POLLINATOR CONSERVATION SHORT COURSES
May 14, 2014
May 29, 2014
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Learn how to attract native pollinators to your orchard, farm, or garden!
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The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation, the USDA Southern Sustainable Agriculture Research and Extension (SARE) program, and the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), are pleased to announce two upcoming Pollinator Conservation Short Courses in Virginia.
These full day trainings will provide you with the latest science-based approaches to increasing pollinator populations for improved pollination and crop production. You will leave with the tools necessary to assess, create, protect, and manage habitat for these vital insects.
SHORT COURSE DETAILS
Cost
Thanks to SARE, we are able to offer 15 scholarships for each course on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration is $45 per person thereafter and includes a copy of Attracting Native Pollinators. Register Online
May 14, 2014
May 29, 2014
Contact
Ashley Minnerath
The Xerces Society
(855) 232-6639 ext. 102
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
These Pollinator Conservation Short Courses are made possible with the support of the Southern Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) program and the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). Additional support for these trainings is provided by the following: Ceres Foundation, CS Fund, Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund, Endangered Species Chocolate, Turner Foundation, Whole Foods Market and their vendors, and Xerces Society members. Special thank you to Virginia NRCS, Virginia SWCDs, Virginia Tech Conservation Management Institute, Virginia Tech Cooperative Extension, and Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries for supporting these courses.
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| INTENDED AUDIENCE | The content of this course is tailored to the needs of farmers, landowners, NRCS, SWCD, Cooperative Extension, and state department of agriculture employees, as well as crop consultants, natural resource specialists, and non-governmental conservation organization staff.
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| INSTRUCTORS | Nancy Lee Adamson, PhD, Pollinator Conservation Specialist, East Region, The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation.
Bob Glennon, MFR, CF - Private Lands Biologist, Virginia Tech's Conservation Management Institute.
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| XERCES SOCIETY EVENTS | The Xerces Society is offering similar Pollinator Conservation Short Courses and other events across the country. Visit our event page for up-to-date information.
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| PHOTO CREDIT | | Bumble bee pollinating tomato flower by Nancy Lee Adamson, the Xerces Society. |
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