Educational Series: Helping families conserve nature on their land | Environment

Do you enjoy nature? Do you want to develop or enhance wildlife habitat on your property? Are you dissatisfied with your current land management? Purdue University Extension is offering a new program in which you will learn about techniques, practices and assistance for developing and enhancing forests, landscapes, ponds and other natural resources on your land.     

The program will be held on Wednesday evenings, March 6- April 24 from 6:00-9:00 pm at the Warrick County Fairgrounds.  Topics include:

March 6        Introduction to Natural Resources Management on Small Acreages, and Assessing Natural Resources Potential

March 13      Alternative yard Practices

March 20      Trees and Forest Management

March 27      Wildlife Habitat Management

April 3           Small Farm Sustainable Planning

April 10         Pond Establishment and Management

April 17         Wildlife Damage Management

April 24         Invasive Species Management, and

                     Enjoying Your Property

One field tour will also be scheduled at a separate date/time after classes begin

Registration fee is $50 per person (after February 25th cost will be $65 per person). For more information call Amanda Mosiman at 812-897-6100.    

To register, call the Extension Office or visit: www3.ag.purdue.edu/counties/warrick and click on the registration form.