CNGA's 16th Annual Field Day at Hedgerow Farms
Grasslands Where You Least Expect Them
Friday, April 5, 2024
21905 County Rd 88, Winters, CA 95694
Join us April 5th for a fun, educational, and hands-on Field Day experience where you can connect with others and gain insights into the extraordinary grasslands of California through engaging presentations by a diverse group of speakers and guides. Explore the breathtaking landscapes and native plant cultivation areas at Hedgerow Farms in Winters through hayrides and walking tours. Connect with fellow attendees and discover valuable resources at exhibitor tables hosted by local nonprofits and Field Day Sponsors. It's sure to be a fun-filled and educational experience for all!
- CNGA Members: $120
- Non-Members: $160
- Students (with ID): $50
Morning refreshments and lunch provided
Bring a water bottle and comfortable clothing for outdoor activities
8:00 am Check in and refreshments
Program 8:45 am to 4:00 pm
Download a full agenda here
MORNING SPEAKERS
Justin Valliere, Assistant Professor of Cooperative Extension, Invasive Weed & Restoration Ecology, UC Davis Dept. of Plant Sciences
Targeted mowing to restore remnant native grasslands: upsides and downsides above and belowground
Erica Williams, Senior Project Manager/San Geronimo Field Director, Trust for Public Land
Rewilding Golf Courses: Challenges and Opportunities
Susan Harrison, Professor and Chair, Dept. of Environmental Science and Policy, UC Davis
An Assessment of Native Seed Needs and the Capacity for their Supply: Final Report of the National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine, 2023
LUNCHTIME LIGHTNING TALKS: A Whirlwind Tour of Unexpected Grasslands
- Urban/Suburban Green Infrastructure Projects: Haven Kiers – Associate Professor of Landscape Architecture, UC Davis
- City Parks: Alex Lepper – Elk Grove Parks Department
- Golf Courses: Jim Culley –Seed King Enterprises LLC
- Solar Panels: Kathleen Ave – SMUD Sr. Climate & Ecosystem Strategist
- Vineyards: Kendra Altnow – Sand Point Wines, LANGETWINS Family Winery and Vineyards
