availability in Soil for Plant Use Types of Irrigation, with specifics for Center Pivot Systems Irrigation Scheduling Methods EQIP 449 Irrigation Water Management Attendees will gain insight into why and when irrigation is used and […]
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