The Soil and Water Conservation Society (SWCS) hosts an annual conference and numerous regional and special-topic conferences. These conferences provide attendees with the opportunity to meet and exchange views with an international network of conservationists. Additionally, local SWCS chapters engage members in field tours, training opportunities, and hands-on experience with projects and workshops throughout the year.
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General Conservation Events
Location: Westerville, OH
Join us for the 2024 Conservation Drainage Network Annual Meeting! This is a must-attend event for anyone passionate about conservation drainage. We are excited to gather in person at the Renaissance Columbus Westerville-Polaris Hotel in Westerville, OH, USA. Targeted Outcomes: Raise awareness of the importance of agricultural water management to... Read More on 2024 Conservation Drainage Network Annual Meeting
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SWCS Chapter Events
Location: Virtual
Join the Arizona Chapter for a virtual meeting! **** The in-person tour before the meeting has been canceled. Please contact Kris Johnson (kris@wellenergytesting.com) to receive the Zoom link.
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Emerging Leaders Program Events
Location: West Olive, MI
This is a MAEAP Phase 1 educational event that fulfills the Emergency Plan requirement of the MAEAP standards. This free event is focused on the importance and contents of a farm emergency plan, with noted Michigan industry experts sharing their knowledge with local landowners, farmers, and conservation professionals. Topics to... Read More on Emergency Planning for the Farm
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General Conservation Events
Location: Virtual
These bi-annual meet-ups, hosted by Wisconsin Women in Conservation, feature women conservation professionals sharing their career experience and advice for working with women land owners and managers. All conservation facilitators - whether professional or volunteer - are warmly invited! Our first presenter will be Sue Swanson, Wisconsin's first woman Director... Read More on Wisconsin Women in Conservation Educator Network Spring Meet-up
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Emerging Leaders Program Events
Location: 5201 Fen Oak Drive, Madison, WI 53718
Conservation Open House Date: April 9, 4-7 p.m. Location: USDA Service Center, 5201 Fen Oak Drive, Madison, WI This is an opportunity for farmers, gardeners, and conservationists to connect with local resources, organizations, and contacts, including NRCS and FSA, UW-Extension, Dane County Land Conservation, Rooted, Renewing the Countryside, GoFarmConnect, Groundswell... Read More on Conservation Open House / Farm Services Group Office Visit with GoFarmConnect
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SWCS Chapter Events
Location: Junction Bistro & Bar; 238 Massachusetts Ave. NE Washington, DC, 20002
It's Water Week in DC! During the week, the SWCS National Capital Chapter & SWCS Emerging Leader Makayla Brister is hosting an informal gathering of dynamic individuals whose contributions to water, soil, and natural resources are creating a bright future for our world. This social event will directly follow the... Read More on Conservation & Conservations Networking Event
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Emerging Leaders Program Events
Location: Ocala, Florida
This workshop is a hands-on educational experience focusing on local watersheds and the importance of Florida aquifers, with a spotlight on Silver Springs. Through interactive STEAM activities along the Ross Allen Boardwalk, participants, including youth, families, nature lovers, and environmentalists, will explore the interconnectedness of water bodies, understand human impacts... Read More on Journey Through Watersheds: Family STEM Adventures at Silver Springs State Park
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SWCS International Events
Location: Virtual Event
Virtual work sessions will be held for the 2023-2024 SWCS Emerging Leaders Program. Participants should bring their event planning questions or any questions they may have for staff.
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Emerging Leaders Program Events
Location: Northern Chowan Recreation Center, Tyner, NC
2024 EarthWalk is a three-hour outdoor event focusing on The Living Soil theme. The morning includes hands-on demonstrations, activities, and information focused on the event's theme (The Living Soil). Participants will also share career choices and healthy lifestyle choices/environmental habits that protect our local natural resources. All participants will leave... Read More on EarthWalk
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Emerging Leaders Program Events
Location: Warren Co. Extension Office, 5162 Russelliville Rd., Bowling Green, KY 42101
Hosted by ELP Participant: Morgan Mairs
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General Conservation Events
Location: Virtual Event
The Native American Agriculture Fund (NAAF) is hosting its inaugural conservation programming, “The Cultivating Conservation in Indigenous Agriculture Summit.” This virtual event gathers leaders in Native agriculture, Tribal producers, federal employees from agencies across the U.S. government, Tribal leaders, non-profits, Community Development Financial Institutions, educational institutions, and funding and industry... Read More on Cultivating Conservation in Indigenous Agriculture Summit
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SWCS Chapter Events
Location: Virtual Event
Biological soil crusts are essential features in arid ecosystems. These biocrusts provide various ecosystem services such as nutrient cycling and carbon fixation, soil stability and reduction of fugitive dust, water retention and holding capacity, and increasing soil fertility. New research suggests that PV solar farms in arid environments can promote... Read More on Crustivoltaics: Groundbreaking Biocrust Research at Solar Facilities in Arizona Webinar
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Emerging Leaders Program Events
Location: Versailles, KY
Woodford Countians: Come get your FREE TREES! We are excited to be giving away over 3,000 trees this year at the Annual Earth Day Tree Giveaway! Hosted by Woodford County Conservation District and UK Extension Office, with the generous help of the Woodford County Master Gardeners. First-come, first-served! From 10:00... Read More on Earth Day Tree Giveaway / Master Gardeners' Berry Plant Sale / Farmer's Market Plant Sale
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Emerging Leaders Program Events
Location: 5851 Myrtle Avenue, Eureka, CA 95503
Join us in helping restore a section of the nature trail along the levy of Freshwater Creek that has been subject to erosion! The significance of this location is that it provides various benefits to the community and land. For example, the tidal marshland enhancements and the Freshwater watershed restoration... Read More on Freshwater Farms Reserve Stewardship Work Day
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Emerging Leaders Program Events
Location: Shoehorn Brewing, 225 E Main St. Belleville, IL 62220
Charlie Cole is a Conservation Planner with the Illinois Department of Agriculture, but he is also an international award winning Brewmaster. "Where is your beer grown? Whether it's brewed with barley, wheat, corn, or rice, beer has always been an agricultural product." Charlie will explain the history and process of... Read More on Kegs for Conservation
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Emerging Leaders Program Events
Location: 224 Hayes Fork Creek Rd. Dover, TN
Location: Dale Swift’s Farm near 224 Hayes Fork Creek Rd. Dover, TN 37058 This event will showcase grazing management practices that help landowners improve the health of their pastures and, in turn, enrich their soil health and protect our waters. The speakers listed below will discuss pasture health, cross-fencing, native... Read More on Grazing Management Field Day
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Emerging Leaders Program Events
Location: Syracuse, Nebraska
The event will take place on Arbor Day, which corresponds with a general cleanup day hosted by the City of Syracuse for residents. Our event will begin at 10:00 am in Williams Park and is open to the public. We will provide trash bags and gloves to attendees. Depending on... Read More on Syracuse Park Cleanup