Women4theLand
Happenings you shouldn't miss in the weeks ahead.
Happenings you shouldn't miss in the weeks ahead.
Conservation learning circles focus on any number of topics that can help private landowners improve their land, such as regenerative agriculture,
reducing invasive plants, attracting wildlife, providing pollinator habitat, developing a conservation plan, reducing erosion on fields or streambanks, improving soil health, protecting wetlands and water quality, improving tree stands, and more.
Please check back often as our calendar is regularly updated. Visit the Women4theLand YouTube channel to view some of our past virtual conservation conversations. Click here to view a map of past Women's Learning Circles.
NOTE: Women4theLand supported in-person events will follow all Federal, State and local government guidelines. We encouarge mask wearing and social distancing. Please click here to read more about our pandemic response.
Jul 12
Forest Management and Selling Timber - Via Zoom
A Conservation Conversation via Zoom hosted by Women4theLand and Purdue Women in Agriculture.
Do you own forestland and are thinking of selling timber? How do you know whether you should harvest, and what are some of the things to consider when planning a harvest? How do you manage your woods so it can provide income, but still remain healthy and productive for the future? What should you expect during the sale and actual harvesting of timber? Join the conversation with Janet Eger, District Forester, Indiana Department of Natural Resources.
July 12, 2022 from 12 pm to 1 pm Eastern
Forest Management and Selling Timber - Via Zoom
A Conservation Conversation via Zoom hosted by Women4theLand and Purdue Women in Agriculture.
Do you own forestland and are thinking of selling timber? How do you know whether you should harvest, and what are some of the things to consider when planning a harvest? How do you manage your woods so it can provide income, but still remain healthy and productive for the future? What should you expect during the sale and actual harvesting of timber? Join the conversation with Janet Eger, District Forester, Indiana Department of Natural Resources.
July 12, 2022 from 12 pm to 1 pm Eastern
Jul 20
Managing Forests for the Birds - Via Zoom
A Conservation Conversation via Zoom hosted by Women4theLand
Dr. Jessica Outcalt will talk about The Nature Conservancy project, Forestry for the Birds, a new program designed to help foresters and landowners manage their lands for birds. She will discuss the “Birders’ Dozen,” the twelve species featured in this project. She will also chat about backyard management for birds, from bird feeders and yard management to apps you can use to identify and catalog the birds in your yard!
July 20, 2022 from 12 pm to 1 pm Eastern
Managing Forests for the Birds - Via Zoom
A Conservation Conversation via Zoom hosted by Women4theLand
Dr. Jessica Outcalt will talk about The Nature Conservancy project, Forestry for the Birds, a new program designed to help foresters and landowners manage their lands for birds. She will discuss the “Birders’ Dozen,” the twelve species featured in this project. She will also chat about backyard management for birds, from bird feeders and yard management to apps you can use to identify and catalog the birds in your yard!
July 20, 2022 from 12 pm to 1 pm Eastern
Aug 2
All About Pollinators Hendricks CountY
An in-person Women's Conservation Circle on a variety of conservation practices. More details as the date approaches.
August 2, 2022 Location to be announced.
Registration will open a month before the learning circle date.
All About Pollinators Hendricks CountY
An in-person Women's Conservation Circle on a variety of conservation practices. More details as the date approaches.
August 2, 2022 Location to be announced.
Registration will open a month before the learning circle date.
Aug 10
How to Lasagna Garden - Via Zoom
A Conservation Conversation via Zoom hosted by Women4theLand and Purdue Women in Agriculture.
August 10, 2022 from 12 pm to 1 pm Eastern
How to Lasagna Garden - Via Zoom
A Conservation Conversation via Zoom hosted by Women4theLand and Purdue Women in Agriculture.
August 10, 2022 from 12 pm to 1 pm Eastern
Sep 8
Invasive Species: Control of Grasses - Via Zoom
Join us for a discussion on invasive grasses and best management practices. Potential species to be covered are Japanese stilt grass, miscanthus spp. phragmites.
September 8, 2022 from 12:00 pm to 1 pm Eastern
Invasive Species: Control of Grasses - Via Zoom
Join us for a discussion on invasive grasses and best management practices. Potential species to be covered are Japanese stilt grass, miscanthus spp. phragmites.
September 8, 2022 from 12:00 pm to 1 pm Eastern
Sep 20
Habitat for Pollinators - Success, Next Steps, Ready for Winter
A Women4theLand Conservation Conversation Via Zoom with Stephanie Frische of the Xerces Society
Mid-September can feel like summer or like fall from one day to another. At this learning circle, we’ll talk about what happened in your pollinator habitat over the summer. We’ll also talk about what is blooming this time of year, which pollinators and insects are active, and what will happen to them in a few months when winter sets in. Join us to learn about providing overwintering habitat and some good books to add to winter reading lists.
