WiWiC Summer Camp Webinar Series: Caring for Your New Prairie

"I'm all in on conservation. Now what?"

In this four-part 2025 Summer Camp webinar series we're focusing on next steps and possible ways to expand and maintain the good work you're doing to provide ecological services to your community through land stewardship. This series is brought to you in a partnership between Michael Fields Agricultural Institute and Renewing the Countryside. Our first webinar in the series is all about establishing and taking care of pollinator habitat.

Have you planted pollinator habitat or are you curious about it? There is a lot of information about how to establish prairie habitat, but how do you care for it?  In this webinar Julie Peterson, Farm Bill Biologist with Pheasants Forever will discuss care in the early years after establishment including mowing and prescribed fire.  Landowner Debbie Boetcher will share her experience caring for the pollinator habitat she established.  So much great information will be shared. Come ready to learn and bring your questions!

WiWiC Host:

Alanna Koshollek, Renewing the Countryside, WiWiC West Central and South West Region Coordinator

Presenters:  

Julie Peterson, Farm Bill Biologist with Pheasants Forever in NE Wisconsin

Debbie Boetcher, Prairie Steward

Whatever your background, from beginners to experts, all women are welcome and we want to hear your stories and questions. Feel free to bring your lunch. S’mores optional! Pets and children always welcome in our casual Zoom space.

About Wisconsin Women in Conservation

WiWiC is a state-wide collaborative effort led by the Michael Fields Agricultural Institute in partnership with state and federal conservation agencies, local organizations, and other farm advocacy groups. WiWiC brings together Wisconsin's women landowners, farmers, farm workers, urban growers, and conservation professionals to connect and share about conservation practices, resources, and funding opportunities.

About Michael Fields Agricultural Institute

MFAI is a non-profit organization that has been cultivating resiliency through research, education, and policy work since 1984. With a broad coalition of public and private partners, The Institute supports farmers, food systems and communities in the Upper Midwest and beyond through a range of programs and initiatives. We believe agriculture can sustain both human and ecosystem health, while advancing food security, independence, and justice. Follow along on Instagram and Facebook for the latest news and events.About =

About Renewing the Countryside

Renewing the Countryside is a non-profit based in Minneapolis, MN, that supports just, sustainable, and vibrant communities, both urban and rural, through a variety of agricultural and food system programs and partner initiatives.

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While the WiWiC project strives to make the information provided to individuals as timely and accurate as possible, we make no claims, promises, or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the content of our webinars. The information presented is solely the speakers’ expressed views and WiWiC expressly disclaims liability for errors and omissions in content.

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