Due to popular demand the Xerces Society is offering a second Short Course in Rhode Island
POLLINATOR CONSERVATION PLANNING SHORT COURSE
September 23, 2013
9:00 am to 4:30 pm EDT
The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation, the
USDA Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) program, URI Master Gardener Association, and the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) are pleased to announce an upcoming Pollinator Conservation Planning Short Course in Rhode Island.
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:
Lunch is not included. Please plan on bringing a sack lunch with you to the course.
Registration and additional information:
Click here for more information or to register
*Continuing Education Credit Available* Certified Crop Adviser (5 CEUs)
Society of American Foresters (5 CFE credits)
The Wildlife Society (5.5 contact hours)
URI Master Gardener (7 continuing education hours)
Contact: Ashley Minnerath The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation shortcourses@xerces.org or (855) 232-6639 ext. 102. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS This Pollinator Conservation Planning Short Courses is made possible with support from the Northeast 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: the Ceres Foundation, 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 thanks to URI Master Gardener Association and the URI Outreach Center for hosting and supporting this course. |
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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, master gardeners, and producers of bee-pollinated crops.
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INSTRUCTOR
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Kelly Gill Pollinator Conservation Specialist - Northeast/Mid-Atlantic Region, The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation.
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GUEST SPEAKER
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Gary Casabona, State Biologist, NRCS
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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 | Jolie Goldenetz Dollar, The Xerces Society
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