Fox-Wolf Watershed Conference
2022-03-08 - 2022-03-09
We are working to maximize all that we have learned about technology and hosting hybrid meetings this past year to bring you the best program possible!
Experts from across the state and country will join us (in-person and remotely) to speak on topics you care about including:

Regulation & Guidance
Building Resiliency to Climate Change
Watershed Recovery
MS4 Management
Green Infrastructure
Community Engagement
Vendor Presentations
and more!

Info here.

The Midwest Soil Health Summit
2022-03-08 - 2022-03-09
Soil Health for Fruit and Vegetable Growers
With sessions on Practices for Fruits and Vegetables, Nutrient Management, Food Safety while Incorporating Livestock, Programs & Resources, Perennial Fruit & Nuts, No-Till for Vegetables, the Minnesota Ag Water Quality Certification Program and more.
Soil Health for Crop and Livestock Farmers
With sessions on Seasonal Grazing Enterprises, Wide Row Corn, Silvopasture, No-Till, Dairy Grazing, Kernza, Financials of Soil Health, the latest research, the Minnesota Ag Water Quality Certification Program and more.
Info here.

Coastal Adaptation Planning Essentials
2022-03-08 - 2022-03-09
Coastal communities increasingly realize the need for adaptation planning, but many are unsure where to begin. This interactive course is designed for coastal management practitioners who are just starting to address the challenges resulting from climate change. Participants will learn the foundational concepts of a five-step adaptation-planning process.
Info here.

2022 Great Lakes Conference
2022-03-08
Please join us for the 32nd annual Great Lakes Conference: Connecting Science and Management. This conference will feature presentations on fish consumption and environmental justice, predator-prey ratios, and lake trout recovery; high water levels, freak waves and flooding; environmental surveillance and assessing health; and connecting people to the Great Lakes.
Info here.

FIELD NITROGEN & GHG: Understanding and Reducing Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions in Agriculture & Forestry
2022-03-08 08:00 - 10:00 (America/Chicago)
LEARN: how farms can help reduce nitrous oxide (N2O – a potent GHG) in cropping systems– with a focus coordinating organic and synthetic N use on fields.
ORGANIC NITROGEN MANAGEMENT FOR GREENHOUSE GAS REDUCTION IN AGROECOSYSTEMS: Between a Gentle Seesaw and a Catapult
by Dr. Armen Kemanian
(Professor, Production Systems and Modeling, Department of Plant Sciences at Penn State University)
DOCUMENTING and MANAGING FIELD NITROGEN USE FOR GREENHOUSE GAS REDUCTION
by Dr. Quirine Ketterings
(Professor of Nutrient Management in Agricultural Ecosystems at Cornell University)
Info here.

2022 Manure Applicator 101 Training-Barron
2022-03-08 09:30 - 12:30
Designed for employees of both for-hire manure applicators and farmers applying their own manure, this 3-hour training covers the basics of manure spill response, setbacks and regulations, neighbor relations and equipment/manure gas safety.
Info here.

WiWiC Conservation Educator Network Spring Meet-Up
2022-03-08 10:00 - 11:00
Are you a conservation educator working with women landowners in Wisconsin? A warm invite to join the WiWiC Conservation Educator Network at their Spring Meet-up. The WiWiC Conservation Educator Network is an inclusive network of conservation educators to collaboratively support each other in our conservation outreach and work.
The goal of this network, facilitated by the Wisconsin Women in Conservation (WiWiC), is to regularly connect educators who work with women farmers and landowners, to share best practices and challenges, to develop cooperative strategies for effective programming, resource sharing, and how to work most effectively together.
At this Spring Meet-Up (online via Zoom) we will:

Meet and network with other conservation educators both statewide and in your region
Learn about trends and resources to help in our work with women landowners.
Identify needs & opportunities for educators working with women landowners
Learn about Wisconsin Women in Conservation and ways to plug in

Info here.

Bioenergy From Forestry; a Perspective From the Energy Sector
2022-03-08 10:30 - 11:30
A brief look at the drivers for using wood for energy in the UK/Europe, and the response to date of the energy sector. An overview of sustainability requirements, and the evidence to date of the impacts of forest biomass demand. A brief look forward to ‘Biomass with Carbon Capture and Storage’ – BECCS.
Info here.

