Conservation Connections

with Valley Stewardship Network

Second Monday of the month at 9:30AM

Valley Stewardship Network, a nonprofit based in Viroqua, Wisconsin, works to empower community members to achieve conservation goals. Join us as Valley Stewardship Network staff  talk with a variety of local experts, farmers, and conservationists about strategies for protecting the unique natural resources found in the Driftless Area.

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A Conversation with Bob Retko and Jessica Bizub from The Prairie Enthusiasts about prairies and our connection to them

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A Conversation with Bob Retko and Jessica Bizub from The Prairie Enthusiasts about prairies and our connection to them
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A Conversation with Tom Lukens of Nature Nooks Retreat about conservation methods and easements

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A Conversation with Tom Lukens of Nature Nooks Retreat about conservation methods and easements
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A Conversation with Melinda Knutson about planting native plants in an urban yard

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A Conversation with Melinda Knutson about planting native plants in an urban yard
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A Conversation with David Krier about Chimney Swift observations in Viroqua

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A Conversation with David Krier about Chimney Swift observations in Viroqua
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A conversation with Pam Saunders and Charlie & Mary Jo Burke about growing hazelnuts in the Driftless

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A conversation with Pam Saunders and Charlie & Mary Jo Burke about growing hazelnuts in the Driftless
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A conversation with Teri Allendorf of Community Conservation

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A conversation with Teri Allendorf of Community Conservation
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Discussing Fresh Water Mussels with Ellen Voss of the River Alliance of Wisconsin.

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Discussing Fresh Water Mussels with Ellen Voss of the River Alliance of Wisconsin.
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A Conversation with Skye Bruce, David Krier and Beth Summers about native prairie plantings

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A Conversation with Skye Bruce, David Krier and Beth Summers about native prairie plantings
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A conversation with Jim Munsch about Managed Grazing

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A conversation with Jim Munsch about Managed Grazing
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The advantages of managed grazing for the farmer/rancher and for conservation.

A Conversation about the Kickapoo Bird Habitat with Beth Summers, Craig Thompson and Connor Kotte

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A Conversation about the Kickapoo Bird Habitat with Beth Summers, Craig Thompson and Connor Kotte



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A Conversation With Stanley Temple about Phenology and Aldo Leopold’s Influence

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A Conversation With Stanley Temple about Phenology and Aldo Leopold's Influence



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A conversation with Scott Lind of the Kickapoo Valley Dark Skies Initiative

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A conversation with Scott Lind of the Kickapoo Valley Dark Skies Initiative



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Marty Kennedy, Vernon County Parks Director, discusses the parks of Vernon County

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Marty Kennedy, Vernon County Parks Director, discusses the parks of Vernon County



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VSN 25th Celebration Event and Program Areas

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VSN 25th Celebration Event and Program Areas
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Beth Summers Executive Director and Shelly Gradwell-Brennemen Program Director discuss VSN’s upcoming 25th Anniversary Celebration Event, and VSN’s program areas.

Conversation with Mark Erickson about Vernon County Dams

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Conversation with Mark Erickson about Vernon County Dams
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VSN’s Dave Krier has a conversation with Mark Erickson, Resource Conservationist for Vernon County Land and Water Conservation Department, about the flood control dams in Vernon County.

A Conversation with local farmer Travis Klinkner

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A Conversation with local farmer Travis Klinkner
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We speak with Travis Klinkner, a local dairy farmer, about his organic farming operation and the conservation practices he is implementing on his farm.

A Conversation with Nick Gilman, Vernon County Forest Administrator

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A Conversation with Nick Gilman, Vernon County Forest Administrator
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A conversation with Nick Gilman, the Vernon County Forest Administrator, on forest management in our area.

The Dairy Industry

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The Dairy Industry
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Dave Krier, VSN’s native planting coordinator, speaks with Gail Klinkner about the state of the dairy industry and its impact in the Driftless Area.

Changing Landscape Use in the Driftless

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Changing Landscape Use in the Driftless
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Scott Walter speaks with Brandon and Maggie about how land use has changed in the Driftless and some of those impacts we see today.

Introduction and History of VSN

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Introduction and History of VSN
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Executive Director Beth Summers is joined by VSN founder Kathy Fairchild and VSN Conservation Programs Coordinator Shelly Brenneman to discuss the founding and history of VSN.