Illinois Chorus Frog Wetland Workshop

Hands-on training to design, construct and restore prairie wetland

Mon, Mar 20 at 12:30 PM (CDT) - Fri, Mar 24 at 12:00 PM (CDT)

Meredosia National Wildlife Refuge Headquarters located in Meredosia, Illinois

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Event Details

This hands-on training will introduce you to highly effective, practical, and low-cost techniques for creating or restoring natural and native vernal pond wetlands. You’ll learn how to design and restore wetlands that provide habitat for threatened and endangered species, amphibians, reptiles, and a diversity of birds. This workshop will specifically focus on prairie wetlands for the Illinois chorus frog. Attendees will learn how to select suitable locations for building wetlands, test soil texture, determine groundwater elevation, choose appropriate construction techniques, work with heavy equipment operators, control erosion and non-native plants, and establish native plants.

Renowned instructor, Tom Biebighauser, teaches wetland restoration workshops worldwide. Participants actively engage in design and construction of natural-appearing and functioning wetlands. Learn more: www.wetlandrestorationandtraining.com

Who Should Attend
Biologists, restoration ecologists, land managers, hydrologists, engineers, and private landowners. You do not need wetland restoration experience to attend

Please register now as space is limited!
Registration closes on Feb. 27 or when capacity is reached. If registration is closed, please contact Stephanie Bishir to be added to the waitlist. [email protected] 309-535-2290 ext.12