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SUMMARY:Intro to No-Till Drills and Native Forages
DESCRIPTION:September Farm is teaming up with the Virginia Grassland Bird Initiative\, Alliance for the Shenandoah Valley and VSU’s Small Farm Outreach program for an exciting pasture walk and talk this spring. Farmer Jay Hafner will demonstrate the process to set-up and use a no-till seed drill to establish warm season grasses. Beginning summer 2026\, the seed drill will be available for rent to other farmers and landowners throughout the region. The event will also showcase numerous conservation best management practices in place at September Farm. This event is supported by a grant from American Farmland Trust. Rain date is 6/24. \nThis is a free event\, but registration is required. 
URL:https://www.vagrasslandbirds.org/event/intro-to-no-till-drills-and-native-forages/
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SUMMARY:Birding Walk at Roundabout Meadows
DESCRIPTION:Join PEC for a guided birding walk through the Roundabout Meadows pastures and meadows. Possible sightings may include eastern meadowlarks\, field sparrows\, indigo buntings\, plus a variety of other grassland and shrubland species. \nThe walk will cover approximately 1 mile through rolling pastures and mowed trails\, so be sure to wear appropriate footwear and clothing for longer grass and uneven terrain. Participants should bring their own binoculars. This event is free but registration is required.
URL:https://www.vagrasslandbirds.org/event/birding-walk-at-roundabout-meadows-3/
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SUMMARY:Fort Valley Conservation Speed-Dating Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free Conservation Speed-Dating Workshop for farmers and landowners inside of the Massanutten Complex! \nAre you interested in . . . \n\n. . . conservation practices that can benefit your production goals\, native biodiversity\, and landscape resiliency?\n. . . programming and financial assistance available to help cover the cost of those practices?\n. . . meeting many of the local organizations and technical service providers that can assist you?\n\nThen join us on June 25th! This is a free event but registration is required.
URL:https://www.vagrasslandbirds.org/event/fort-valley-conservation-speed-dating-workshop/
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SUMMARY:Purple Martin Field Day
DESCRIPTION:This Field Day will be held at the farm of Purple Martin expert Lance Wood. Establishing and maintaining a healthy Purple Martin colony can be difficult; see the most effective techniques and equipment available for successful martin attraction and management\, and learn how to increase the size of an existing colony. The Wood farm hosts a large colony of more than 110 pairs of martins! This kind of growth happens only with proper equipment\, utilizing the best management techniques\, and hard work by Purple Martin caretakers known as “landlords.” YOU can learn how to do it all!—FREE!
URL:https://www.vagrasslandbirds.org/event/purple-martin-field-day-2/
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