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Thu, Sep 19
|Owosso
Conservation In Action Tour
Join us on a bus tour to see conservation in action in Shiawassee County. Learn about conservation innovations and program opportunities, including a drone demonstration. Participants will receive an informational packet and a BBQ lunch. RUP Credits and a MAEAP Phase 1 Credit will be offered.
Time & Location
Sep 19, 2024, 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Owosso, 5849 S Michigan 52, Owosso, MI 48867, USA
About the event
Participants will board an Indian Trails bus to see conservation in action at three stops: The Milkhouse Farm - Ben and Maggie Kirkman, East Michigan Native Plants, LLC – Angela and James Nelson, and a privately owned, managed woodlot – Jeff Tuller.
Special guest speakers include Dr. Christy Sprague, Professor and MSU Extension Weed Specialist, Abby Smith, NRCS State Agronomist, and Jeff Tuller, Consulting Forester, Jeff Tuller Forestry Services.
A variety of conservation topics will be discussed featuring soil health, integrated weed management, high tunnel systems, and utilizing drones in conservation. grazing management systems, cover crops, and forestry management.
The event begins with registration at 8:30 AM and the bus will leave the hall promptly at 9:00 AM. Restricted Use Pesticide (RUP) credits will be offered.
SPACE IS LIMITED and REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Please contact the Shiawassee Conservation District at (989) 723-8263 ext. 3 to register before the spaces are filled.