upcoming events
Plant Invasion Lecture
Can we save the native prairie and prairie wildlife from invasive species?
Presented by Randy Rodger, retired KDWP Small Game Biologist.
For more event information, visit: Hays Public Library.
Container Gardening with Keystone Plants Webinar
Join the Monarch Joint Venture for a free webinar!
In this presentation, Krista De Cooke will explore container gardening as a potent strategy to combat biodiversity loss. Attendees will learn how to cultivate keystone plants tailored to their growing conditions and suitable for small spaces, using ecoregions as a guide for plant selection. Krista will showcase plant species that will be suitable for level II ecoregions across the United States and Canada, highlighting their potential to support native biodiversity and serve as crucial refueling stops for pollinators. She will also emphasize the concept of Keystone Plants, species that form the backbone of local ecosystems by providing essential insect food. By incorporating these keystone plants, attendees will be able to actively contribute to the restoration of native biodiversity and address the urgent issue of ecosystem collapse. Joining this presentation will allow participants to make a meaningful impact on biodiversity regeneration, one container at a time.
To register, visit: monarchjointventure.org.
Southeast Kansas Grazing and Forage School
Join Kansas Grazing Lands Coalition for an enlightening exploration of grazing designs, soil-to-plant processes, supplemental forages, and growth timing—an immersive experience crafted to empower you with the knowledge to create an economical and maximally efficient grazing plan.
This program is designed for those seeking to revolutionize their approach to grazing management, whether you are a seasoned farmer or just starting on your agricultural journey. Join us as we explore the intersection of knowledge and application, paving the way for a greener, more economically sound future in agriculture. Don't miss this opportunity to cultivate expertise and foster a sustainable and prosperous grazing plan for your livestock and land.
Event Dates and Topics
For more information and to register, visit: kglc.org.
Kansas Range Youth Camp
Kansas Range Youth Camp has been educating Kansas youth for over 50 years.
Upcoming sophomore, junior and senior high school students are eligible to attend and learn range plant identification, plant growth, stocking rate determinations, livestock nutrition, rangeland wildlife management, and much more!
Interested students should contact their local Conservation District, Extension Office, Farm Bureau Office, Livestock Association, and/or other local businesses for possible financial assistance.
This great event is sponsored by the Kansas Section Society for Range Management.
More information can be found at: kglc.org.
Tri-National Monarch Butterfly Conservation Webinar
Join the Monarch Joint Venture for a free webinar!
Monarch butterfly conservation in Canada: Dr. Mitchell will discuss the current listing status of monarch butterflies in Canada as well as monitoring, research, and stewardship activities specifically carried out or supported at the federal level. Dr. Mitchell will also touch on the listing process for species at risk in Canada, specifically as it relates to the monarch butterfly.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Center for Pollinator Conservation Update: Prioritizing actions for conserving pollinators can be difficult, and communicating it can be even more so. The term 'pollinator' itself implies thousands of different species. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Center for Pollinator Conservation recognizes there is overlap. The Center wants to work as a collective community on shared efforts that can make it much simpler and expand efforts to move forward.
History of Monarch butterfly conservation in Mexico since the discovery of the overwintering sites to the conservation activities WWF is developing in the present.
To register, visit: monarchjointventure.org.
ARKWIN Sumit
The ARKWIN Summit annually alternates between eastern Colorado and western Kansas.
For more information, visit: arkwinsummit.
Contact event organizers with questions:
Kevin Salter | Kevin.Salter@ks.gov
Kenan Diker | kenan.diker@state.co.us
Upland Game Bird Ecology and Management
Join K-State Extension for BBQ and birds!
Dinner starts at 5:30pm.
Program starts at 6:30pm.
Featured speakers include:
Dr. Drew Ricketts (K-State Extension Wildlife Specialist)
Biology, habitat requirements and management
Pat Riese (KDWP Wildlife Biologist)
Habitat programs, management strategies, future perspectives
RSVP by calling the Salina Extension Office at (785) 309-5850.
Southeast Kansas Grazing and Forage School
Join Kansas Grazing Lands Coalition for an enlightening exploration of grazing designs, soil-to-plant processes, supplemental forages, and growth timing—an immersive experience crafted to empower you with the knowledge to create an economical and maximally efficient grazing plan.
This program is designed for those seeking to revolutionize their approach to grazing management, whether you are a seasoned farmer or just starting on your agricultural journey. Join us as we explore the intersection of knowledge and application, paving the way for a greener, more economically sound future in agriculture. Don't miss this opportunity to cultivate expertise and foster a sustainable and prosperous grazing plan for your livestock and land.