September 20, 2022 from Noon to 1 pm Eastern
Habitat for Pollinators - Success, Next Steps, Ready for Winter
A Women4theLand Conservation Conversation Via Zoom with Stephanie Frische of the Xerces Society
Mid-September can feel like summer or like fall from one day to another. At this learning circle, we’ll talk about what happened in your pollinator habitat over the summer. We’ll also talk about what is blooming this time of year, which pollinators and insects are active, and what will happen to them in a few months when winter sets in. Join us to learn about providing overwintering habitat and some good books to add to winter reading lists.
September 20, 2022 from Noon to 1 pm Eastern
Sep 29
Invasive Species: Control of Wood Species - Via Zoom
Fall is here and woody removal can kick into high gear. Join us to learn about common removal techniques that work on a wide range of invasive trees and shrubs.
September 29, 2022 from 12:00 pm to 1 pm Eastern
Invasive Species: Control of Wood Species - Via Zoom
Fall is here and woody removal can kick into high gear. Join us to learn about common removal techniques that work on a wide range of invasive trees and shrubs.
September 29, 2022 from 12:00 pm to 1 pm Eastern
Oct 19
Forestry and Invasive Species Montgomery CountY
An in-person Women's Conservation Circle on a variety of conservation practices. More details as the date approaches.
October 19, 2022 Location to be announced.
Registration will open a month before the learning circle date.
Forestry and Invasive Species Montgomery CountY
An in-person Women's Conservation Circle on a variety of conservation practices. More details as the date approaches.
October 19, 2022 Location to be announced.
Registration will open a month before the learning circle date.
Past 2022 Events
02/16/2022 Love Your Soils Carroll and Clinton Counties
02/22/2022 Habitat for Pollinators - Planning, Sourcing, and Site Prep View YouTube Video Here
03/02/2022 Soil Health and Water Quality Wayne County
03/08/2022 How to Attract Backyard Birds Using Natives View YouTube Video Here
03/22/2022 Community Science and Pollinator Conservation
03/24/2022 Women's Learning Circle for NW Indiana
03/31/2022 Soil Health Women's Learning Circle Fountain and Warren Counties
04/06/2022 Conservation Values Wayne County
04/07/2022 Managing for Game Birds View YouTube Video Here
04/12/2022 Forestry Tippecanoe County
04/14/2022 Early Invasives and Making a Plan View YouTube Video Here
05/04/2022 Conservation Planning Wayne County
05/19/2022 All About Livestock and Rotational Grazing Hendricks County
05/23/2022 Identifying and Controlling Invasive Insects View YouTube Video Here
05/24/2022 Turning Your Grass to Garden View YouTube Video Here
06/07/2022 Pollinators Habitat - Progress, Maintenance, & Challenges View YouTube Video Here
06/08/2022 Pollinators and Soil Health Posey, Vanderburgh, & Warrick Counties
06/09/2022 Making your Woodlands Work for You Parke & Vermillion Counties
02/16/2022 Love Your Soils Carroll and Clinton Counties
02/22/2022 Habitat for Pollinators - Planning, Sourcing, and Site Prep View YouTube Video Here
03/02/2022 Soil Health and Water Quality Wayne County
03/08/2022 How to Attract Backyard Birds Using Natives View YouTube Video Here
03/22/2022 Community Science and Pollinator Conservation
03/24/2022 Women's Learning Circle for NW Indiana
03/31/2022 Soil Health Women's Learning Circle Fountain and Warren Counties
04/06/2022 Conservation Values Wayne County
04/07/2022 Managing for Game Birds View YouTube Video Here
04/12/2022 Forestry Tippecanoe County
04/14/2022 Early Invasives and Making a Plan View YouTube Video Here
05/04/2022 Conservation Planning Wayne County
05/19/2022 All About Livestock and Rotational Grazing Hendricks County
05/23/2022 Identifying and Controlling Invasive Insects View YouTube Video Here
05/24/2022 Turning Your Grass to Garden View YouTube Video Here
06/07/2022 Pollinators Habitat - Progress, Maintenance, & Challenges View YouTube Video Here
06/08/2022 Pollinators and Soil Health Posey, Vanderburgh, & Warrick Counties
06/09/2022 Making your Woodlands Work for You Parke & Vermillion Counties