[PCA] REGISTER TODAY: Rhode Island Pollinator Conservation Short Course

Tue Jul 22 11:20:55 CDT 2014

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*POLLINATOR CONSERVATION SHORT COURSE
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  *University of Rhode Island East Farm*
Kingston, Rhode Island
 August 27, 2014
  9:00 am to 4:30 pm EDT

 Learn how to attract native pollinators to fields, farms, and orchards!
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The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation, the USDA Northeast
Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) program and the USDA
Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) are pleased to announce an
upcoming Pollinator Conservation Short Course in Rhode Island
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This full day training will provide the latest science-based approaches to
increasing pollinator populations for improved pollination and crop
production. Leave with the tools necessary to assess, create, protect, and
manage habitat for these vital insects.

*Space is limited.  Hurry and register today!*

*SHORT COURSE DETAILS:*

*Cost:*
Registration is $45 per person and includes a copy of *Attracting Native
Pollinators
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After August 13th, registration is $50 per person.

*Canceled registrations can be refunded until August 20, 2014.*

*Register Online *

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for a detailed agenda or to register for the course.

*Contact:*

Emily Krafft

The Xerces Society
503-232-6639 ext.119
shortcourses at xerces.org
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*ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS*

This Pollinator Conservation Short Course is made possible with the support
of the Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE)
program, and the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS).
 Additional support for this training is provided by the following: Ceres
Foundation, CS Fund, Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund, Endangered Species
Chocolate, Sarah K. de Coizart Article TENTH Perpetual Charitable Trust,
Turner Foundation, Whole Foods Market and its vendors
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Special thanks to Heather Faubert and Dr. Steven Alm at the University of
Rhode Island for hosting and supporting this course.
  *PARTNERS*

INTENDED AUDIENCE
The content of this course is tailored to the needs of NRCS, SWCD,
Cooperative Extension, and state department of agriculture employees, as
well as crop consultants, natural resource specialists, non-governmental
conservation organization staff, and producers of bee-pollinated crops.
*INSTRUCTOR*
 Kelly Gill,
<kelly at xerces.org?subject=Pollinator%20Conservation%20Course%20-%20Kingston%2C%20RI>
 Pollinator Conservation Specialist, Mid-Atlantic / Northeast Region, The
Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation
and Partner Biologist for USDA-NRCS, Mid-Atlantic and Northeast Regions.
 *GUEST SPEAKER*
*Gary Casabona*, State Biologist, Rhode Island NRCS
*ADDITIONAL TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES*
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 *PHOTO CREDIT*
 Godena Farm, Rhode Island by Gary Casabona, Rhode Island NRCS
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The USDA and the Xerces Society are equal-opportunity providers and
employers.

*Emily Krafft*

Pollinator Program Administrator

*The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation*

628 NE Broadway, Suite 200, Portland, OR, 97232 USA
Tel: (503) 232-6639 ext. 119 |  Fax: (503) 233-6794
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