Washington Pollinator Conservation Short Course

POLLINATOR CONSERVATION SHORT COURSE

Special emphasis on reducing pesticide risks to pollinators

Seattle, Washington
February 12, 2014
8:30 am to 3:30 pm PST

The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation, the
USDA Western Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) program, and the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) are pleased to announce an upcoming Pollinator Conservation Short Course in Washington.

This full day training will provide you with the latest science-based approaches to reversing the trend of pollinator declines, and will equip you with the recipes necessary to protect and manage habitat for these vital insects.

SHORT COURSE DETAILS:

Cost:

Registration is $45 per person and includes a copy of Attracting Native Pollinators.

Lunch is not included. Please plan on bringing a sack lunch with you to the course.

Canceled registrations can be refunded until February 5th, 2013.

Additional Information and Registration:

Click here for a detailed agenda or to register for the course.

Contact:

Ashley Minnerath

The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation shortcourses@xerces.org or (855) 232-6639 ext. 102.

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

This Pollinator Conservation Short Course is made possible with the support of the Western Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) program and the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). Additional support for this training is provided by the following: CS Fund, Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund, Dudley Foundation, Turner Foundation, Whole Foods Market and its vendors, and Xerces Society members.

Special thank you to Washington State University Urban Integrated Pest Management and Pesticide Safety Education program for supporting and hosting this course.

PARTNERS

INTENDED AUDIENCE

The content of this course is tailored to the needs of NRCS, SWCD, Cooperative Extension, and state department of agriculture employees, as well as crop consultants, natural resource specialists, non-governmental conservation organization staff, and producers of bee-pollinated crops.

INSTRUCTOR

Eric Lee-M�der, Assistant Pollinator Program Director, The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation.

ADDITIONAL TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

The Xerces Society is offering similar Pollinator Conservation Planning Short Courses across the country. Visit our online pollinator conservation program page to view up-to-date short course information

PHOTO CREDIT

Bumble bee on a blackberry, Eric Mader, The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation.