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POLLINATOR CONSERVATION PLANNING SHORT COURSES
July 30, 2013
9:00 am to 4:00 pm CDT
Troy, AlabamaAugust 1, 2013
9:00 am to 4:00 pm CDT
Space is limited. Register now to reserve your spot!
The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation, the
USDA Southern Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) program, and the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) are pleased to announce two upcoming Pollinator Conservation Planning Short Courses in Alabama.
These full day trainings 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:
Thanks to support from Southern SARE, for making these courses affordable to the public. Registration is $45 per person.
Lunch is not included. Please plan on bringing a sack lunch with you to the course.
Registration and additional information:
Hurry, space is limited!
Cullman Short Course on July 30th
Troy Short Course on August 1st
*Continuing Education Credit Available* Certified Crop Adviser (5 CEUs)
Society of American Foresters (5 CFE credits)
The Wildlife Society (5.5 contact hours)
Contact: Ashley Minnerath The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation shortcourses@xerces.org or (855) 232-6639 ext. 102. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS These Pollinator Conservation Planning Short Courses are made possible with support from 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: Cinco, CS Fund, Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund, Endangered Species Chocolate, The Metabolic Studio, Turner Foundation, Whole Foods Market and its vendors, and Xerces Society members.
Special thank you to Alabama NRCS, Alabama Soil and Water Conservation Districts, Alabama Cooperative Extension, A&M University, Auburn University, Longleaf Alliance, Dorrill Farm, Red Root Farm, and Cullman Electric Cooperative for supporting these courses. |
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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.
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INSTRUCTOR
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Nancy Lee Adamson PhD, Pollinator Conservation Specialist - East Region, The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation.
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| GUEST SPEAKERS | Carol Denhof, Understory Coordinator, Longleaf Alliance
Jeff Thurmond, Wildlife Biologist, Alabama NRCS
Gary Weil, Owner, Red Root Farm
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| 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.
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| PHOTO CREDIT | Sweat bee on blanket flower by Nancy Lee Adamson
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