Western Landowners Alliance

Sheridan County Public Health: A Case Study of the 2024 Elk Fire Response
2026-05-28 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Denver) | Zoom
Edward Hinzman, Public Health Response Coordinator, Sheridan County Public Health
Wildfire is part of Wyoming’s landscape and being prepared is part of our future. This multi-week webinar series explores a wide range of wildfire topics, offering practical knowledge, expert perspectives, and actionable steps to help communities better understand risk and stay resilient.

Water Stories for Feeding Local Communities
2026-06-01 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
Everyone needs water to grow food for our communities!
Grab your lunch and join Young Farmers Sacred Water Circles as they discuss water access.
All are welcome!

Wildland Fire: Positive and Negative Impacts to Wildfire Habitat
2026-06-04 18:00 - 19:00 | Zoom
Tim Kramer, Partners for Fish and Wildlife, USFWS
Wildfire is part of Wyoming’s landscape and being prepared is part of our future. This multi-week webinar series explores a wide range of wildfire topics, offering practical knowledge, expert perspectives, and actionable steps to help communities better understand risk and stay resilient.

Managing Rangeland for Drought & Resilience: In the Field with Jim Gerrish
2026-06-06 08:30 - 15:00 | Meeker, Colorado, 4M Ranch, Meeker, CO, United States
Learn practical strategies for landowners & agricultural producers to stay profitable & build resilience in drought and wildfire conditions from Jim Gerrish, grazing expert, consultant, and speaker.
Gerrish is an author and longtime contributor to The Stockman Grass Farmer. He has educated thousands of producers across the United States and Canada on grazing and ranch management.
RSVP at 970.878.9838
Confirmation email includes workshop details!
WORKSHOP
FIELD TOUR
BREAKFAST/LUNCH
FIELD DAY
*LIMITED AVAILABILITY*
Field Day: Saturday June 6, 8:30 am – 3 pm
Where: Craig, CO
MORNING SESSION
Welcome (breakfast provided)
Steps to Prepare for Drought & Wildfire
Grazing Tips to Increase Productivity
Kicking the Fertilizer Habit
AFTERNOON SESSION
Book Signing (lunch provided)
Field Visits
Grazing for Year Round Health
Ensure Stockpile to Reduce Hay Labor

Regenerative Land Stewardship for Wildlife & Habitat
2026-06-09 - 2026-06-11 | CS Ranch, 620C State Road 58, Cimarron, NM, 87714, United States
Regenerative Land Stewardship for Wildlife & Habitat is a hands-on academy exploring the relationship between soil health, regenerative land management, and thriving wildlife habitat. This academy is designed for ranchers, land managers, conservationists, and outdoor enthusiasts who want to better understand how healthy soil supports resilient ecosystems and wildlife populations.
Hosted at CS Ranch in Cimarron, New Mexico, this academy focuses specifically on wildlife and the landscapes they depend on — examining how regenerative principles can improve habitat quality, plant diversity, water availability, and long-term ecosystem function.

Ranch Managers Guild - Carbon Markets & Working Lands
2026-06-09 12:00 - 13:00
This call will feature manager-led case studies on ranches and forestlands participating in carbon credit programs. Managers will share firsthand experiences evaluating, enrolling in, and managing carbon projects across both grassland and forest systems, including what opportunities and tradeoffs they’ve encountered along the way. Managers will discuss how carbon markets fit into broader operational and stewardship goals, as well as the realities of contracts, monitoring requirements, and long-term commitments.
Discussion questions may include:What led you to explore carbon markets or carbon credit programs?How did you evaluate whether a carbon project was a good fit for your operation?What have implementation, monitoring, and reporting requirements looked like in practice?What economic benefits, costs, or tradeoffs have you experienced?How have carbon program requirements affected day-to-day management decisions?What questions should landowners ask before signing a contract?
Participation is reserved for active members of the Ranch Managers Guild. Not signed up yet? You can sign up here today.

Move ’Em Right: The Art of Calm Cattle and Confident Crews
2026-06-17 16:00 - 2026-06-21 16:00 | Redwing Ranch, Redwing Ranch, Gardner, CO, United States
Join Redwing Ranch for a working stockmanship clinic designed to improve your ability to handle and manage cattle with clarity and precision. This clinic follows the Bud Williams style of stockmanship, teaching participants how to apply timing, positioning, and consistent pressure to move livestock efficiently and confidently in any situation.
While much of the instruction and practice will take place on horseback, participants will also spend time on foot to understand livestock behavior and movement from the animal’s perspective.
Participants will:

Build a stronger understanding of herd behavior and movement

Learn to use pressure and angles effectively when handling cattle

Practice moving and sorting animals in both pastures and corrals

Improve timing, positioning, and teamwork with other handlers

See how effective stockmanship supports animal performance, safety, and ranch profitability

Horse & Facility Details
Participants must bring their own horse, along with feed, hay, and a water bucket. Redwing Ranch will provide:

Individual stalls

Access to shared wheelbarrows, shovels, and cleaning tools

Space for trailer parking and tack storage

Details
June 17–21, 2026
📍 Redwing Ranch, 105 Co Rd 570, Gardner, CO
Tuition: Tiered pricing available
Check-in: 4:00 PM Wednesday | Wrap-up: 12:00 PM Sunday
All-inclusive with chef-prepared meals, five-star rated lodging or camping, and course materials. Space is limited to ensure a focused, hands-on learning environment.

