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, NMhe 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 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…
Elemental Idaho Series
Boise Brewing 521 W Broad St, Boise, IDDr. 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!
CULTIVATING HOMEGROUND: A new era of conservation in the American West
Join us Thursday, September 19, 2024, at 5:30pm for the opening of CULTIVATING HOMEGROUND, a new exhibition of the striking photography of Santa Fe photographer Sally Thomson. The exhibition and reception will be held in the gallery at Co-Fe, 314 S. Guadalupe Street, and will include refreshments provided by the on-site Iconik Café. Lesli Allison, founding…
Understanding New Stream & Wetlands Colorado Legislation
ZoomCurious 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 fill permit program, and SB23-270: Projects to Restore Natural Stream Systems, affect legal requirements for stream restoration projects. Speakers will summarize areas of overlap and…
Elemental Idaho Series
Boise Brewing 521 W Broad St, Boise, IDDr. 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!
WIR Horsemanship & Cattle Handling Skill Building Workshop
Wide Sky Advetures 316 A Otter Creek Rd, Big Timber, MT, United StatesHorsemanship 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 or lease a horse from Wide Sky and enjoy learning in a small group setting. We’ll spend a day at the fairgrounds working with horses…
Trailing of the Sheep Festival
Hailey, Idaho Hailey, Idaho, United StatesGather 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, IDSoils 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.