Pottawattamie County - Women Landowners Meeting – Conservation at Work and Pollinator Habitat

This event is for women landowners who have interest in pollinator habitat and conservation on the farm! We will hear from a few guest speakers and have a group discussion in the morning. Afternoon sessions will include field tours of different conservation practices and wildlife habitat. Agenda below.

It’s suggested to wear long pants, hat, sunscreen, bug spray, etc. Some short walking and slight uneven ground will be present. First 35 people to register will get a free prairie/native plant plug!

Please register/RSVP by June 30th for this event by adding a 'Registration' to your cart and check out - free. This is your RSVP! 

There are other opportunities to join across the state. To find the closest event and further information please visit/click on this website www.IowaPF.net/eventscenter.

For questions or accommodations, call Tabitha Panas at 402-506-0101 or tpanas@pheasantsforever.org.

Agenda
8:30am; Start, welcome, & sign-in - Donuts from Caseys, Coffee, Orange Juice
9:00am; Welcome and Introduction, staff & presenters, commissioners, then WLO's
9:30am; Cost share programs, Availability, and Rules - Owner/Operator Responsibility - Star Program - Terry Gleaves, Owner/Operator Responsibility (Kami) & the Star Program (Pete)
10:00am; Understanding Your Conservation Plan, Laura LeCuyer
10:20am; Rainfall Simulator & Soil Health, Ruth Blomquist
10:45am; Pollinators and Native Prairie Remnants, Tabitha Panas
11:15am - 12:15pm; Lunch - Destinations
12:15-12:30; Load on to the bus
12:30 - 3:30pm: Conservation at Work and Pollinator Habitat Tour

Conservation at Work (field/bus)
Terraces & CRP along the way
Prairie, Wheeler Grove, Farm Creek Dry Hydrant
Wetland, Griswold Farms
3:30-4:00pm; Group back at Botna Bend for questions and mingling