The Tallgrass Legacy Alliance is sponsoring a Native hay meadow production tour + ecological drivers for grazing management decisions workshop on July 2, 2024. It will begin at 11:00 AM, at the Woodson Wildlife Area/Lake Fegan, 738 Fegan Road, Toronto, KS. Meals included!
Individuals are asked to RSVP RSVP to Roger Wells (620)-340-5808, tallgrasslegacy@gmail.com)
The event will include a discussion regarding numerous issues of management of native hay meadows and include a tour of the Woodson WA native rangelands, and some very innovative grazing and grassland management that is taking place there.
Agenda
| 11:00 a.m. | Meet up at Woodson Wildlife Area Shop Facility, located at 738 Fegan Rd, Toronto KS. Located on the Southwest Corner of Lake Fegan. |
| 11:30 a.m. | Catered lunch at WOSL Shop PowerPoint presentation – John Johnson, Woodson Wildlife Area Manager · Brief historical overview of Woodson WA and how staff is utilizing Ecological Drivers for Grazing Management Decisions to restore grassland health and productivity. |
| 12:15 – 12:30 p.m. | Load up on trailers · Tour two Native Hay Meadows in close proximity to Woodson WA · Walk and talk about hay meadow management |
| 3:45 – 4:15 p.m. | Loop through Woodson WA pastures for tour and discussion on the way back to the shop. |
| 4:30 p.m. | Arrive back at the shop and conclude the tour. |
Kansas Forage and Grassland Council 