Event Dates and Topics
For more information and to register, visit: kglc.org.
In the Life of the Bumble Bee Queen (and the Cuckoo too!) Webinar
Join the Xerces Society for a free webinar!
Join Rich Hatfield, Xerces Senior Endangered Species Conservation Biologist, to take a deep dive into the reproductive females of bumble bees, including cuckoo bumble bees. We'll primarily look at the solitary phase of the lifecycle, including what is known about where and how they hibernate, and what we know about what it takes to establish a nest and how they select a site. We'll likely have as many questions as answers in this webinar, but please join us for an exploration into the lesser known aspects of bumble bee ecology.
To register, visit: xerces.org.
Monarchs 101: Back to Basics Webinar
Interested in a free webinar?
Join MJV's Education Manager for a very basic, but thorough, introduction to monarch biology and ecology. If you're wanting to learn more, but don't know where to start, this webinar is for you! Or perhaps you just want to refresh your knowledge. Katie-Lyn will cover a little bit of everything: life cycle, migration, population pressures, milkweed ID and habitat needs.
To register, visit: monarchjointventure.org.
59th Annual Mid America Farm Expo
The Salina Area Chamber of Commerce invites you to exhibit at the Annual Mid-America Farm Exposition March 20, 21, and 22, 2024, at the Tony's Pizza Events Center and the Saline Country Livestock and Expo Center in Salina, Kansas.
The Expo has grown to become one of the largest Spring Farm Shows in the Midwest. Over 300 exhibits are on display representing approximately 275 companies from around the United States. The Expo attracts over 8,000 people each year.
For more information, visit: salinakansas.org.
Dickinson County Annual Banquet
Come join fellow habitat and outdoor enthusiasts for a great night of dinner, fun, festivities and to make a difference for habitat conservation and getting youth outdoors!
For more information, visit: KS PFQF Event Center.
Soil Health Workshop
Join the Ellsworth County Conservation District for a lunch and learn!
Speaker Austin Schweizer will discuss cover crops and grazing livestock in Central Kansas.
To RSVP, call (785) 472-3161. RSVPs appreciated by March 1.
General CRP Signup
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency has announced a new general signup period for the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) running from March 4-29, 2024. CRP has long been the nation’s most important tool for targeting environmentally sensitive lands with conservation practices that produce wildlife habitat, cleaner waters, healthier soils and a more resilient climate. Landowners should visit their nearest USDA Service Center to learn more about general CRP eligibility.
Women in Agriculture Statewide Workshop
The Statewide Women in Ag is co-hosted by the Nemaha, Jackson, Pottawatomie and Shawnee County Conservation Districts from Kansas to inform, educate and spread awareness to the men and women producers in our area who help feed and clothe the world. Join us for a day full of great speakers, camaraderie, and fun!
For more information, visit: kswomeninag.com
Registration full at this time.
2024 National Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic
National Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic 2024, presented by Federal Ammunition, is back in Sioux Falls, South Dakota and promises to be an event you won't want to miss! The nation’s largest upland tradeshow and convention has something for everyone including hunters, landowners, and bird dog enthusiasts. Coming attractions for 2024 include a Concert for Conservation, Public Lands Pavilion, Path to the Uplands Stage, Habitat Stage, Bird Dog Stage, and more than 400 unique vendors featuring outfitters, gear, food, and so much more!
For more information and to register, visit: PFQF Event Center.
Solar Synergy Program Webinar
Join Monarch Joint Venture for a free webinar!
Solar Synergy Program presented by Pete Berthelson.
To register, visit: monarchjointventure.org.
3rd Annual Mount Sunflower Pheasants Forever Banquet
To register, visit: KS PFQF Event Center.
For questions, contact Andy at (785) 821-5163 or apeters@kuglercompany.com.
31st Smoky Hill PF Annual Banquet
You Are Invited!
Banquet admission includes dinner, toasting and boasting with outdoor folks, chances to win great prizes, raffles and membership to Pheasants forever, and the opportunity to make a difference for youth programs, habitat and conservation education in your community!
For more information and to register, visit: KS PFQF Event Center.
Flint Hills Area Pheasant Forever and Quail Forever Annual Banquet
Come join fellow habitat and outdoor enthusiasts for a great night of dinner, fun, festivities and to make a difference for habitat conservation and getting youth outdoors!
