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Drawing on lessons and examples from the first events in this series, we will consider strategies for making NASA citizen science project communications more inclusive. “Inclusive science communication” was defined in a 2020 report by the Metcalf Institute at the University of Rhode Island as “any effort to engage people in science, tech, engineering, math […]
To reach new audiences via virtual formats while also encouraging scientific experimentation, Greenville County Soil and Water Conservation District, SC recently developed an online workshop to share simple ways to measure soil health. Each registrant received a kit to measure soil health using easy to find items, like cotton underwear, and all learning materials were […]
Stream fish populations reflect not only the abiotic and biotic conditions within and near the stream, but those across the watershed. Few places is this more apparent than in Wisconsin’s Driftless Region, which has experienced significant changes in land use, climate, and trout populations over the past 100 years. In this presentation, Kirk Olson (WDNR […]
Learn About Your Land is a UW-Madison Extension Forestry program intended for Wisconsin woodland owners. This series of ONLINE evening classes in January will feature the WI DNR foresters from Vilas and Forest Counties. All classes will run about 1 hour with the last 10 minutes reserved for YOUR QUESTIONS. Info here.
A recent UN report predicts that as many as 1 million species will disappear from planet earth because of human activities. Many of these are insects and nearly all species at risk rely on insects. Insects have already declined 45% since 1974. The most alarming part of this statistic is that we don’t seem to […]
Join fellow livestock graziers to hear from: UW Agronomy Specialist Mark Renz on pasture weeds Sauk County Land and Water Conservation Technician Serge Koenig comparing the economics of row cropping to rotational grazing Sarah Lloyd of Grassland 2.0 on marketing opportunities for graziers UW-Madison Division of Extension Agricultural Educator Ben Jenkins on how to assess […]
Some vegetables should always be planted outside in the ground, directly from seed (like carrots & radishes). But in our climate, other vegetables – like tomatoes, onions and Brussels sprouts – should be planted in pots or trays indoors, before the weather outside has warmed up. With a good in-home set up and some careful […]
Come learn about BMPs associated with manure pipelines and how you can minimize your risk while operating a manure or wastewater pumped system. Get tips from experts on what to look for, how to monitor your system, what maintenance is needed, and potential upgrades to your system that will help prevent losses and spills which, […]
Schumacher Farm Park in Waunakee, Wisconsin is a turn-of-the-century farm that has transitioned into a passive recreation park with heritage gardens and five acres of restored prairie. This talk will discuss a little about the transition process, how the park vision drove garden design and management of the 30-year-old prairie restoration. Info here.
Save the dates for the Midwest Forage Association's Symposium More info.
The Green Thumb Gardening class series will give you the practical knowledge to keep your home garden thriving! Dane County Extension educators and local horticulture experts will provide in depth and accessible information for everyone from the novice to the experienced gardener. Info here.
The annual conference is organized by the Washington Soil Health Initiative, a joint effort of WSDA, Washington State University, and the Washington State Conservation Commission to study soil health in our state and explore ways to improve it. Topics covered at this year’s conference will include: Global soil challenges. How to interpret soil health tests. […]
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