Thursday, February 8, 2018
8:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Hosted by Three Rivers Park District at
Silverwood Park 2500 County Road E, St. Anthony, MN 55421
2017 Summit was standing room only, register early for free admission.
An independent poll shows 87% of Minnesota citizens are concerned about pollinator decline, and justifiably so. Bees and pollinators are struggling, putting natural ecosystems and agricultural systems at risk. Government needs to act now with new local, county and state land management practices and policies. The Best Practices for Pollinators Summit provides resources, background and innovation. This comprehensive summit is packed full of useful and practical knowledge.
Who should attend: Legislators, state and local policymakers, public works and parks managers, environmental & parks commissions, roadside managers, parks & trails managers, county commissioners, city council, city and county planners, land managers, conservation educators.
TOPICS INCLUDE
Pollinator Conservation & Ecology
Managing Landscape for Protection of Endangered Species
Pesticide Drift Effects on Butterflies
Pesticides: Herbicides, Fungicides, Insecticides
Herbicide-Free Weed Control for Habitat Establishment
Round Table Discussions: Pollinator Communities, Funding, Urban Habitat, Motivating Staff Importance of Good Policy
Mapping for Protected Pollinator Habitat
Rethinking Roadsides
Innovative Park Management Practices for Pollinator Conservation & Plant Diversity
Breakfast refreshments and certificate of completion included.
Presenters include: Xerces Society | Pollinator Friendly Alliance | University of Minnesota | Three Rivers Park District | Minnesota Zoo | Dept. of Agriculture | Dept. of Transportation | Washington County Conservation District | Washington County Public Works & Parks | Rep. Rick Hansen | Board of Water & Soil Resources | Dakota County Parks | Wildflower Project …..and more.
2500 County Road E
St. Anthony, MN 55421
Start: Thu Feb 08 2018 8:00:00 AM CST
End: Thu Feb 08 2018 12:30:00 PM CST
If you have questions, please contact:
laurie@pollinatorfriendly.org to be a sponsor, volunteer, or with questions.