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Month of april
Conservation Conversations Happy Hour
Date: Tuesday, April 24, 2018
Start time: 5 PM / End time: 7 PM
Description: A series of happy hours focused on soil and water conservation and sustainable agriculture. Come to meet new people, discuss ideas, and get to know each other in a casual setting. Be a part of the growing conservation community in our area. Click here for a link to the event on Facebook.
Who should come: Conservation professionals and volunteers, public sector leaders, project developers, educators, students, researchers, advocates, consultants, and enthusiasts.
Meeting Location:
2nd & Main Coffeehouse & Pub
92 East Main Street, Platteville, WI 53818
RSVP: Please register here
Event sponsors: 2nd & Main Coffeehouse & Pub, and Southwest Badger.
Start time: 5 PM / End time: 7 PM
Description: A series of happy hours focused on soil and water conservation and sustainable agriculture. Come to meet new people, discuss ideas, and get to know each other in a casual setting. Be a part of the growing conservation community in our area. Click here for a link to the event on Facebook.
Who should come: Conservation professionals and volunteers, public sector leaders, project developers, educators, students, researchers, advocates, consultants, and enthusiasts.
Meeting Location:
2nd & Main Coffeehouse & Pub
92 East Main Street, Platteville, WI 53818
RSVP: Please register here
Event sponsors: 2nd & Main Coffeehouse & Pub, and Southwest Badger.
month of may
No events are currently planned for May.
MONTH OF JUNE
Paddle the Pecatonica: Identify Invasive Plants & Sample Microbrews
Date: Saturday, June 23, 2018
Start time: 9:00 AM / End time: 1:00 PM
Learn to identify invasive species of concern during this scenic paddle with Southwest Badger RC&D and River Alliance of Wisconsin on the Pecatonica River. The paddle will feature the beautiful bridges and parks on the Pecatonica, as well as plenty of tree cover to shade the way. Stands of aquatic invasive species found during this paddle will be recorded to help inform future invasive species management plans for this stretch of the Pecatonica. This event is appropriate for beginning paddlers.
The paddle will end at Pecatonica River Trails Park, 400 Washington Street, Darlington, WI. From there we will walk to City Service Brewing in Darlington for refreshments.
Meeting Location: The boat landing on the Pecatonica River, at the intersection of Highways C and G, near Calamine, WI. Please see the Route Map below.
Leaders: The trip leaders will be Jeff Jackson of Southwest Badger RC&D, and Matt Krueger of River Alliance of Wisconsin.
Canoes will be available for a nominal charge. Please indicate on your RSVP if you would like us to reserve a spot in a canoe for you. Feel free to bring a paddling partner or come by yourself--we will coordinate the event so that everyone has a partner.
Bathroom Availability: No bathroom facilities until the end of this trip.
Please bring: Boats and paddles and life jackets (if you have your own), bug spray, sunscreen, drinking water, snacks, and lunch if desired. Lunch can be purchased at City Service Brewing.
Please wear: Dress for paddling -- meaning, prepare to be wet and dirty. Rain gear if needed. Footwear that can get wet is ideal.
*Day of the trip ONLY- if you are lost, or need to cancel on the day of the trip, the trip leader can be reached at 612-581-7238 (Jeff Jackson).
Weblink to Route Map: Pecatonica Paddle Route Map
RSVP: Please register at this Eventbrite link: Register
Event sponsors: Southwest Badger RC&D, River Alliance of Wisconsin, and City Service Brewing, a new microbrewery in Darlington
Start time: 9:00 AM / End time: 1:00 PM
Learn to identify invasive species of concern during this scenic paddle with Southwest Badger RC&D and River Alliance of Wisconsin on the Pecatonica River. The paddle will feature the beautiful bridges and parks on the Pecatonica, as well as plenty of tree cover to shade the way. Stands of aquatic invasive species found during this paddle will be recorded to help inform future invasive species management plans for this stretch of the Pecatonica. This event is appropriate for beginning paddlers.
The paddle will end at Pecatonica River Trails Park, 400 Washington Street, Darlington, WI. From there we will walk to City Service Brewing in Darlington for refreshments.
Meeting Location: The boat landing on the Pecatonica River, at the intersection of Highways C and G, near Calamine, WI. Please see the Route Map below.
Leaders: The trip leaders will be Jeff Jackson of Southwest Badger RC&D, and Matt Krueger of River Alliance of Wisconsin.
