Western Bison Conference

Western Regional Bison Conference 
September 13 & 14 
Limon, CO

Registration Deadline: August 30, 2024

Water Wise Grazing Field Day

Clayton Livestock Research Center 15 NMSU Lane, Clayton, NM

he Ogallala aquifer in Eastern New Mexico is in dramatic decline with only a few years of groundwater left by some estimates. This field day and hands-on learning session will showcase strategies and tools to respond to this acute water crisis by prioritizing soil health.

The day starts at the Clayton Livestock Research Center with highlights of current ongoing research at the Center. A presentation by the USDA Southwest Climate Hub will introduce online tools to develop grazing plans: TOBI, Grass-Cast and Rangeland Analysis Platform (RAP).

After lunch, you’re invited to see several center pivot fields operated by our host Glenn Duff about 17 miles South of Clayton. Glenn uses cover crops in annual grain rotations and has been experimenting with planting different forages and perennial pasture in order to conserve water. Instead of harvesting alfalfa which removes biomass, he grazes it with his small herd of cattle, feeding the soil at the same time.

Rajan Ghimere (NMSU’s Cropping Systems and Soil Management Research Laboratory) will present associated research his team is carrying out at Glenn’s fields.

Living with Beavers Workshop

Wyoming Game & Fish - Cody Tilden Trail, Cody, WY, United States

Wyoming 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,…

Event Series Elemental Idaho Series

Elemental Idaho Series

Boise Brewing 521 W Broad St, Boise, ID

Dr. Emily Wakild (BSU's Andrus Center) discusses the history and future of Idaho recreation with Gretchen Hyde (Idaho Rangeland Resources Commission), and John Robison (Idaho Conservation League).

We'll learn about the Ridge to Rivers trail system, the Owyhee Travel Management Plan, and everything in between!

$10.00

Understanding New Stream & Wetlands Colorado Legislation

Zoom

Curious about how Colorado's latest legislation will impact stream restoration projects? Join Audubon and the Healthy Headwaters Working Group for a technical webinar exploring how HB24-1379, Colorado's new dredge and…

Free
Event Series Elemental Idaho Series

Elemental Idaho Series

Boise Brewing 521 W Broad St, Boise, ID

Dr. Emily Wakild (BSU's Andrus Center) discusses the history and future of Idaho recreation with Gretchen Hyde (Idaho Rangeland Resources Commission), and John Robison (Idaho Conservation League).

We'll learn about the Ridge to Rivers trail system, the Owyhee Travel Management Plan, and everything in between!

$10.00

WIR Horsemanship & Cattle Handling Skill Building Workshop

Wide Sky Advetures 316 A Otter Creek Rd, Big Timber, MT, United States

Horsemanship and Cattle Handling • Skill Building Workshop Big Timber, MT • September 27 & 28.  2024 Co-hosted by WIR and Wide Sky Adventures & Educator: Erica Mannix Bring you…

Trailing of the Sheep Festival

Hailey, Idaho Hailey, Idaho, United States

Gather in the Wood River Valley to celebrate, present, and preserve the history and cultures of sheepherding in Idaho and the West. See the full festival schedule here.

2024 Fall Rangeland Forum – Digging in…to Soil Health

Barber Park Education and Event Center 4049 S Eckert Rd, Boise, ID

Soils are a key driver to rangeland diversity, and also crucial for healthy rangelands. But how do management decisions connect with soil health? We’ll examine the science of soil health on Idaho’s rangelands, and the management practices and policies that come into play.

$50