Become your own land steward through our Stewardship Workshop series this summer at The Ridges! These workshops will focus on local environmental issues and what landowners can do to better manage and protect their own property. Land Manager Sam Hoffman will lead discussions and demonstrate different techniques ranging from plant identification and invasive species control, to promoting diverse wildlife habitats in your own backyard. Participants will receive take home materials to help them practice stewardship on their properties!
This year's Stewardship Workshop line up includes:
Tuesday, June 24: Invasive Species
Time: 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Meets: Family Discovery Trail trailhead parking lot
Fee: Public $25 | Member $20 | Volunteer $20
Tuesday, July 29: Land Restoration and Native Planting
Time: 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Meets: Appel's Bluff trailhead parking lot
Fee: Public $25 | Member $20 | Volunteer $20
Tuesday, August 26: Long-Term Planning and Monitoring Your Property
Time: 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Meets: Cook-Albert Fuller Nature Center
Fee: Public $25 | Member $20 | Volunteer $20
Please pay attention to the meeting location of the workshop for which you are registering as they differ for each workshop!
To Register:
Please verify you are registering for the correct program and complete all of the information in the registration form. We will be using a roster to check everyone in at the event.
How to Register:
1. Indicate quantity of individuals you are registering for.
2. Click Add to Cart
3. Complete all fields for each participant.
4. Complete your order by adding payment.