Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge Silvopasture, Oak Savanna, Adaptive Grazing Field Day

SFA's Silvopasture and Grazing specialists will be co-hosting the event with a cohort of UMN researchers and Refuge staff to share the results of the research here at the refuge on using targeted grazing impact for vegetation management and restoration of oak savanna. There will be additional overview on oak savanna history, restoration and management, as well as discussion and demonstration of adaptive grazing management and prescribed fire. Some hands on training will be offered. Please come with appropriate outdoor foot wear and clothing for variable weather conditions. Lunch will be provided.

Registration required, no walkups.

Address: Oak Savanna Learning Center 16797 289th Ave NW Zimmerman, MN 55398

This field day was funded by the Legislative Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources. The event is part of a joint effort between the University of Minnesota Extension, SFA, Great River Greening, and the Center for Integrated Natural Resource Agricultural Management.

SFA's COVID-19 Preparedness Plan will be implemented at this event.

SFA staff and volunteers occasionally take photos during our workshops, cafe chats and field days for promotional purposes and to use as documentation of events to share with our funders.  If you do not wish to be photographed, please let our event host know -- we'll make every effort to make sure you are not photographed.