Conservation

Reminder – Spring & Summer Conservation Programs Workshop

Reminder – Spring & Summer Conservation Programs Workshop

Are you interested in finding out more about conservation programs that are currently available for rice producers for the Spring and Summer of 2025? The Nature Conservancy is hosting a workshop to share information about Spring and Summer programs, including Bird Returns-Late Summer Farmlands, Nesting Bird Habitat Incentive Program, Fall Bid4Birds, and more! Workshop speakers will provide an overview of each program and there will be many opportunities for questions from the audience. Lunch will be provided. Please RSVP at birds@tnc.org

Workshop Details: 

Date: Wednesday, March 12
Time: Noon – 2:00 pm
Location: Ag Commissioner’s Office – UCCE
Address: 142 Garden Hwy, Yuba City, CA 95991

See this flyer for more information. 

For questions, contact Kristin Sesser, Wildlife Programs Manager, at (916) 607-8988 or ksesser@calrice.org.  

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