Stewards of the Land

Join fellow Stewards of the Land on September 18th, 2024 at 9am at Caberfae Peaks outside Cadillac.

There will be presentations given by Michigan Natural Features Inventory staff and Conservancy peers with space for guided discussions, provoking thought, and raising questions. Let's get into the weeds on how to best manage or care for habitats and wild systems. This gathering also provides space for those working in land protection to zero in on relevant topics to securing land for conservation. We would love to welcome staff from land conservancies, park agencies, nature centers, and tribal nations.

This gathering is an experiment, come ready to help shape what future gatherings could look like and how they could help you as you care for the land. You must take care of your lodging needs (there is lodging available on-site).

Please direct questions to [email protected].

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9:00 AM - 9:25 AM: Welcome

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM: Opening Talk
Fire and no fire: Fire Needs Assessment - Josh Cohen

10:35 AM - 12:10 PM: Concurrent Sessions

A. Stewardship roundtable (3-4 mini presentations and discussion)

B. Land protection roundtable (3-4 mini presentations and discussion)

12:15 PM - 1:15 PM: Lunch

1:20 PM - 2:05 PM: Concurrent Sessions

A. Seeing Red: Thoughts and Observations About Red Pine in its Natural Settings Throughout Michigan - Jesse Lincoln

B. Buy Restrict Re-sell: Strategy, benefits, challenges - Joe Graham

2:10 PM - 2:55 PM: Concurrent Sessions

A. The Meadowlark Conundrum: Why prairie reconstructions may not support grassland birds. - Mitch Lettow

B. Conservation easement (monitoring and drafting) roundtable

3:00 PM - 3:30 PM: Wrap Up

Future Gatherings Discussion

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Caberfae Peaks, 1 Caberfae Lane, Cadillac, United States