Come out and learn more about how grasslands can impact wildlife and pollinators through habitat management. Topics include:
Importance of grasslands and their impacts on wildlife and pollinators
Pollinator and grassland habitat establishment
Managing grasslands and pollinator habitat
Pros and cons of introduced grasses vs. native grasses
Impacts of wetland habitats on water quality and soil health
Importance of managing invasive and noxious weed species
Featured speakers include Pheasants Forever, ODNR Division of Wildlife, OSU Extension, Landowner Testimonials, and USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service.
This event will end at 2:00pm. The event is FREE to attend but registration is required to get a headcount and communicate new details or updates. A light breakfast, lunch, water, and bathroom facilities will be provided by Advanced Insurance Group and the Black Swamp Chapter of Pheasants Forever.
This event will include a field portion held outside at a local landowner's property (directions will be given at the nature center), and may include walking through vegetation and on uneven ground. Please dress accordingly and bring sunscreen and bug spray. There will be a short 10 minute drive to get to the landowner's property. This event will be held rain or shine.
Reasonable accommodations may be made, please submit requests to the event organizer no later than 1 week prior to the event. This and other questions may be submitted at the “Questions? Contact Us" link at the bottom of this page.