What’s the first and the most important step to stewarding your land for generations to come?  Developing a conservation plan specific to your property that blends tested strategies with the unique nature of your land and your goals for it. Join us for an intensive session with a team of conservation experts and Conservation Coaches to identify tools, resources and funding opportunities to create your unique land conservation plan. You’ll also have the opportunity to meet and network with other women landowners in your area.

Wisconsin Women in Conservation Hosts:  Sara George & Elena Byrne

Speakers:

Tammy Lindsay, NRCS - Chippewa County 

Jamie Kraklow, Land Conservation - Altoona

Cynthia Lane, Technical Service Provider

Harriet Behar, Conservation Coach

Field Day Details

• Event is free for women landowners but registration required.
• All women landowners are welcome to attend-- whatever your background, from beginners to experts!
• The event will be both indoors and outside. Please dress for the weather and walking outside.  
• Event will be outside. Please bring a water bottle, bug spray, portable chair, umbrella (for sun  or rain), comfortable shoes for walking.  Dress for the weather. Taking photos encouraged!
• WiWiC is a family-friendly space and you are welcome to bring your children.  We will have some independent kids activities available.

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.