WiWiC Educator Network Spring Conference 2025: Mind the Gap - Bridging Boundaries and Barriers
Fri, Apr 25
|Sentry World Atrium
This second convening of Wisconsin conservation educators continues a collaborative journey to strengthen outreach to and support for women landowners and farmers. Our special focus in 2025 is developing deeper connections between the diverse cultures nurturing Wisconsin’s landscape.
Time & Location
Apr 25, 2025, 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Sentry World Atrium, 601 Michigan Ave N, Stevens Point, WI 54481, USA
About the Event
Back by popular demand, this second convening of Wisconsin conservation educators continues a collaborative journey to strengthen outreach to and support for women landowners and farmers. This year’s theme, Mind the Gap - Bridging Boundaries and Barriers, focuses on developing deeper connections between the diverse cultures nurturing Wisconsin’s landscape.
Join us in:
Exploring research on and best practices for women landowner education with pioneering educators Dr. Jean Eells and Rebecca Christoffel
Building connections with Hmong, African American and Native American women and communities
Bridging the urban and rural divide
Developing authentic relationships
Mentoring and supporting women conservation professionals
Honoring educators who support women landowners: Queen Bee Awards
All Wisconsin conservation educators, both men and women, are welcome, particularly those who are passionate about empowering women in the conservation movement - from agency staff to non-profit organizations and educators in volunteer roles. Conservationists early in their careers, including students, are enthusiastically encouraged to attend.
Wisconsin Women in Conservation (WiWiC) is a state-wide collaborative effort led by the Michael Fields Agricultural Institute in partnership with Wisconsin Farmers Union, Renewing the Countryside and Marbleseed. A multi-faceted project funded by the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), WiWiC brings together Wisconsin women to connect and learn about conservation practices, resources, and funding opportunities.
The WiWiC Conservation Educator Network launched in 2021 to bring together conservation educators for shared learning and networking, through bi-annual virtual meet-ups, a series of summer happy hours that celebrate Wisconsin Women in Conservation Week each August, and an every-other-year in-person conference. Conference Contact: Esther Durairaj, eshekinah@michaelfields.org, 614-441-2125
Please see last year's photo album for a taste of what's to come.