Dairy Exchange Meeting
2022-03-08 11:30 - 13:00
This webinar will include:

Welcome: Norm Monsen, DATCP Dairy Development Specialist
Dairy Market Update: Bob Cropp, University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension Professor Emeritus
Wisconsin Dairy Industry Resources Presentations:

Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin
Center for Dairy Research and the Dairy Business Innovation Alliance
Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation
DATCP International Agribusiness Center

Info here.

Feeding Your Conservation Ethic: Eating Local
2022-03-08 12:00 - 13:00
What does it mean to be a “local-vore?” How does your grocery trip connect to the conservation movement? Join Luke Zahm, local chef and host of Wisconsin Foodie, as he explores how food systems inform our connection to each other and the land.
Info here.

Portable X-Ray Fluorescence (pXRF) for Rapid Assessment of Toxic and Nutrient Metals in Soils
2022-03-08 13:30 - 15:00
During this seminar, we will analyze two case studies involving pXRF application to urban forest and garden soils from scientists at the University of Massachusetts Amherst and the University of Vermont. Then we will learn how to conduct pXRF analyses safely, improve accuracy and precision during use and conclude with an open discussion.
Info here.

Conversations About Conservation: Sourcing Food Locally – A Priority
2022-03-08 18:30 - 19:30
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 of how their partnerships work on the ground level. Last year, Brix Cider sourced over 50% of all food and cider purchases directly from Wisconsin farmers. Join this Conversation About Conservation to learn how Brix Cider has challenged the norm in the restaurant industry and made local food the priority.
Info here.

Hope Amidst Havoc: Exploring the Conservation Movement’s Past, Present, and Future
2022-03-08 19:00 - 20:00
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 and his impact fit in that grand timeline.
Info here.

Culvert and Crossing Design
2022-03-09 09:00 - 10:30
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
2022-03-09 09:00 - 16:00
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:
1) Enhance understanding of site management techniques and associated co-benefits (ecological and agricultural) for community and utility scale solar projects.
2) Collaborate and partner with a diverse group of stakeholders to increase the successful vegetation management on solar sites in Minnesota.
3) Provide a forum to discuss implementation of Habitat Friendly Solar efforts at community and utility scale solar projects.
4) Review case studies to understand what worked well and what could be done differently during site construction and restoration.
5) Develop new ideas, innovation, and future visions for habitat solar projects, co-benefits vegetation management outcomes.
Info here.

Nature Nurturing: Getting Your Family Outdoors
2022-03-09 10:00 - 11:00
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 you can help inspire the next generation to seek the outdoors.
Info here.

Communicating Conservation to Landowners
2022-03-09 13:00 - 14:00
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
2022-03-09 16:30 - 17:30
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 performance, and weaning strategies.
Info here.

Beyond the Picturesque: Re-Envisioning Human-Land Relationships using Photography
2022-03-09 19:00 - 20:00
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 Cardenas (author of Between Two Pines) shares and discusses his own photographic work exploring the subtleties of human-land relationships and Leopold Fellow Jackson Newman shares how Cardenas’s work has inspired his own photography on the Leopold Memorial Reserve.
Info here.

Commodity Classic
2022-03-10 - 2022-03-12
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 your sights set on efficiency, profitability and continual improvement.
Eye-opening innovation and technology showcased in the huge trade show—where you can see the latest advancements and talk directly with the people behind them.
Visionary thought leaders and innovators in agriculture who will challenge the way you think about your farm.
The spectacular energy of being around thousands of positive, talented farmers who share your passion for agriculture and your thirst for knowledge.

Info here.

The Key to Crop Nutrition: Establishing Biology at Planting to Supply Nutrients
2022-03-10 10:00 - 11:00
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 soil biology, we first need to have vigorous microbial populations established at germination.
Info here.

Best Management Practices for Invasive Species in Rights of Way
2022-03-10 10:00 - 11:00
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 for planning and implementing right of way operations with invasive species in mind, as well as offering insight into our recent publication with Dane County on integrated pest management for five common but impactful roadside species. Anne will offer tools to aid in your planning such as an invasive species phenology calendar, the Eddmaps.org reporting and monitoring app, and where to find Wisconsin specific control resources for specific plants.
Info here.

