Wisconsin Tribal Conservation Advisory Council - WTCAC

06/02/2026

Join the UW-Madison Indigenous Food Systems Project for our next webinar.

🌰 June 3 from 12-1 PM CST: Growing Honeyberries, Juneberries, and Hazelnuts on a Small Scale

Interested in growing honeyberries, Juneberries and hazelnuts in your garden or small farm but unsure where to start? Join Steffen Mirsky (UW Extension Emerging Crops Program Coordinator) to learn the fundamentals of perennial fruit and nut production. The session will then take a closer look at the unique considerations for these three emerging crops in Wisconsin. Topics will include site selection and preparation, cultivar selection, planting, management, and harvesting.

Register here: go.wisc.edu/indigenous-food-systems

06/02/2026

Registration for UMISC 2026 is open!
Join us in La Crosse, Wisconsin or online.
October 6-8, 2026

Early registration runs through August 3rd.
We are using a new system this year, so be sure to check out the UMISC registration webpage for some helpful hints.
https://www.umisc.net/registration.html

A session-level agenda, details on the three plenary presentations, and information on optional field trips and workshops can all be found on the UMISC website, as well as information on lodging options. https://www.umisc.net/

A more detailed agenda is in the works. If you have any questions about registration, you are welcome to contact the Conference Admin at [email protected].

05/19/2026

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05/19/2026

05/18/2026

🌱Following a ceremony to begin the non-local plant control season, GLIFWC wildlife section staff are in the Bad River lowlands today, hand-pulling garlic mustard plants. Since the late 2000s GLIFWC and Northwoods Cooperative W**d Management have worked to reduce the density of aggressive garlic mustard stands, providing balance and space for native plants & medicines to grow.

Ashland School students join the GLIFWC crew as they move upriver into Copper Falls State Park tomorrow. Volunteers are welcome Wednesday & Thursday. Contact Travis Bartnick at [email protected] to join the team.

05/15/2026

The Intertribal Timber Council is pleased to announce a Pre-Symposium Workshop scheduled for June 8, 2026. While there are eight Pre-Symposium workshops in total, please note that travel and registration fee support is available for the NRCS workshops listed below.
This sessions is designed to strengthen collaborative management and expand partnership opportunities between Tribes and federal agencies.
Eligible Workshops for Travel Support:
Pre-Symposium Workshop 2: Building Partnerships That Work with USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service
Date & Time: June 8, 2026, from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Steps to Apply for Travel Support: Travel support is available for representatives of federally recognized Tribes to attend one of these two specific workshops. Support is awarded based on space availability. To be considered, please complete the specific application form for your chosen session:
1. For Workshop 2 (USDA NRCS): Complete the application here: https://forms.gle/rXHCXskHZf35c8Pa9
2. Register for the Symposium: Please register on the event website as a "General Member", select the Pre-Symposium Workshop and select "Pay Later." https://www.eventsquid.com/event/31367
The application window for registration and travel support will close on May 25, 2026.
Summary of Covered Costs for Approved Applicants:
Registration: Approved applicants will receive complimentary registration for their selected workshop, Symposium and all events during the 2026 ITC Symposium. Please register on the event website as a "General Member" and select "Pay Later." ITC will pay these fees prior to the event. If you have already registered, please submit your registration fees along with your travel reimbursement.
Lodging: Reimbursed up to the federal rate of $110.00 per day plus taxes. Please see the event website for room block details.
Meals & Incidentals: Federal rate of $68.00 (75% on travel days), less any meals provided as listed in the symposium agenda.
Transportation: Airfare and car rentals must be booked as economy and will be reimbursed upon submission of receipts (including fuel). Personal or government vehicle mileage is reimbursed at 2026 IRS standard rates.

Airfare and parking are also included.
For any questions or further information regarding these sessions or the application process, please contact the ITC office or email me at [email protected].

05/15/2026

Join the UW-Madison Indigenous Food Systems Project for our next webinar.

📷 May 20 from 12-1:30 PM CST: Telling Your Story with Social Media

Social media success comes from building genuine connections and creating a lasting impact with your audience. In this session, Josh Klemons of Reverbal Communications will dive into 10 actionable tips and strategies designed to help you tell your story through social media. This session will help you build a strong foundation for your organization's social media presence through short form video, a deeper understanding of what your audience cares about and more.

Register here: go.wisc.edu/indigenous-food-systems

Check out our next sessions in the Tribal Food Systems Webinar Series:

🌰 June 3 from 12-1 PM CST: Growing Honeyberries, Juneberries, and Hazelnuts on a Small Scale

05/04/2026

04/30/2026

Join the UW-Madison Indigenous Food Systems Project for our next webinar.

🌱 May 6 from 12-1 PM CST: W**d Management in Gardens and Vegetable Crops
Join Rue Genger (UW Extension Emerging & Specialty Crops) for a discussion about how to stay on top of weeds in vegetable crops at a small farm or garden scale. Rue will share best practices and examples of how farmers have managed weeds in their fields.

Register here: go.wisc.edu/indigenous-food-systems

Check out our next sessions in the Tribal Food Systems Webinar Series:
📸 May 20 from 12-1:30 PM CST: Telling Your Story with Social Media

🌰 June 3 from 12-1 PM CST: Growing Honeyberries, Juneberries, and Hazelnuts on a Small Scale