WiWiC Summer Farm Field Day: Co-establish Pollinators and Community!

conservation practices and to learn from one another.  Join us as at our second of three events rooted on prairies in Southern Wisconsin.

Our farm host, Lenor Coe, owner and operator of Prairie Guardians, has been converting 11 acres to a pre-colonial state. The property has three small wooded areas, a pond, an oak savanna (in the beginning stages), a short grass prairie area and a tall grass prairie area that will both be seeded this fall.  The emphasis has been on creating habitat for native insects, birds, mammals, amphibians and reptiles. To date Lenor has seen or heard over 65 different bird species on our small acreage.  They also include components for a food forest whenever compatible to their land. Lenor is the guardian of this land and the beneficiary of the gifts it offers. 

To protect our bird communities (farm and wild), please avoid cross-contamination please do not wear boots or other footwear that is used around livestock or poultry. Thanks!

What To Expect:

• To network with other women in the area around shared dreams, challenges, and experiences of conservation.

• To learn about the WiWiC project and opportunities that exist for women landowners to access conservation practices

• To gather on a protected prairie, with some uneven ground and uncertain weather - dress accordingly.

• To learn, talk, laugh and connect.

  
  

Bring a friend along and join fellow women landowners, farmers and conservationists along with local experts, to delve into learning the benefits of maintaining healthy soil, cover crops, no till and the value of keeping that soil covered.  This event is roughly geared to be relevant to women in Dane, Jefferson, Rock, Walworth, Racine and Milwaukee Counties, but all are welcome! Bring your experiences with, we love hearing your stories.

Location: Prairie Guardian, 11246 E County Rd X, Clinton, WI 53525

Event Details:

• Event is free to attend but registration is required and space is limited.

• Women, all who identify as such, are welcome to attend – from  landowners to farmers to conservationist enthusiasts –  whatever your background, from beginners to experts! 

• Our WiWiC events follow a Learning Circle model, with ample time and a safe space for story sharing, networking and collaborative learning. We all have something to both share and learn together.

• Light refreshments will be offered during the event, but please plan to eat lunch or bring a snack along if you need to eat during the event.

• Dress for the weather.

• Please bring a chair/camp chair.

• Photos will be taken at this event and used for educational purposes only by WiWiC and the partner groups.  If you do not wish to have your picture taken, let the on-site WiWiC host know.

• WiWiC is a family-friendly space and you are welcome to bring your children. 

  
  

About Wisconsin Women in Conservation

WiWiC s 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 news and events. Please RSVP HERE