Course
State-and-Transition Models for Management of Rangeland Ecosystems
Cottonwood Guest Ranch HC 62 Box 1300, O'Neil Route, Wells, NV, United StatesFacilitators: Tamzen Stringham, Ph.D., Rangeland Scientist, University of Nevada Reno Lucas Phipps, Rangeland Ecologist, University of Nevada Reno This two-day course will focus on a process to classify rangeland landscapes into ecologically-meaningful units for management and restoration. The course will include lectures on ecological processes, resilience concepts, state-and-transition modeling, disturbance ecology and monitoring/ inventory tools.…
Defending and Growing the Core by Breaking the Cycle of Annual Grass Invasion
onlineInvasive annual grasses–such as cheatgrass, medusahead, and ventenata–are the leading cause of degradation and loss of America’s sagebrush grasslands, reducing forage and habitat, fueling more frequent and larger wildfires, and threatening rural economies. While invasive grasses are widespread, there remains a generational opportunity to proactively address this threat. However, many land managers may not be…
Ranching for Profit Workshop
Land Trust Headquarters 141 West Baxter Lane - Unit 4, Bozeman, MT, United StatesHead to Montana this August to join Dallas Mount, CEO of Ranch Management Consultants. He will lead a two day workshop hosted by LandTrust. Participants will learn how land stewards can concessionize their land and increase their profitability. We hope to see you there!
Living with Beavers Workshop
Wyoming Game & Fish - Cody Tilden Trail, Cody, WY, United StatesWyoming Game & Fish Department and The Nature Conservancy-Wyoming are excited to host this beaver workshop. We will provide technical expertise and resources related to living with beavers, non-lethal beaver management, and other options for mitigating beaver conflicts in Wyoming. Topics covered will include: best practices and technical tools for living with beavers, non-lethal options for…
Practical Approaches to Building Soil Health on Rangelands
Perryton, TX Perryton, TXRanchers on unirrigated pastures have traditionally had limited options for large-scale tools that affect soil health. Emerging research suggests that using materials like compost and biochar (a charcoal-like substance made from waste wood) may be as effective for holding soil moisture and protecting the surface from erosion as bale grazing is known to be. However, we know that not every area responds the same way to management practices. Join us to be part of setting up a new demonstration site at a ranch owned by a New Agrarian Program alum in the Texas panhandle to compare these practices side-by-side.
11th Annual Early Californios Skills of the Rancho
V6 Ranch 70410 Parkfield Road,, Parkfield, CA, United StatesThe 11th Annual Early Californios Skills of the Rancho, hosted by the Californio Bridlehorse Association, will be held October 25-27, 2024 at the Parkfield Rodeo Arena on the Historic V6 Ranch.