The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation, the USDA Western Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) program and the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) will host a “Pollinator Conservation Short Course” 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 6, at ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center in Hilo.
The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation, the USDA Western Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) program and the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) will host a “Pollinator Conservation Short Course” 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 6, at ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center in Hilo.
“This course will provide you with the latest science-based approaches to reversing the trend of pollinator declines, and will equip you with the recipes necessary to protect and manage habitat for these vital insects,” said spokesman Zachary Mermel.
For more information or to register for the course, contact The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation via email at shortcourses@xerces.org or call (855) 232-6639, ext. 102.