20
Sep
Grazing Forage
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WHF conservationist Coleman Stilwell spent the day with a landowner measuring forage production on adaptive grazing land. By clipping a small area and weighing the clippings, we are able to estimate the amount of current forage production per acre in a given pasture or property. This is one step of the process in estimating grazing... Read More
17
Sep
Statewide Quail Symposium 2025
Statewide Quail Symposium – featuring leading professionals and experts in quail research, conservation, management, and hunting. Location Abilene Convention Center1100 N 6th StreetAbilene, Texas 79601 Date & Time Wednesday, 09/17/2025 – Friday, 09/19/2025 More info: https://www.quailresearch.org/events/symposium/ Tickets: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/rpqrf/event/2025statewidequailsymposium/
10
Sep
American Beautyberry
American Beautyberry (Callicarpa americana) is a native shrub that grows in woody areas. It grows in shaded areas and makes an excellent food source for white-tailed deer and a variety of birds. The berries usually grow in fall and winter but can grow earlier in wet years. Its berries are usually purple but can be... Read More
04
Sep
Purple Passionflower
Purple Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata), also known as Maypop, is an herbaceous vine that climbs with axillary tendrils and sprawls along the ground on top of other plants, growing up to 25’ in length. Flowers are lavender in color, with the petals and sepals arranged in a fringe of wavy or crimped hair-like segments. The fruit... Read More
22
Aug
Five Tools of Prairie Restoration
Stewardship of private lands supports game and wildlife species, leading to healthier ecosystems and a more sustainable future. This full-day symposium will explore how Aldo Leopold’s five tools of land management can be applied in today’s landscape to restore and care for native prairie habitats. Whether you’re a landowner, land manager, conservation enthusiast, or simply... Read More
13
Aug
Grassland Restoration in Urban Landscapes
Grassland Restoration in Urban and Rural Landscapes presented by Schyler Rhea, WHF Conservationist. Our mission is to provide on-the-ground restoration, management and generational sustainability of prairie habitat for the conservation of soil, water, air, and wildlife.
04
Aug
NPAT Estate Planning for the Conservationist
How might your estate planning change as a prairie conservationist? Learn from our panel of experts: Monday, Aug, 4, 20256:00 – 7:30pmJoin on Zoom: https://tinyurl.com/EstatePlanningZoom2025.
03
Aug
Monarch Monitoring Blitz 2025
It’s time for the International Monarch Monitoring Blitz! From July 25 to August 3, join us by spotting monarch eggs, caterpillars, adults or milkweed plants, and report your sightings to iNaturalist, Journey North, Monarch Larva Monitoring Project and Western Monarch Milkweed Mapper. The information collected by North American community science observers helps researchers identify priority... Read More
01
Aug
2025 Grazing School Building Resilience
Join us for a rare opportunity to learn from the top 3 industry leaders in regenerative grazing!This intensive, experiential 3-day grazing school is designed to help producers build resilient, profitable agricultural enterprises through hands-on learning and expert instruction. Participants will: This course offers real-world tools, strategies, and science-backed insights to strengthen your business, land, and... Read More