Women in Conservation Lunch Series
Wisconsin Women in Conservation Launches Summer Camp Lunch Series – 2021
Wisconsin Women in Conservation (WiWiC) is launching a four-part virtual Conservation Summer Camp Lunch Series that aims to address the top land stewardship concerns of women farmers and landowners across the state. All women who desire to better care for land, water and wildlife are welcome to attend. The first Summer Camp Lunch webinar is May 27 from noon to 1pm on Zoom and the topic is Pollinator Habitat. Register here: https://www.wiwic.org/upcoming-events
Women in Conservation Summer Camp Lunch Series
Are you a woman landowner ready to discover new ideas and resources to care for your land? Join women landowners who share your passion for stewarding the land on a virtual “summer camp” series bringing together expert advice, potential resources, and opportunity to connect and network with each other around the virtual campfire. Whatever your background, from beginners to experts, all women landowners are welcome and we want to hear your story. Feel free to bring your lunch. S’mores optional. Wisconsin Women in Conservation is hosting four sessions from May through August on the last Thursday of the month. Attend all four and receive the first Wisconsin Women in Conservation merit badge and be entered into a prize drawing.
About Wisconsin Women in Conservation
WiWiC is a state-wide collaborative effort led by the Michael Fields Agricultural Institute in partnership with Wisconsin Farmers Union, Renewing the Countryside and the Midwest Organic and Sustainable Education Service (MOSES). A three-year multi-faceted project funded by the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), WiWiC brings together Wisconsin women landowners to connect and learn about conservation practices, resources, and funding opportunities.
Build Healthy Soil – Creative and cost effective ideas to restore healthy soil
About the Event
A teaspoon of healthy soil contains more soil microorganisms than there are people on the earth! As women landowners, we are the stewards of our soil and can ensure healthy soil for generations to come. Dig in with us on principles of healthy soil and how strategies like leaving the soil undisturbed and planting cover crops can increase the rich, dark, stable humus in your soil. Connect with conservation experts, meet other inspiring Wisconsin women that share your love of the land and learn about NRCS resources to support your conservation goals.
Speaker:Jamie Patton, University of Wisconsin-Extension, Agricultural Agent
Woman Landowner Share:Rachel Bouressa, Bouressa Family Farm & Conservation Coach
Host:Jennifer Nelson, MOSES
RSVP at https://www.wiwic.org/event-details/build-healthy-soil/form
Restore Native Habitat – Safely battle invasive species and nurture a healthy ecosystem
Time & Location
About the Event
Marbleseed, stiff goldenrod, golden alexander. These native plants, and more, are an important part of the balance of nature in Wisconsin that has developed over hundreds or thousands of years in each particular region. These natives need our help to successfully survive and thrive amidst increasing invasive species such as garlic mustard and Canada thistle. Learn about strategies that help manage invasive species while supporting natives in a healthy ecosystem. Connect with conservation experts, meet other inspiring Wisconsin women that share your love of the land and learn about NRCS resources to support your conservation goals.
Speaker: Carissa Freeh, Pheasants Forever
Host: Kirsten Slaughter, Wisconsin Farmers Union
Woman Landowner Share: Harriet Behar, Sweet Springs Farm & Conservation Coach
RSVP at https://www.wiwic.org/event-details/restore-native-habitat/form
Explore Regenerative Agriculture – Reverse climate change by rebuilding soil and restoring biodiversity
Time & Location
About the Event
Regenerative agriculture is a multi-faceted, holistic philosophy based on the common principles of re-connecting people and land, building soil health, reducing or eliminating the use of harmful chemicals, growing diverse crops, fair labor practices, humane livestock management, innovative and efficient use of resources. Far from new, Indigenous people cultivated principles of farming in harmony with nature centuries ago. Join us to explore regenerative agriculture and learn strategies to heal the land and grow healthy food in a way that does not exploit people, animals, and the land. Connect with conservation experts, meet other inspiring Wisconsin women that share your love of the land and learn about NRCS resources to support your conservation goals.
RSVP at https://www.wiwic.org/event-details/explore-regenerative-agriculture/form
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