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SUMMARY:PFI Field Day: Prairie for People & Wildlife
DESCRIPTION:Host Tim and Mandy Youngquist\, will help you explore ways to turn cropland into spaces into thriving habitat that supports critical insect populations. Tim will share practical steps for preparing low-diversity land for this transition. He’ll also share ways to build diverse and resilient native plant communities. On this walking tour\, learn how prairie supports pollinators and wildlife\, improves water quality and creates strong ties between healthy farms and vibrant rural communities.
URL:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/pfi-field-day-prairie-for-people-wildlife/
LOCATION:Zearing\, Iowa
CATEGORIES:Central Iowa,Field day,Habitat
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SUMMARY:PFI: Targeted Grazing
DESCRIPTION:Prairies evolved with periodic disturbance from drought\, fire and grazing. Without these pulsed “setbacks\,” woody encroachment or grass threatens to diminish the robust diversity that’s the hallmark of the tallgrass prairie. Over the last few years\, Stennie Nelson has been working with Doug Chafa\, land manager and biologist with the Iowa DNR\, as part Doug’s effort to reintroduce grazing into local wildlife management areas. Stennie raises sheep for meat and wool and grazes the Turin Preserve Wildlife Area. \n  \nJoin Stennie\, Doug and the sheep for a prairie-pasture walk to discuss how managed grazing aims to meet both wildlife and prairie goals alongside wool and meat production. Bring your walking shoes! This field day will involve hiking up and down rough terrain.
URL:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/pfi-targeted-grazing/
LOCATION:Turin\, Iowa\, Turin\, Iowa
CATEGORIES:Field day,Habitat,Livestock,NW Iowa
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SUMMARY:PFI: Habitat Restoration & Nature Inspired Grazing
DESCRIPTION:Mike DeCook and his sons\, Joshua and Wyatt DeCook\, operate DeCook Ranch in Monroe County\, Iowa. Over the last 30 years\, they have managed 800 acres of pasture\, custom-grazing 600 head of cattle. One of their goals has been to create a welcoming habitat for grassland birds. They use fire to mimic grazing and have restored prairie\, oak savanna\, woodlands and wetlands. Much of that land is protected through a permanent easement with Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation. \n  \nToday\, Mike and his family have protected over 2\,700 acres across three counties\, and their land is home to birds such as sandpipers\, turkeys\, trumpeter swans and songbirds. Join Mike and partners from Audubon Society as they share practical ways to improve habitat for native and migratory grassland birds.
URL:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/pfi-habitat-restoration-nature-inspired-grazing/
LOCATION:Lovilia\, Iowa\, Lovilia\, Iowa
CATEGORIES:Central Iowa,Field day,Habitat,Livestock,SE Iowa
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