For more information and to register, visit: KS PFQF Event Center.
For questions, please contact Shawn Carlson at shawncarlson7756@gmail.com.
26th Annual McPherson Area Pheasants/Quail Forever Banquet
To register, visit: PFQF Event Center.
In the Life of Threatened Fireflies Webinar
Join the Xerces Society for a free webinar!
There is more to fireflies than just summer sparkles! Join endangered species conservation biologist Richard Joyce for a presentation about the fireflies of the USA, focusing on the natural history and conservation needs of our most threatened species. He will also give tips on how to decode the flash patterns of fireflies and explain how you can provide crucial data for firefly research and conservation through Xerces's Firefly Atlas project.
To register, visit: xerces.org.
Women Managing the Farm Conference
Registration is now open for the 2024 Women Managing the Farm conference!
Conference speakers and sessions are selected and designed to keep women thriving within their rural communities and informed on the latest advancements in agriculture.
Featuring Keynote Speakers Mark Mayfield and Kim Bremmer
For more information and to register, visit: womenmanagingthefarm.com.
Waconda Ringnecks Annual Fundraising Banquet
Are you ready to get out and have some fun?!
Please join the Waconda Ringnecks PF Chapter for a great night of dinner, fun and festivities - all to benefit local youth and outreach efforts in the area!
Tickets are strongly encouraged to be pre-purchased in advance for this event!
To register, visit: KS PF/QF Event Center.
For more information contact Gene at 785-738-7679.
Women on the Wing Learn to Upland Hunt Multi-Day Weekend
Join Women on the Wing for an all-inclusive learn to hunt event!
Enjoy the camaraderie of other women hunters who want to learn, make new friends, enjoy quality time in the field, clay shooting and so much more!
Hunting license and hunter’s safety are required.
Registration fee of $125 must be submitted by February 5, 2024.
Cost includes:
Lodging
Pheasants Forever membership
Hank Shaw cookbook
Friday cocktails & heavy hors d'oeuvres
Saturday continental breakfast
Saturday sporting clays (some ammo will be provided, but participants are encouraged to bring their own - especially for anything other than 12 ga & 20 ga)
Saturday and Sunday learning sessions, guides, and bird dogs
Sandwiches, drinks, and snack for lunch - steak dinner in the evening
For more information and to register, visit: KS PF/QF Event Center.
For question, call/text/email Laura McIver at (907) 750-2600 or lmciver@pheasantsforever.org.
Kansas Natural Resources Conference
Register for the 17th Annual Kansas Natural Resources Conference (KNRC)!
The conference was founded sixteen years ago by several professional societies and non-profit organizations and is the premiere natural resources management event in Kansas.
This year’s theme is “Water on the Plains: Conservation, Innovation and Equity.”
For more information and to register, visit: kansasnrc.org.
High Plains No-Till Conference
The High Plains encompasses Eastern Colorado, Northwest Kansas, Southwest Nebraska and Wyoming.
This event aims to facilitate the exchange of ideas to preserve agricultural soil and water resources for generations by providing a system which drastically reduces soil erosion, conserves soil moisture and builds organic matter.
Keynote speakers include Nicole Masters, Jerry Hatfield, and Don Day Jr.
For more information and to register, visit: highplainsnotill.com.
State Association of Kansas Watersheds 73rd Annual Meeting
Register now for the SAKW 73rd Annual Meeting!
Event will include:
Keynote address
Presentations
Legislator meet and greet at the Kansas State Capitol
Registration covers meeting attendance, shuttle service, and lunch.
For more information and to register, visit: sakw.org.
Smoky Hill Prescribed Burn Association Annual Meeting
Join the Smoky Hills PBA for their 2024 annual meeting!
This meeting will provide a unique opportunity for members and the public to learn about the importance of prescribed burns in managing and conserving natural resources. Doors will open at 5:00pm for those wishing to view the Rolling Hills Museum during social time.
The event will feature guest speakers who are experts in the field of prescribed burns and natural resource management and will cover topics such as the role of fire in maintaining healthy ecosystems, the benefits of prescribed burns for wildlife habitat, and the importance of community involvement in prescribed burn projects.
Event will target participants from Saline County, Ellsworth County, Ottawa County, Dickinson County, Lincoln County and McPherson County.
Cash bar available with water, tea, and light snacks provided.
Kansas Land Improvement Contractors Association 72nd Annual Winter Convention
KLICA 72nd Annual Winter Convention & Business Meeting
For more information and to register, visit: kansaslica.com.