Canoes will be available for a nominal charge. Please indicate on your RSVP if you would like us to reserve a spot in a canoe for you. Feel free to bring a paddling partner or come by yourself--we will coordinate the event so that everyone has a partner.
Bathroom Availability: No bathroom facilities until the end of this trip.
Please bring: Boats and paddles and life jackets (if you have your own), bug spray, sunscreen, drinking water, snacks, and lunch if desired. Lunch can be purchased at City Service Brewing.
Please wear: Dress for paddling -- meaning, prepare to be wet and dirty. Rain gear if needed. Footwear that can get wet is ideal.
*Day of the trip ONLY- if you are lost, or need to cancel on the day of the trip, the trip leader can be reached at 612-581-7238 (Jeff Jackson).
Weblink to Route Map: Pecatonica Paddle Route Map
RSVP: Please register at this Eventbrite link: Register
Event sponsors: Southwest Badger RC&D, River Alliance of Wisconsin, and City Service Brewing, a new microbrewery in Darlington
MONTH OF JULY
Paddle the Platte River
Paddle the Platte River
Date: Saturday, July 14, 2018
This will be an invasive species paddle through the scenic bluffs of the Platte River near Potosi. More information coming soon!
Date: Saturday, July 14, 2018
This will be an invasive species paddle through the scenic bluffs of the Platte River near Potosi. More information coming soon!
Field day focused on grazing planning for grass-fed beef on rented land
Date: Sunday, July 15, 2018
Start time: 1 pm / End time: 4 pm
Potluck to follow after the end of the field day.
Meeting location:
Riemer Family Farm
W2252 Riemer Road
Brodhead, WI 53520
Event partners: Angelic Organics Learning Center / Upper Midwest CRAFT, UW Extension Iowa County.
RSVP: Online at the Angelic Organics Learning Center events page (link coming soon). Cost is $10/person.
Event description: Gene Schriefer, Agriculture Agent for the University of Wisconsin Extension Iowa County, will speak about planning grazing systems for grass-fed beef to regenerate soil health, with an emphasis on planning water systems and fencing. Robert Bauer, Southwest Badger RC&D Grazing Broker, will speak about grazing planning from the landowner's perspective in a rental scenario, including developing lease relationships and calculating costs and potential payback of converting to managed grazing. After the field day, Gene, Robert, and local NRCS and Land Conservation Department staff will be on hand to consult individually with landowners and farmers on the grazing planning process.
Start time: 1 pm / End time: 4 pm
Potluck to follow after the end of the field day.
Meeting location:
Riemer Family Farm
W2252 Riemer Road
Brodhead, WI 53520
Event partners: Angelic Organics Learning Center / Upper Midwest CRAFT, UW Extension Iowa County.
RSVP: Online at the Angelic Organics Learning Center events page (link coming soon). Cost is $10/person.
Event description: Gene Schriefer, Agriculture Agent for the University of Wisconsin Extension Iowa County, will speak about planning grazing systems for grass-fed beef to regenerate soil health, with an emphasis on planning water systems and fencing. Robert Bauer, Southwest Badger RC&D Grazing Broker, will speak about grazing planning from the landowner's perspective in a rental scenario, including developing lease relationships and calculating costs and potential payback of converting to managed grazing. After the field day, Gene, Robert, and local NRCS and Land Conservation Department staff will be on hand to consult individually with landowners and farmers on the grazing planning process.
MONTH OF AUGUST
Pasture walk on stream-side grazing for grass-fed beef production
Date: Tuesday, August 21, 2018
Start time: 10:30 am / End time: 12 pm
Meeting location:
Studnicka Cattle Co.
1435 Old Blue River Road
Muscoda, WI
Event partners: Great River Graziers / Kickapoo Grazing Initiative
Event description: Pasture walk will cover development of a 40 cow-calf beef operation and marketing on-farm and through the Wisconsin Grass-fed Beef Cooperative. Robert Bauer, Southwest Badger Grazing Specialist, will speak on considerations of grazing planning for stream-side pastures.
Start time: 10:30 am / End time: 12 pm
Meeting location:
Studnicka Cattle Co.
1435 Old Blue River Road
Muscoda, WI
Event partners: Great River Graziers / Kickapoo Grazing Initiative
Event description: Pasture walk will cover development of a 40 cow-calf beef operation and marketing on-farm and through the Wisconsin Grass-fed Beef Cooperative. Robert Bauer, Southwest Badger Grazing Specialist, will speak on considerations of grazing planning for stream-side pastures.
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