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Explore our Conservation Calendar for information on conservation-related events and trainings hosted across Wisconsin and beyond.
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This workshop includes an overview of native resident and migrating pollinators of the midwest and their habitat needs, highlighting the biology and ecological relationships of the rusty patched bumblebee, monarch, Karner blue, and other Midwestern/Great Lakes region species of concern including grassland birds. TOPIC 1: Native bees – Including the importance and diversity of species, habitat […]
This workshop aims to provide practitioners with guidelines for developing achievable restoration plans as well as to provide practical information to help them determine the best approach to preliminary phases of restoration. The module will also provide technical guidance on site preparation and creating appropriate seed mixes. TOPIC 1: Project planning: How to develop a […]
Agriculture is the source of about 10% of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions. Yet, the soil we farm has the potential to serve as a carbon sink, taking in more carbon from the air than it emits. Join us on to learn how advanced agricultural practices and science behind soil carbon storage, the policy choices surrounding […]
Leslie Holland's research program focuses on the diagnosis, biology, and management of pathogens affecting fruit production in Wisconsin, specifically - cranberry, apple, grape, and other specialty fruit crops. We use basic and applied research to address disease challenges of fruit production and translate these findings into practical information for stakeholders. Research projects are driven by […]
Objectives of the workshop series: (1) Share successful experiences in manure management and utilization, (2) educate manure management safety, and (3) showcase potential new technologies in manure management and utilization. Workshop Presentations: 1. Anaerobic digestion (AD) for manure management in the U.S. (Vanessa McKinney, Program Manager for EPA’s AgSTAR Program) 2. In-house broiler litter windrowing […]
A part of the Yale Forest Forum: The Future of Wood Building Products in a Changing Climate Wood is a renewable resource that has wide material applications in many industries. Wood products sourced from sustainably managed forests store carbon and can play an important role in combating climate change. Recent innovations in the use of […]
This highly requested webinar will bring together researchers and practitioners to share updates and stories of success on the ongoing challenge of managing buckthorn in restorations. Researchers from the University of Minnesota will share new developments in the Cover it up! program working to understand if native plants can control buckthorn following removal efforts. Practitioners […]
Are you on a journey of creating a diverse and inclusive organization? Maybe you want to start out but don’t know where to begin, or you’ve had a few small successes, but it still feels difficult. We know that this journey can be daunting for non-profits. So, in this practical, interactive 90-minute webinar, Anj will […]
Visit Larry Knutson Farm for a field day about cover crops. Info here.
Will your community be resilient in the face of more severe weather events and other challenges brought on by climate change? During this session, you'll gain planning tools, resources, and strategies to build community resilience. You'll hear from a team of UW-Madison, Division of Extension educators who will share practical tools and examples of effective […]
Do you own or are you interested in owning a high tunnel or hoop house? Let Grace Summers of VSU Small Farm Outreach Program and her over 30 years of hoop house/high tunnel/greenhouse experience guide you into how to protect and preserve your growing investment going into the winter season. High tunnels are a major […]
Wildly varying Lake Michigan water levels have played havoc with the state’s shoreline and infrastructure. What do we need to know and how can we weigh in? The Great Lakes region will spend nearly $2 billion over the next five years combating coastal damage exacerbated by climate change, according to a recent survey of local […]
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