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| LRTF Grant Review Meeting | | Oct 3, 2008 |
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| | Contact: Steve Holland, 515-239-1768 | |
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| Annual Roadside Conference | | Sep 25-26, 2008 |
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| | Contact: Kirk Henderson, 319-273-2813 | |
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| | Location: Sac and Carroll Counties | |
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| LRTF application deadline | | Aug 31, 2008 |
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| | Note: Date has changed back to August 31. |
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| North American Prairie Conference | | Aug 4-8, 2008 |
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| | WSU hosts the 21st North American Prairie Conference. The theme, "The Prairie Meets the River," emphasizes the importance of water in the prairie environment.
The conference features keynote presentations by Wes Jackson and Cal Fremling, field trips, art and photographic exhibits, a cruise on the WSU River Explorer, and BBQ and entertainment at Prairie Moon Nursery.
LRTF funding may be available for attendance. Contact Kirk Henderson. |
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| | Contact: Bruno Borsari, 507-457-2822 | |
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| | Location: Winona State University | |
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| LRTF Summer Meeting | | Jul 24, 2008 |
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| | Agenda and exact location TBA. |
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| | Location: Washington County | |
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| Wetland Plant ID Workshop | | Jul 1, 2008 |
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| | The one-day worshop at the CCB Headquarters will be facilitated by Dr. Thomas Rosburg of Drake University. |
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| | Contact: Kirk Henderson, 319-273-2813 | |
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| Wetland Plant ID Workshop | | Jun 10-13, 2008 |
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| | Robert Mohlenbrock, emeritus professor from Southern Illinois University and outstanding botanist/teacher, will lead this field learning experience. Organized by the Iowa Valley RC&D, the workshop will be held at several wetland sites in southeast Iowa for an intensive, hands-on field course where distinguishing characteristics and habitat requirements of every plant encountered will be discussed. No prior experience in botany is required, but will be helpful. |
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| | Contact: Kirk Henderson, 319-273-2813 | |
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| Stewards of the Beautiful Land | | May 27 - Aug 26, 2008 |
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| | A four-session educational program in which participants will discover how Iowa’s native plants can make our parks, community entryways, roadsides, schools, backyards or farms more attractive and functional. |
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| | Contact: Trees Forever, 800-369-1269 | |
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| | Location: Dickinson County | |
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| Stewards of the Beautiful Land | | May 13 - Aug 12, 2008 |
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| | A four-session educational program in which participants will discover how Iowa’s native plants can make our parks, community entryways, roadsides, schools, backyards or farms more attractive and functional. |
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| | Contact: Trees Forever, 800-369-1269 | |
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| Transportation Enhancement Seed Pick-up | | May 7-8, 2008 |
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| | Pick up seed between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. See web site for details. |
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| | Location: Tallgrass Prairie Center | |
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