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Habitat Restoration & Wildlife Management Overnight and Tour
September 21, 2024 - September 22, 2024
Program Fee: $175/person. Includes lodging, Saturday lunch and dinner & Sunday breakfast and lunch.
Location: Hunt Hill Audubon Sanctuary
Date & Time: Saturday, September 21, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Sunday, September 22, 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Registration is required by September 13th. Limit: 30 people
Habitat Restoration & Wildlife Management will feature a field tour of 225+ acre property with managed prairie, savanna, wetland, and forest habitats. Presentations will be on attracting wildlife, forest management, controlling invasives, and developing a wildlife plan.
On Saturday, Dr. Damian Vraniak will lead a tour of his property along the Namekagon River and highlight restoration projects involving rare species. Sunday will be led by Jamie Nack, Extension Wildlife Outreach Specialist. Forest and wildlife professionals from state and federal agencies, as well as non-profit organizations, will present information on topics such as attracting wildlife, forest management practices, controlling invasive plats, and developing a wildlife management plan.
Note: This course qualifies for Master Naturalist credit, but all adult learners are welcome to join!