|
POLLINATOR CONSERVATION SHORT COURSE
University of Rhode Island East Farm
Kingston, Rhode Island
August 27, 2014
9:00 am to 4:30 pm EDT
The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation, the USDA Northeastern 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 Rhode Island.
This full day training will provide the latest science-based approaches to increasing pollinator populations for improved pollination and crop production. Leave with the tools necessary to assess, create, protect, and manage habitat for these vital insects.
SHORT COURSE DETAILS:
Cost:
Canceled registrations can be refunded until August 20, 2014.
Register Online
Click here for a detailed agenda or to register for the course.
Contact:
Emily Krafft
The Xerces Society
503-232-6639 ext.119
[email protected]
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
This Pollinator Conservation Short Course is made possible with the support of the Northeastern 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: Ceres Foundation, CS Fund, Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund, Endangered Species Chocolate, Sarah K. de Coizart Article TENTH Perpetual Charitable Trust, Turner Foundation, Whole Foods Market and its vendors, and Xerces Society members.
Special thanks to Heather Faubert and Dr. Steven Alm at the University of Rhode Island for hosting and supporting this course.
|
|
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.
|
|
|
Kelly Gill, Pollinator Conservation Specialist, Mid-Atlantic / Northeast Region, The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation
and Partner Biologist for USDA-NRCS, Mid-Atlantic and Northeast Regions.
|
|
| Gary Casabona, State Biologist, Rhode Island NRCS
|
|
| The Xerces Society is offering similar courses across the country. Visit our online event page to view up-to-date short course information
|
|
| |
Godena Farm, Rhode Island by Gary Casabona, Rhode Island NRCS
|
|