Matador Ranch & Cattle Field Day
2026-06-25 13:00 - 2026-06-26 16:00 | Matador Ranch, 4600 G Carrigan Ln, Dillon, MT, 59725
From Pasture To Plate: The Ranchers Role In Feeding America
How today’s successful ranchers deliver profitability, environmental value, and nutrient dense beef – now and for the future.

Experience the MRC Field Day — an immersive event bringing together the land, livestock, and leaders driving innovation in ranching. Each year, ranchers, partners, and innovators gather in Dillon, Montana, to learn, collaborate, and celebrate the future of agriculture through Matador Ranch’s annual Field Day.
June 25th & 26th 2026

2026 Governor's Sportsperson Conservation Forum
2026-06-26 08:00 - 17:00
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department, in partnership with Gov. Mark Gordon and the Wyoming Sportsmen’s Group, will host the 2026 Sportsperson’s Conservation Forum June 26 at the CAM-PLEX in Gillette.
Now in its third year, the forum serves as a collaborative platform for Wyoming’s hunting and fishing community to engage directly with state leadership on wildlife management and policy.

Building Fire Resilient Working Lands: Lessons from Redwing Ranch
2026-08-06 09:00 - 14:00 | Redwing Ranch, Redwing Ranch, Gardner, CO, United States
Western Landowners Alliance and Redwing Ranch invite you to join us for a field tour focused on fuels management and fire resilience on working lands.
This on-the-ground tour will highlight how Redwing Ranch plans for wildfire risk, manages woody encroachment, and implements stewardship practices that support both ecological health and agricultural operations. Participants will have the opportunity to see management strategies in action, hear directly from land managers, and engage in conversation with fellow landowners, agency staff, and conservation partners.
Whether you’re actively managing land, working in conservation, or supporting landowners through technical or financial assistance programs, this tour is designed to create space for shared learning and practical discussion rooted in real-world application.
We’ll also share more about Redwing’s hands-on programming and Western Landowners Alliance’s work to support land stewards across the West.
Details:
Thursday, August 6, 2026
9:00am – 1:00pm
Redwing Ranch – Gardner, CO
This will be a casual, interactive day in the field. Please come prepared for walking on uneven terrain and variable weather conditions.
Please RSVP by July 10th using the link below:
https://pci.jotform.com/261234775007152
Space is limited, so we encourage early registration!
We hope you can join us for a day of learning, connection, and shared stewardship.

October Buckin’ Babes: Chainsaws, Confidence & Community
2026-10-16 16:00 - 2026-10-18 16:00 | Redwing Ranch, Redwing Ranch, Gardner, CO, United States
About the event

Part of the Redwing Core Curriculum, Buckin’ Babes is a welcoming, all-inclusive weekend for women and gender-expansive participants eager to develop land-based skills. Over the course of the workshop, you’ll progress from saw basics to practical field work that connects technical skill with stewardship and fire resilience.
Day 1 focuses on safety, equipment setup, and foundational cutting techniques. Day 2 builds toward real-world application—pile burning, brush clearing, felling, and shaded-fuel-break projects on the ranch.
Participants will:

Understand chainsaw function, operation, and safety protocols

Practice cutting, limbing, and log-handling techniques

Learn sharpening, bar-oil, fuel-mix, and general maintenance routines

Gain an introduction to tree felling and on-site hazard assessment

Apply fuel-management principles: pile burning, defensible-space layout, and shaded-fuel-break design

Build lasting confidence through hands-on practice in real outdoor conditions

Who This Is For
This workshop is open to women and gender-marginalized individuals of all experience levels—no prior chainsaw background required. Come curious and ready to learn in a supportive, collaborative community.
Details
October 16–18, 2026
Redwing Ranch Gardner, CO
Tuition: Tiered pricing available
Check-in: Friday 4:30 PM | Wrap-up: Sunday 4 PM
What’s Included

Instruction from an all-women+ instructor team

Use of chainsaws, PPE, and tools

All meals Friday dinner → Sunday lunch

Two nights of lodging (or camping option)

Workshop materials and field resources

Cut with confidence. Care for the land. Join the crew.
