Governor Tony Evers has proclaimed July 10-16 Wisconsin Women in Conservation Week. Wisconsin Women in Conservation (WiWiC), will be celebrating the week with Conservation Educator Happy Hours across the state. These events are free to attend. They are open to those who are interested in working with the growing population of women farmers and landowners. RSVP to the Happy Hours at WiWiC.org under events.
“Conservation educators are providing support and assistance to landowners in many ways that NRCS cannot,” shares Melissa Bartz, Assistant State Conservationist-Financial Assistance Programs for NRCS. “Providing these opportunities to landowners to make a deeper connection with their land is important to our NRCS mission.”
Wisconsin Women in Conservation Week Happy Hours
Monday, July 10, 5-7pm – MKE, Alice’s Garden and Urban Farm, welcoming remarks by founder Venice Williams and special guest, Una VanDuvall, Michael Fields Agricultural Institute Board Member.
Tuesday, July 11, 5-7pm – Amherst/Stevens Point, opening remarks by Aaron Reser, Associate Director, Green Lands Blue Water
Wednesday, July 12, 5-7pm – Mt. Horeb/Madison, Brix Cider, opening remarks by Melissa Bartz, Wisconsin NRCS, Assistant State Conservationist
Thursday, July 13, 5-7pm – Eau Claire/Mondovi, Together Farms, opening remarks by Jennifer Roetter, Wisconsin NRCS, Resource Conservationist
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