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Rangeland, pond management workshops set Aug. 26, 27Kansas Aug. 26 and 27 have been set as the dates for the Rangeland and Pond Management workshops in Geary and Marion County. The tours are being organized by area Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategy Projects including, Twin Lakes, Clarks Creek Melvern, Marion and Fall River and is sponsored by the Flint Hills RC&D. Both workshops will be identical in their content and will be provided free to the attendees. The workshops will begin at 9:30 a.m., with registration followed by an impressive line up of speakers including; David Kraft, NRCS Area Rangeland Specialist, Dale Kirkham, Kansas Rural Center, and Dr. Harold Klaassen, retired KSU fisheries biologist. These experts will cover such topics as range improvements after a burn, general range management tips and techniques, and managing ponds for livestock and wildlife benefits. Klaassen's book on pond management will be provided to all attendees. Contractors will have displays on site and there will be time for producers to visit with them and wander around the pasture. A free meal, compliments of the sponsor, will be provided at noon and door prizes will be awarded throughout the events. The rangeland sites that have been chosen are some of the best examples of good management techniques in the area. The pasture owners will be available to answer any questions that you have regarding the history of the pastures and the management techniques that they have used to improve quality of their grazing lands. Please contact the Clarks Creek WRAPS office at 785-238-4251, the Twin Lakes WRAPS office at 620-767-5111 or the Marion Lake WRAPS at 620-382-2541 to make your reservations and get directions to the locations of the meetings. Reservations need to be in by Aug. 22 to ensure that there are enough materials and food for everyone attending. Everyone is asked to bring a lawnchair as we will be out in the pasture for the event. These workshops will be excellent sources of information given by leading experts in their field as well and working cattlemen. Grass managers, livestock producers and fish and wildlife enthusiasts will all gain valuable insight into the best methods for managing their natural resources and everyone will get to enjoy a day in the Flint Hills. 8/11/08 Date: 8/5/08 Advertisement
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