Spring Green Campus Open House : Saturday, September 17th

September 17, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm

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2022 Event Evaluation

Thank you so much for your interest in this event! We are committed to sharing agroforestry practices with a wider community. In our effort to continuously improve and plan events that are helpful and useful you, we ask that you take 1 minute to fill out our short survey. Thanks so much for your time, and hope to see you again soon! - Kristy and the SI Team

Was this your first time joining us for an event?
- Yep!
- Nope!
How do you identify? (Choose any that apply)
- Farmer
- Student
- Conservation/Ag professional (Forester, NRCS, etc)
- Landowner
- Researcher / Educator
- Other
How long have you been farming?
How useful was the information you learned at this event?
How do you see yourself using the information you learned? (Check all that apply)
- Will apply on my farm / property / etc.
- Will use it to develop a plan
- Will talk to others about how they might apply agroforestry on their property
- Will provide programming or consulting to others
- Other
Additional comments: What was the most useful part of the event?
What would you change about the event (if anything)?
How likely are you to attend another event hosted by Savanna Institute?
What topics/ speakers/ farms would you suggest for future events?
Anything else you want to tell us?

6x9 spring green Campus Open House PostCard

Spring Green Campus
Open House
Saturday, September 17th
1 – 4:30 pm

You are invited to Savanna Institute’s new campus in Spring Green, Wisconsin. Join us for an open house to see our agroforestry research and education taking root on the North Farm.

Deep rooted foods table ongoing
Check out our table Featuring local agroforestry products for your tasting pleasure. Developed and organized by our Deep Root Food advocate, Odessa Piper.

As a no-waste organization we strongly encourage you to bring your own reusable tableware. Please bring your own plate, cup and utensils! We will have a place for you to wash your things after. Thank you for helping out!

Driftless nutshells 1:30-2:30
Share your favorite stories, histories, or observations of life in the Driftless under the shade of our walnut trees. Hosted by Curt Meine, co-editor (with Keefe Keeley) of The Driftless Reader. Each storyteller will have 5 minutes to share and is encouraged to sign up in the registration but are also welcome to sign up on site. Photographs are encouraged but not necessary, we will not have powerpoint accessibility.
This is a version of the nutshells found at our annual perennial farm gathering.

River float with the River Alliance of Wisconsin MEET AT PECKS LANDING 1 PM (must register through their website to participate)
Join the WI River Alliance for a float down a protected section of the Lower Wisconsin Riverway, showcasing what a healthy naturally managed river system can look like. This is an easy float with several stops on sand bars for swimming, exploring, and hanging out. Life jackets, boats and paddles will be provided. *Requires separate registration on the WI River Alliance website. Register here!

Farm tour 2:00-3:00
Learn what we’ve been up to this year on the farm. Led by Farm Director, Erik Hagan, this hour long tour will visit our nursery, hazelnut research trials, and alley cropping.
This walk covers 1 mile with moderate topography and little shade.