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FREE in-field event that will focus on windbreak establishment, management, renovation, and recovery.
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Mushroom gatherers who wish to sell wild-harvested mushrooms can attend certification workshops. The certification is a requirement for those selling any of eight state-regulated mushrooms in Iowa, and participants will learn how to distinguish those eight from look-alikes that could potentially be poisonous. Anyone with an interest in mushrooms and selling mushrooms can attend the workshop, according Chelsea Harbach, plant disease diagnostician with Iowa State University’s Plant and Insect Diagnostic Clinic.
Mushroom gatherers who wish to sell wild-harvested mushrooms can attend certification workshops. The certification is a requirement for those selling any of eight state-regulated mushrooms in Iowa, and participants will learn how to distinguish those eight from look-alikes that could potentially be poisonous. Anyone with an interest in mushrooms and selling mushrooms can attend the workshop, according Chelsea Harbach, plant disease diagnostician with Iowa State University’s Plant and Insect Diagnostic Clinic.
Let’s talk trees and woodland management! Join the Women’s Woodland Stewardship Network, the Women, Food, and Agriculture Network (WFAN), and three Iowa women landowners as they share experiences and best practices for woodland management on their land.
Learn about CWD management and ecology, network with wildlife managers and other community members and become an ambassador for the scientific management of CWD.
Today at 12:00 pm CT, Iowa Learning Farms will host a webinar featuring Adam Janke, extension wildlife specialist and associate professor, Iowa State University (ISU) and
Iowa Learning Farms, in partnership with the Iowa Nutrient Research Center and Conservation Learning Group, is hosting a free virtual field day on Feb. 9 at 1 p.m. Central time.
Windbreak School is coming to Buena Vista County - Friday, February 3, from 9 a.m.-12 p.m.!
This indoor event will occur at the Prairie Lakes AEA, 824 Flindt Drive, Storm Lake, IA.
Iowa Learning Farms, in partnership with the Soil and Water Conservation Society and Conservation Learning Group, will host “Conservation On Tap,” Thursday, January 26, from 6-7 p.m. at Stompbox Brewing in Davenport.
Iowa Learning Farms will host a cover crop workshop on Tuesday, January 24, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Steve Boender’s farm near Oskaloosa. The free event is open to farmers and landowners and includes a complimentary meal.
Iowa Learning Farms, in partnership with the Iowa Nutrient Research Center and Conservation Learning Group, will hold an upcoming virtual field day focusing on improving water quality.
Farmers, landowners and those interested in local conservation issues can discuss what’s on their mind at the “Conservation on Tap” event Nov. 30 at the Iowa Distilling Co. in Cumming, Iowa.
The in-person event is hosted by Iowa Learning Farms and Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. It runs from 6-7 p.m.
The director of Iowa Learning Farms will present a webinar Nov. 23 at noon discussing the role of creative imagination as a tool in addressing water quality issues. Jacqueline Comito, anthropologist and learning farms director, is actively involved in extension and outreach activities in the areas of water, watershed-based community activities, natural resources, and environmental attitudes and behaviors.
This FREE event will allow participants to experience an exceptional forested property in Washington County, Iowa.
Topics to be covered include: Forest establishment through direct seeding (new and +25 year-old plantings); addresssing streambank erosion in forested areas, and establishment and management of pollinator habitat. Speakers include forestry professionals with the Iowa DNR, ISU Extension and Outreach, private forestry consultants, and IWOA members - and represents an unique networking opportunity with professionals and other forest stewards.
Specific event details, agenda, and registration instructions coming soon - check this page frequently.
For general program/content information, see this press release.
The Women's Woodland Stewardship Network has partnered with Bur Oak Land Trust and Indian Creek Nature Center in Cedar Rapids to offer a women's chainsaw class taught by female instructors. The class will be Saturday, October 15th, at Indian Creek Nature Center from 9 am to 4 pm.
Experience Yellow River State Forest and beautiful Allamakee County, Iowa, at one of Iowa's largest field forestry educational events. Learn practical and science-based woodland stewardship techniques and network with forestry professionals with the Iowa DNR, Iowa State Extension and Outreach, private forestry consultants, and more. Topics include tree planting tips and techniques (e.g., selecting adequate stock), forest assessment, and a new session on forest soils!
Click here for agenda, speakers, location, and registration instructions for the 2022 Shimek State Forest Fall Forestry Field Day!
Learn more about Shimek State Forest at this link.
Pregame by viewing the 2020 Shimek State Forest VIRTUAL Fall Forestry Field Day at this link.
Join us at an exceptional Butler County property, as we announce the 2022 Iowa Tree Farmer of the Year as part of this annual forestry field day. Learn practical and science-based forest stewardship techniques including reforestation and tree planting, wood turtle habitat management, black walnut crop tree release, CRP seeding (pollinator and prairie), and hear current timber market updates.
This event will feature a live logging demonstration!
In an effort to better educate Iowans on how to manage white-tailed deer and the spread of the challenging Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) that impacts their populations, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is partnering with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources to offer two sessions of their educational program Chronic Wasting Disease Ambassadors.
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is partnering with Extension and Outreach at the University of Illinois and the University of Missouri to offer a tri-state women's woodland stewardship field day at the White Oak Campground in Shimek State Forest on September 9. During this event, nine female forestry professionals from all three states will provide demonstrations and guided hikes on topics including forest management, non-timber forest products, wildlife habitat, tree identification, timber sales, forest health, forest stewardship plans, and forestry equipment.
This free outdoor event will provide opportunity to network one-on-one with forestry and natural resource professionals. Speaking topics will address windbreak establishment, maintenance, and renovation. This event is open to all Iowans, regardless of county of residence.
Pre-registration requested by 9/6 to guarantee your meal (see flyer for instructions).
This free outdoor event will provide opportunity to network one-on-one with forestry and natural resource professionals. Speaking topics will address windbreak establishment, maintenance, and renovation. This event is open to all Iowans, regardless of county of residence.
Pre-registration requested by 9/6 to guarantee your meal (see flyer for instructions).
Click here for flyer, topics, and pre-registration instructions.