This gathering will be an opportunity for women landowners to connect around their shared interest in conservation practices and to learn from one another. At this event we will be accompanied by land stewards of Prairie Enthusiasts of Sauk-Empire Chapter at Mounds View Grassland Wisconsin.
Please RSVP here:
https://www.wiwic.org/event-details/autumn-learning-circle-co-establish-community-and-pollinators
We will discuss seed collection and storage practices, with an option to take seeds home to your farm. Optional time for seed collection and prairie walk after event concludes at 4pm. Learn more about The Prairie Enthusiasts and find your local chapter here:
https://theprairieenthusiasts.org/
Event Details:
-Event is free to attend but registration is required and space is limited.
-Women, all who identify as such, are welcome to attend – from landowners to farmers to conservationist enthusiasts – whatever your background, from beginners to experts!
-Our WiWiC events follow a Learning Circle model, with ample time and a safe space for story sharing, networking and collaborative learning. We all have something to both share and learn together.
-Light refreshments will be offered during the event, but please plan to eat lunch or bring a snack along if you need to eat during the event.
-Dress for the weather.
-Please bring a chair.
-Photos will be taken at this event and used for educational purposes only by WiWiC and the partner groups. If you do not wish to have your picture taken, let the on-site WiWiC host know.
WiWiC is a family-friendly space and you are welcome to bring your children.
About Wisconsin Women in Conservation
WiWiC s a state-wide collaborative effort led by the Michael Fields Agricultural Institute in partnership with state and federal conservation agencies, local organizations, and other farm advocacy groups. WiWiC brings together Wisconsin's women landowners, farmers, farm workers, urban growers, and conservation professionals to connect and share about conservation practices, resources, and funding opportunities.
About Michael Fields Agricultural Institute
MFAI is a non-profit organization that has been cultivating resiliency through research, education, and policy work since 1984. With a broad coalition of public and private partners, The Institute supports farmers, food systems and communities in the Upper Midwest and beyond through a range of programs and initiatives. We believe agriculture can sustain both human and ecosystem health, while advancing food security, independence, and justice. Follow along on Instagram and Facebook for news and events.
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