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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Facilitation Basics for Coastal Managers

Productive meetings are essential to effectively plan for and manage the diverse interests and needs in our coastal communities. In this course, participants will learn basic facilitation skills, tools to engage participants, and techniques for dealing with disruptive behaviors. Class time is provided to practice using tools and skills to plan and facilitate meetings that […]

Changing How We See Algal Blooms

Over the past decade several advancements in harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring approaches and technologies have expanded scientists’ and regulators’ ability to monitor and study algal blooms. BloomOptix is a start-up focused on innovating how we monitor and study HABs by leveraging emerging technologies and methods. The company began in 2019, using advanced sensors and […]

On Trees: A Conversation with Peter Wohlleben, Jessica J. Lee, and Sumana Roy

The Forest School at the Yale School of the Environment and Orion Magazine present a second event in a series to celebrate Orion's new anthology, "Old Growth". "On Trees" will feature a conversation between Peter Wohlleben, Jessica J. Lee, and Sumana Roy, three authors whose work embodies the language of trees. Wohlleben's "Hidden Life of […]

Dairy Margin Protection Update

USDA Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) update from Mark Stephenson, Director for the Center for Dairy Profitability and Dairy Policy and Analysis at UW Madison. What you need to know for 2022 sign-up and changes to the program that could affect previous years coverage. Info here.

Emerging Contaminants: A Look at Microplastics

Often when we think about plastic pollution we think of grocery bags, straws, and bottles. However, the small fragments, known as microplastics, have become ubiquitous in our lakes, rivers, and drinking water. The next edition of The Current Webinar Series will take a deep dive into these plastic fragments and the on-going research surrounding their […]

Economic Guidance for Coastal Management Professionals

When coastal managers need to estimate project value and incorporate economic data, they have several approaches to consider. This training provides information about a benefits-cost analysis, economic impact analysis, cost-effectiveness analysis, and more. Understanding these basics will help participants identify the appropriate approach and the data needed. Info here.

Abridged Monarch Essentials

Monarch Essentials is a series of comprehensive online courses organized by Monarch Joint Venture which cover various topics including monarch biology, migration, threats, plant and insect ecology, research and conservation, community science opportunities, and how to establish pollinator habitat. The abridged essentials course is a 3-week version of our 7-week program that serves to offer […]

Carbon Farming Connection

Agricultural carbon markets are growing—and so are the opportunities to produce ag carbon credits and earn additional revenue. Many farmers wonder: How can producing carbon credits benefit my operation? What should I keep in mind when selecting a program? What are the risks of not starting a program soon? To answer these questions, attend the […]

Soil to palate stories that weave us together

This dialogue of different perspectives is about the power that comes from deciding which ingredients to use in cooking, the phenology that can be found in the kitchen and the creativity that is formed when apprentices, farmers and chefs shape relationships with one another and the landscapes in which they work. The conversation will end […]

Collaborating for a Carbon Neutral Built Environment

Reducing emissions across all sectors is critical if we are to combat climate change. With the passage of the infrastructure bill and the urgent need to improve and expand our cities, it’s critical that we build in a way that is both resilient and sustainable. Join us to learn about opportunities across the construction value […]

How to Make the Most of Smart Phones-Farmer Roundtable

Tune in for a roundtable discussion with dairy farmers on how to make the most of smart phones, including apps for managing herd and financial data, coordinating schedules and staying connected with teams and more. Episode presenters will be: · Mitch Breunig, dairy farmer, Mystic Valley Farms LLC · Jared Feltz, dairy farmer, Feltz Family Farms & […]

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