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Jun 15
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Ranching for Profit Workshops (Karval)

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This is a two-day event that includes presentations from Ranching Management on best strategies and practices on economics, grazing management, grazing principles, soil health, and the application of grazing principles. There will be some classroom time, a field component, and a presentation from wildlife biologists about local species that benefit from great ranching practices!

Lots of time for conversations, questions, and talking with Ranching for Profit experts! Click the button below to register today!

May 10
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Inspiring Future Conservationists, One Bluebird Box at a Time

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One of my favorite quotes by Aldo Leopold in his book, A Sand County Almanac. A classic read for any upcoming wildlife biologist, nature-lover, or outdoors person. This quote reminds me of the well-known saying “leave it better than you found it”. A saying that had been engrained in me ever since I was just a kid playing in the river behind my house. I am fortunate that I grew up as an “outdoor kid”.

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May 01
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Grasslands, Birds, and Grazing

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Fort Collins Audubon Society hosts Rachel Belouin, Program Manager, Southern Plains, Bird Conservancy of the Rockies

“Grasslands, Birds, and Grazing”
Thursday, May 11

Social time with Refreshments 7 p.m.; Announcements 7:20; Presentation, 7:30

Door Prize Drawing (must be present to win)
Fort Collins Senior Center, 1200 Raintree Dr.

***This program will also be accessible online using Zoom***
Enter the following link at 7 p.m.: https//us02web.zoom.us/j/8783050898

Rachel Belouin, Bird Conservancy of the Rockies, will explore how compatible uses create habitat and resilience on our Great Plains. Rachel works with private landowners (farmers and ranchers) and other partners to help engage best practices for working lands to ensure grasslands stay in grass and to enhance wildlife habitat, especially for avian species. She also will share how Bird Conservancy of the Rockies approaches this unique partnership between beef and birds.

Rachel has a master’s degree in Natural Resource Stewardship with a concentration in grasslands and ecological restoration from Colorado State University. She is the Stewardship Program Manager, Southern Plains, with Bird Conservancy of the Rockies. Rachel has experience working and living on a third-generation cattle ranch and enjoys riding her horse, trail running with her son, and a great book. Join us for this informative program on May 11. It is free and the public is welcomed!

Apr 03
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Water & Wildlife Management on Working Lands Field Day and Campout

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Join Bird Conservancy of the Rockies, Quivira Coalition, Fort Union Ranch, Bill Zeedyk, Triangle P Cattle Co. and more for 2 days of education and fun on the land at Fort Union Ranch in Watrous, NM April 27-28!

We’ll learn about building erosion control structures, setting up an aerated static pile compost production system (no turning!) for rangelands, grazing and stewardship for water and wildlife, beaver dam analogs, tree thinning for wildlife habitat, organizing a water management plan, and more!

Free camping and meals available.

Learn more and register HERE.

Mar 21
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15th Annual Karval Mountain Plover Festival

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The Karval Mountain Plover Festival began when Karval community members were looking at economic opportunities for this small community. We decided to “bring the bird lovers to the bird”. This is a weekend full of bird watching, Wildlife viewing tours, entertainment, history, arts and crafts, antiques, and LOTS OF GOOD FOOD!

Along with bird watching, here are some of the other things you will enjoy: You’ll get the chance to mingle with farmers and ranchers who choose to live in the local community and learn about their lifestyle. Eat home style food at every meal. Most meals are prepared by the community’s non-profit organizations. Saturday evening includes a Country dinner with authentic western entertainment. Learn about conservation practices and history of the area. Tour Private Land that would normally not be accessible. Make new friends!

Bird Conservancy staff will be at the event leading bird-watching tours and discussions about ecology, biology and natural resource management.

Visit https://mountainploverfestival.com/ for more information and to register!

Follow this LINK to download the festival brochure.

Mar 15
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Approaching Conservation with Both Western and Indigenous Science

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From a young age, I felt a disconnect between our culture and nature. I was always curious about the natural world and wondered why anyone would want to study anything else. My father’s idealist view and respect for Indigenous people specifically inspired me. I longed to live more connected to the land, like the Indigenous people whose ways of life I had come to admire.

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Feb 01
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Building Resiliency from the Ground Up

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Another summer in the Northern Great Plains has come and gone, now fleeting as quickly as it arrived. With it, the many birds who travel thousands of miles to call these grasslands home during the breeding season have begun to make the long journey back to their wintering grounds. For the many ranchers and farmers of eastern Montana, the work is not done.

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Jan 24
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Close-up of cropland conversion; the right side of the fence line shows the high quality grassland that was lost on the left side of the fence. Photo © Greg Levandoski

Cheatgrass Treatment Workshop

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Cheatgrass is an annual invasive grass, and its range is expanding in the Gunnison Basin. This plant increases wildfire frequency, reduces forage for livestock and big game, and reduces the quality of wildlife habitat.

If you want to learn how to control this plant on your land, please join us for a FREE informational workshop on cheatgrass ecology and management!

Topics will include:

  • Cheatgrass identification.
  • Impacts of grazing on cheatgrass.
  • Cheatgrass ecology and history
  • Treatment options
  • Reducing the spread
  • How to calibrate equipment
  • Public-private treatment collaboration

Cost is FREE but RSVP required. Lunch will be provided!

Please RVSP HERE!