Wetlands to Croplands: The Work of Pheasants Forever in Wisconsin
2022-03-10 10:00 - 11:00
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 work of PF in Wisconsin and how the organization continues to grow.
Info here.

WI-ENG-19 Hydraulic Formulas for Orifices, Weirs, Pipes, and Chute
2022-03-10 10:00 - 12:00
This course introduces the commonly accepted formulas, coefficients and hydraulic controls used in the design of engineering practices such as tube & risers, weir flow, high orifice flow, low orifice flow, and full pipe flow. 2 PDHs will be offered.
Info here.

The Impact of Climate Change on Street Trees in California
2022-03-10 10:30 - 11:30
Climate change will alter the species composition of urban tree populations through a combination of modified precipitation regimes and increased temperatures. Likely changes in the composition of common street tree species in California were examined using the ‘space-for- time’ substitution method. Sixteen cities covering the climatic range of the state (“representative city”) were paired with a “warm city” counterpart, where the climate of today approximates the climate of the representative city in 2099. Of the 140 tree species found, as many as 83 species may be unsuitable for the future warmer climate in specific cities. This change is geographically non-uniform, with greater losses (up to 100% of common species unsuitable for future climate) found in cities away from the coast. In contrast,applying the “climate envelope” approach, i.e., assessing climate suitability of tree species from published sources based on the geographic distribution of a species, reduces the number of unsuitable species to as few as 14, although a more rigorous “professional judgment” approach that accounts for the substantial gaps in the “climate envelope” information results in 56 unsuitable tree species. The difference between the observed and estimated results (83 unsuitable species vs. 56) is likely caused by the climate envelope information insufficiently accounting for the irrigation needs of newly-planted street trees in the Mediterranean-type climates like California. The results of this study demonstrate the viability of the ‘space-for- time’ substitution method for evaluating possible climate change effects on urban trees, and suggest both an immediate need to re-evaluate the planting palette of street trees, and a long-term imperative to trial new tree species.
Info here.

Farming Learning Lunch with Rick Clark
2022-03-10 11:00 - 14:00
Meet corn and soybean farmer, Rick Clark, who farms 7,000 acres in Indiana. Rick is quickly becoming a big name in agriculture because he provides simple explanations and clearly lays out his system of how he has increased farm profit and farm health by controlling his input costs and improved his soil’s resilience. This event is hosted by the Farmer-Led Watershed Council of Hay River Area Watersheds.
Info here.

Forest Management on the NHAL State Forest
2022-03-10 17:00 - 19:00
Join NHAL State Forest Team Leader Tom Shockley and Forester Chase Christopherson as they discuss how and why foresters design and establish timber sales on the Northern Highland American Legion State Forest.
Info here.

WeCOPE - Rural Community Health
2022-03-10 18:30 - 19:30
WeCOPE- Connecting with Our Positive Emotions, is an interactive program for adults that uses everyday activities and intentional practice to build positive emotions and increase capacity to manage stress.
This 7-week long program, supports sessions meeting once a week for 60 minutes. Each session encourages practicing skills such as mindfulness, savoring, positive reappraisal, gratitude, and goal setting. You will learn a total of eleven positive emotion skills over the course of the program, but it will be up to you which skills you continue to carry with into your daily life.
WeCOPE has a strong evidence base and has been shown to reduce stress and depression, increase positive affect, and improve health.
Info here.

Parks and Rec meets Berry and Leopold: Nick Offerman’s Growing Conservation Ethic
2022-03-10 19:00 - 20:00
How do we “comprehend, protect, and truly experience the outdoors,” even in fields outside of conservation? Actor, author, humorist and woodworker Nick Offerman explores this question in his latest book, Where the Deer and the Antelope Play. Join the Aldo Leopold Foundation, led by Buddy Huffaker, for an evening in conversation with Offerman as we search together for answers.
Info here.

Resiliency Forum - Whole Farm Resiliency Planning for Specialty Crop Growers
2022-03-10 19:00 - 20:30
Resiliency Forums for Specialty Crop Farmers: Whole Farm Resiliency Planning with Farmers TBA! Join us for a series of online forums this winter to address resiliency on our farms. From the changing climate to the external and internal pressures impacting our farms, our strength lies in coming together collectively to support one another and to provide inspiration for addressing these challenges.
Info here.
