Sustain Dane Summit
8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Friday, November 2
Madison
Now in its tenth year, the Sustain Dane Summit (
formerly Badger Bioneers
) is a transformative day of learning, connection, and inspiration. Through hands-on activities, renowned speakers and inspiring awardees, participants gain new skills, relationships, and ideas to make social and environmental change. Together, we collaborate to create a more sustainable future for all. Find out more and register at http://sustaindane.org/events/bioneers
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Water Insights Seminar Series
11:00 a.m.-Noon
Fridays - November 2, 9, and 16
Online
Water Insights is an interdisciplinary seminar series on water science, water management, and water policy sponsored by the Environment and Natural Resources Institute. Speakers include researchers, water managers, and water policy makers from Penn State, other universities, government agencies, and non-governmental organizations. The series engages the University and broader community in collaborative learning and discussion about critical water challenges from local to global scales. Go to
https://northcentralwater.org/event/water-insights-seminar-series-2018-2/2018-11-02/
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Prairie Establishment Field Day
10:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Wednesday, November 7
Belgium
This field day will introduce conservation staff to all aspects of establishing native prairie. Participants will learn how to set-up, calibrate, and adjust a native seed no-till drill in order to ensure proper planting depth, seeding rates, and uniform distribution of seed. The field day will include demonstrations of broadcast seeding and no-till planting on soybean residue and introduced grass. Instructors will discuss the advantages and pitfalls of spring seeded versus fall seeded prairie establishment utilizing various establishment techniques. Discussion will occur on site preparation and maintenance of prairie through the use of companion crops, herbicides, mowing, and prescribed fire. Participants will receive an introduction to native plant identification of aquatic emergent species, shoreline species, wet-mesic prairie species, and tallgrass prairie.
Pre-registration is required, please email
steve.bertjens@wi.usda.gov
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Understand What Your Audience is Telling You
1:00-2:00 p.m.
Wednesday, November 7
Online
In today's digital age, there is no need for blind guessing your way to success. Metrics are more plentiful than ever, but sometimes it's hard to determine what those metrics are telling you. With every email opened or web page visited, your audience is telling you a story. Checking key metrics and making decisions based on the analytics can help provide you with information more clearly and efficiently. Register at
https://granicus.com/resource/8-tips-to-better-engagement/
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Natural Landscape Design for Stormwater Systems
8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Friday, November 9
Milwaukee
G
ain an understanding of how to analyze, design, implement, and manage effective and innovative stormwater management systems using native landscape for a variety of sites - large, small, rural, and urban.
Learn about how a thorough site analysis of soils, terrain and hydrology can influence design approach using native and naturalized plant selections. Several case studies of built projects are presented and the attendees get firsthand knowledge of how to approach site design, plant selection, construction,and maintenance. Find out more at https://uwm.edu/sce/courses/native-landscape-design-for-stormwater/
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Opportunities for Strengthening Rural Economies
6:00-8:45 p.m.
Monday, November 12
Menomonie
Join us to hear Ken Meter, Crossroads Resource Center, talk about opportunities for strengthening rural economies and communities in the face of policies that systematically drain our wealth. To find out more details, email
blueoxorganics@gmail.com
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Stand Out Subject Lines: Get Open, Get Read, Get Results
9:00-9:30 a.m.
Wednesday, November 14
Online
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Principles and Application of Cover Cropping in Specialty Crops
Noon-1:00 p.m.
Wednesday, November 14
Online
T
he webinar will
cover
how cover crops complement the main crop to better meet overall management goals in specialty crop production. Those principles can be used to identify which cover crops to use and the specific management tactics that provide the most benefit. Register at https://www.ashs.org/page/Webinar11_14_18
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Improving Soil, Plant, and Fertilizer Analyses Using Advanced Elemental Analysis
Noon-1:00 p.m.
Wednesday, November 14
Online
Researchers and practitioners in agronomy and soil science improve the use and health of soil and increase the production of food and fiber through their field and laboratory work. This work often involves the analysis of soil, plant, and fertilizer samples. The quality of these analyses is vital for the work of these researchers and practitioners, the success of regulatory, commercial, university, and other laboratories, the sustainability of growers, and the conservation of soil and water resources. Recent technological improvements in inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry (ICP-OES) analyzers have further enhanced the capabilities of these instruments to perform high-quality, cost-effective soil, plant, and fertilizer analyses. This webinar will detail these improvements, demonstrate how to choose an ICP-OES instrument, show how ICP-OES can improve throughput and cut costs, and discuss how ICP-OES can help researchers and practitioners in the field and laboratory. Check out
https://www.agronomy.org/education/online-courses
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Field DataWorkflows with Collector for ArcGIS
11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 5:00 p.m.
