Pollinator Habitat Planning for Farmers and Landowners
Event Dates
- Tuesday, 08/14/2018 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
Event Description
Get a crash course in basic bee field identification, pollinator biology and habitat requirements, habitat restoration, bee-friendly farm management practices, and federal programs that help to create pollinator habitat on farms. Technical & financial assistance resources provided. This workshop is taught by Karin Jokela of the Xerces Society with local guest speakers including planners from the Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS). This is a comprehensive one-day training tailored to farmers, landowners, crop consultants, Extension agents, NRCS personnel, and others interested in pollinator conservation.
Registration fee: $50 (includes lunch).
Register here: SilverwoodWorkshop.brownpapertickets.com
Presented by Friends of Silverwood Park with a grant from the John A. Johnson Environment Fund, Madison Community Foundation. Sponsored by the Xerces Society and the USDA Natural Resource Con-servation Service (NRCS). In partnership with Dane County UW Extension, WI Farmers Union, and Fairshare Coalition. USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer and lender.
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Location
Edgerton Library (AM classroom) - 101 Albion St, Edgerton, WI 53534
Silverwood County Park (PM field session) - 771 Silver Ln, Edgerton, WI 53534
Contact
Contact registration@silverwoodpark.org or 608.241-9744 with questionsCategories: Agriculture/Field Day, Training, Talk or Workshop