Learn Forest and Prairie Care Online
Wisconsin Women in Conservation (WiWiC) is launching its annual Conservation Camp Webinar Series starting July 17. This free, virtual four-part series is designed to help women landowners, farmers, gardeners, and conservation workers across Wisconsin deepen their knowledge of land stewardship.
Each webinar will take place over the lunch hour from 12:00–1:00 p.m., covering topics such as prairie care, pasture management, agroforestry, and forest conservation. The goal is to create an inclusive space for women to connect, share, and learn from experts and peers about practical conservation strategies.
The sessions will feature experienced speakers and real-world examples. Julie Peterson, a Farm Bill Biologist with Pheasants Forever, and landowner Debbie Boetcher will present the first session, “Caring for Your New Prairie,” on July 17.
“When I was a young child, growing up outdoors was not an option but a way of life,” said Julie Peterson, “Taking care of land was something that was instilled in me as a kid - from “leaving no trace” in my wilderness adventures to cutting hay every summer with my grandfather on his beef farm. This way of living connected me to the land and fostered my career in conservation.”