Thursday, November 15
Online
The
latest Collector for ArcGIS release introduced new capabilities that customers have asked for, including user interface enhancements that streamline data collection and support for more advanced mapping capabilities. In this seminar, the presenters share all the details and show how online and offline data collection workflows benefit from seamless integration with ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS Enterprise. Learn about exciting updates coming in the next Collector release. Register at
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Building Resilient Communities One Code at a Time
Noon-1:00 p.m.
Thursday, November 15
Online
During this presentation, you will learn about why codes and ordinances are a major barrier to green infrastructure, common code challenges, and key strategies to overcome barriers to enable green infrastructure, reduce impervious surface and protect water quality. Examples of development scenarios using WinSLAMM will demonstrate the impact code changes can have on stormwater runoff volume and pollution. You will also be introduced to the workbook which includes a community-oriented engagement approach and provides a detailed codes and ordinances auditing tool. Find out more at
https://dnr.wi.gov/topic/greentier/participants/legacywebinars.html
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Soil, Water, and Nutrient Management Meetings
10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
November 27 - DeForest
November 28 - Eau Claire
November 29 - Sparta
November 30 - Marshfield
December 3 - Juneau
December 4 - Kiel
December 5 - Cecil
December 6 - Dodgeville
These meetings will provide research updates in the field of soil management, fertility, and nutrient management.
Presentations include: - Cover crops and nutrient management - Can we use soil health tests for fertilizer recommendations? - Evaluating fall manure BMPs - Sampling soils and plants in Wisconsin - Are FGD and SDA calcium sulfite worth using? - Soil compaction issues after a wet fall - recap - Wisconsin nutrient management update. More information can be found at http://ipcm.wisc.edu/blog/2018/10/soil-water-and-nutrient-management-meetings/
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Genetically Modified Organisms
11:00 a.m.-Noon
Wednesday, November 28
Online
Genetically modified organisms, also known as GMOs seem to constantly be in the news. However there are a lot of misconceptions about what GMOs are, what plants and animals have been modified, and how they are created, tested and approve for the market. This session will look at what GMOs are, which ones are available for the market and answer some of the more common misconceptions about them.
Registration:
https://2018wednesdaywebinars.eventbrite.com
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Converting Photons Into Biomass: Implications for Controlled Environment Agriculture
Noon-1:00 p.m.
Wednesday, November 28
Online
Supplemental or sole-source light can account for a significant fraction (up to 30%) of total production costs in greenhouses and plant factories. Developing more efficient and effective lighting strategies can help to bring these costs down and improve profitability of controlled environment agriculture. This webinar will explain opportunities and limitations of improving lighting efficiency in controlled environment agriculture. Register at
https://www.ashs.org/page/Webinar11_28_18
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The Emerald Ash Borer: Strategies for Conserving Ash in the Urban Forest
1:00-2:00 p.m.
Wednesday, November 28
Online
This presentation will review research that provides scientific basis for EAB management and conservation of ash in urban environments. Results of multiyear insecticide trials with soil applied, trunk injected, and bark applied systemic insecticides show that protection of even very large caliper ash trees is a viable option to consider as part of an integrated management program for EAB. The EAB Cost Calculator and tree inventories can be used to integrate treatments with removal schedules to develop proactive, strategic management programs for ash and the EAB "death curve" in the urban forest. Find out more at
https://learn.extension.org/events/3491
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Critical Methods in Wetland Delineation
8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, February 19
Madison
T
opics covered include:
- Wetland and Waterway Permitting Updates
- Wetland Mitigation Updates
- The development of an In-Lieu Fee Program in Wisconsin
- Wisconsin Floristic Assessment in Wisconsin
- Farm Service Agency Slide Review Interpretation
- Updated guidance for Delineating Wetlands in Wisconsin
- Wetland Delineation Protocol review
- Development of Invasive Species Best Management Practices for Wetlands
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WI Association of Floodplain, Stormwater, & Coastal Management
November 7-9
Pewaukee
Growing for the Future
December 3-6
Online
Perennial Farm Gathering
December 7-8
Madison
One Water Action Forum
December 11-13
Indianapolis, IN
UW Discovery Farms Conference
December 12
Wisconsin Dells
PDPW Dairy Food & Policy Summit
December 19-20
Madison
Wisconsin Cover Crop Conference
February 20
Stevens Point
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