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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Conversations About Conservation: Sourcing Food Locally – A Priority

The pandemic showed us just how deeply our community values the local food we source from the farmers and producers in our network – all of whom are our friends. That is why Matt and Marie Raboin, owners of Brix Cider in Mt. Horeb, connected with Black Krim Creative and UW-Madison to share the stories […]

Hope Amidst Havoc: Exploring the Conservation Movement’s Past, Present, and Future

Especially in recent years, it has become no secret that the conservation movement has a troubling past. Where do we find hope in that history, and in currently emerging movements, for a brighter future? Join Beloved Beasts author Michelle Nijhuis to explore the people and places that created the conservation movement – and where Leopold […]

Culvert and Crossing Design

The training will focus on machinery and animal crossing using the current NRCS CPS 578 standard and design tools. Also, we will go through culvert analysis and culvert capacity calculations and will discuss culvert installation. 1 PDH will be offered. If you don't receive a confirmation email, please contact Penny at Penny@wisconsinlandwater.org Info here.

2022 Habitat Friendly Solar Summit

The Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR) has partnered with various stakeholders including local government staff, state government staff, solar developers, consultants, contractors, educators, and other partners to discuss challenges, successes, innovation, lessons learned, and shared goals to forward habitat friendly practices and successful vegetation management at solar energy projects throughout Minnesota. Summit Goals: […]

Nature Nurturing: Getting Your Family Outdoors

Amidst all that life throws at us, how do we continue to make nature (and our wellbeing) a priority? Join Christine Peterson, freelance writer for Outdoor Life, High Country News, National Geographic and others, as she illustrates how she shares personal connections to the land with her family and the world – and demonstrates how […]

Communicating Conservation to Landowners

What makes a natural resource and water professional a great communicator? What can we learn from researchers and fellow practitioners to enhance the way we communicate with producers and non-operating landowners? Info here.

Calf Care 101

Regardless of the production system, care and management of calves during the first few months of life is critical in helping them reach their full productive potential. In this session, we will cover information related to calf care from birth to weaning. Topics will include newborn care, calf processing, vaccinations, tips for monitoring health and […]

Beyond the Picturesque: Re-Envisioning Human-Land Relationships using Photography

Have popular images of mountains and waterfalls, like those found in nature calendars, diluted our appreciation for our local nature spaces? Is there a way to nurture and deepen our appreciation for everyday ecologies through deep observation and communion with the land? Well-versed in Leopold and the convergence of artistic and scientific practices, Dr. Edgar […]

Commodity Classic

Commodity Classic is unlike any other event in agriculture. Because it’s created by farmers, for farmers. At Commodity Classic, you’ll get the answers, solutions and information you need to gain greater clarity—and create a vision for your farm’s success for years to come. Incredible insight through a full slate of educational sessions designed to keep […]

The Key to Crop Nutrition: Establishing Biology at Planting to Supply Nutrients

We are seeing more and more evidence that shows the important role that biology plays in crop health and quality. We now know that biology in the soil can deliver more of the crop’s nutrients than we expect and that key realization is being too often ignored. But for our crops to take advantage of […]

Best Management Practices for Invasive Species in Rights of Way

Join Matt Wallrath and Anne Pearce as we discuss how to identify and manage invasive species in rights of way. This training is focused towards designers, managers and practitioners doing roadside and utility work. By recognizing and preventing troublesome plants, municipalities can avoid infrastructure damage and increased maintenance cost. Matt will present best management practices […]

Wetlands to Croplands: The Work of Pheasants Forever in Wisconsin

Pheasants Forever (PF) is a leading non-profit conservation organization in the United States, creating and enhancing millions of acres of habitat through working with local PF chapters and supportive partners in conservation. Join Josh Bendorf (Precision Ag & Conservation Specialist), Lauren Soergel (Farm Bill Biologist), and Jeff Williams (Wetlands Biologist) as they break down the […]

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